In this feel-good episode, Annette and I chat about the wonderful and sometimes wobbly journey of getting back into fitness and sport (rugby) after having a baby.

We share our own experiences. We talk about the importance of having a postpartum check with a women's health physio before participating in any form of activity, listening to your body and ignoring the pressure to 'bounce back'. Instead its about relearning to trust your body's incredible ability to adapt, rebuild and shine in a brand new way. Because yes - your body has made a human and that my friend is a bloody big deal.

This episode is your reminder that you are stronger than you think and that progress isn't going to be linear. It will come with frustrations but you WILL make it through because postpartum power isn't about perfection, its about showing up one messy step at a time.

Here's a bit about Annette -

I’m Annette, a 33 year old mum of two who has returned to playing Championship rugby after 2 c-sections. It’s always been a goal of mine to return to play the sport I love, to demonstrate to my children and others around me that your passions and hobbies don’t stop after motherhood begins. Both times I’ve documented my postpartum journey back to playing on @postpartumrugbymum on Instagram, and in doing so, have connected with rugby mums and other sport mums from all over the world with a common goal. Most recently, myself and two friends have launched an invitational rugby team formed entirely of mums and we currently have a Facebook group of over 600 members!

You can follow Annette on Instagram @postpartumrugbymum

And don't forget to follow me too @me_myself_and_my_vagina