Episode 441: The Missing Guide to Reproductive Health with Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace

In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie is joined by pelvic health physical therapist, Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace (Dr. Tia). Together, they talk about Dr. Tia’s new book called “Tending to Your Womb,” and digging into everything from pregnancy loss and societal expectations around it, to what Dr. Tia is teaching her 11-year-old daughter about her body and why self-care is a main pillar of her work (and what she means by “self-care”).- - - - - - - - -If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!Resources and References Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy Interest List (Reopening June 2026)Self-Care Physio websitehttps://www.uphill-books.com/book/tending-to-your-womb/#buy-nowShow Notes 0:58 - The all new and improved Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (PFSA) is reopening for enrollment in June 2026!2:23 - Jessie introduces today’s special guest and what we’ll be talking about!3:25 - Dr. Tia shares how her book came to be and why it was important for her to write7:12 - Dr. Tia discusses what has changed in the understanding and societal expectations around pregnancy loss since she experienced it 13 years ago15:45 - Jessie asks Dr. Tia what she is teaching her daughter about her body right now21:26 - Dr. Tia explains what self-care really means to her, and why it’s a pillar of her work31:52 - Dr. Tia shares the most challenging parts of writing the book36:18 - Dr. Tia discusses how writing the book has changed her work40:22 - If someone is listening who is struggling with their reproductive journey, Dr. Tia’s got some guidance for you!44:42 - Dr. Tia shares where you can find her on the internet!46:22 - Jessie wraps up the episode