Episode #55: The difference between pelvic floor physiotherapy and personal training with Laura Jawad

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Rhonda talks with pre and post-partum fitness coach, Laura Jawad, about the differences between pelvic floor physiotherapy and personal training - and how they fit together. They cover things like gaps in education for expectant parents, the importance of care teams, and more!In this episode, Rhonda talks with pre and post-partum fitness coach, Laura Jawad, about the differences between pelvic floor physiotherapy and personal training - and how they fit together. They cover things like gaps in education for expectant parents, the importance of care teams, and more!As a pregnancy and postpartum personal trainer and birth doula, Laura Jawad helps people feel strong and confident in their changing bodies.Laura's journey navigating her own pregnancies and difficult postpartum recoveries opened her eyes to major gaps in care offered to birthing parents. She left her role as a PhD-trained scientist to become the coach and resource she needed during those vulnerable years.Today, she does more than simply program workouts. She helps people recognize pregnancy and postpartum as pivotal opportunities to grow strong and thrive. As a coach and a content expert with over five years exclusively focused on pregnancy and postpartum, she's on a mission to de-stigmatize conversations around birthing bodies and pelvic health. Laura holds certifications as a Girls Gone Strong Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach and as a Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach.===============================If you liked this episode of Pelvic Health and Fitness, share it with a friend, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts!LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODELaura’s websiteLaura’s blog Follow Laura on Instagram Girls Gone Strong Certification Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism CertificationPODCAST LINKS & RESOURCESFollow Rhonda on IG Rhonda’s Website Check out Rhonda’s FREE Resource Library Pelvic Health and Fitness Podcast Book with Dayna (Rebirth Wellness)SHOW NOTES: (1:06) - Rhonda introduces Laura Jawad!(2:13) - Laura tells us how she got into the world of pre and postnatal coaching(8:38) - What have the 5 years since Laura got certified looked like?(13:06) - What are the major gaps that Laura sees in the care offered to birthing parents?(17:49) - What are the differences between fitness coaches and pelvic floor physiotherapists?(22:15) - On having a care team instead of a la carte (29:00) - Laura talks about her business, who she works with, and her offers!(30:30) - Where to find Laura online!(31:05) - Last bit of advice from Laura and episode wrap up!