Date: Sun OCT 19
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: BIA Women’s Strength Studio

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🌸 About the Workshop

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are some of the most transformative times in a woman’s life — physically, emotionally, and mentally. Yet, many women enter this season without the tools, knowledge, or support they deserve.

This workshop has been designed to change that.

We’re bringing together three areas of expertise that rarely share the same room — a midwife, a women’s health physiotherapist, and a strength coach — to guide you through every stage of the journey:

• Before Pregnancy: How to build a resilient body and mindset that supports conception and prepares you for the changes ahead.

• During Pregnancy: Understanding the incredible changes happening to your body, how to adapt your movement safely, and how to protect your pelvic floor and core.

• Labour & Birth: Evidence-based tools and positions to support labour, reduce risk of trauma, and feel more in control of your experience.

• Postpartum Recovery: From wound healing to hormonal shifts, breastfeeding to movement, learn how to navigate recovery without pressure or confusion.

• Long-Term Wellbeing: Rebuilding strength, supporting your pelvic floor, caring for your mental health, and feeling empowered in your body for years to come.

This is not just a “fitness” or “medical” seminar. It’s a comprehensive women’s health day course designed to give you practical strategies, compassionate guidance, and the confidence to approach this chapter of life with strength and support.

Whether you are considering pregnancy, currently pregnant, or navigating postpartum recovery, this workshop will meet you where you are.

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🗓 What You’ll Learn

Here’s a snapshot of the topics we’ll cover together:

Pre-Pregnancy Foundations

• How to understand your own anatomy and build a strong, resilient body.

• The role of pelvic floor and core health before conception.

• Why strength training and breathwork are essential for pregnancy prep.

Pregnancy Changes & Training

• The physical and emotional changes of pregnancy (from heartburn to hormone shifts).

• How pregnancy impacts your pelvic floor, abdominal wall, and ligaments.

• Safe, effective exercise guidelines and red flags to watch out for.

• Practical training adaptations to keep you strong and grounded.

Labour & Birth Preparation

• Stages of labour explained.

• Positions and movement strategies that support labour and birth.

• Pain management: from breathing and mindfulness to partner techniques and TENS machines.

• Perineal massage, reducing tearing, and understanding epidurals.

Postpartum Recovery

• What really happens in the days and weeks after birth.

• Caring for your body: pelvic floor, core, scars, bladder and bowel health.

• Gentle movement and why the “6-week clearance” is a myth.

• Emotional and hormonal changes in the fourth trimester.

Long-Term Wellbeing

• How to rebuild strength safely and progressively.

• Returning to exercise and sport.

• Pelvic health awareness and when to seek help.

• Body image, mental health, and embracing this season with confidence.

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✨ Why This Workshop is Different

Too often, women are left to navigate pregnancy and postpartum with piecemeal advice that doesn’t connect the dots.

This day brings together:

• The medical insight of a midwife (what happens in the body and delivery room).

• The clinical expertise of a physiotherapist (how to support recovery and protect pelvic health).

• The practical, real-world guidance of a strength coach (how to train safely and feel strong before, during, and after pregnancy).

You’ll leave with not just knowledge, but tools and practices you can use immediately — no matter where you are in your journey.

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Meet Your Facilitators

Janet Darwish – Women’s Health Physiotherapist

Founder of Femme Focus Physiotherapy
“I’m dedicated to supporting women through pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery. My approach combines evidence-based physiotherapy with compassion, empowering women to feel confident and in control of their bodies. I’m passionate about breaking down stigma around pelvic health and providing clear, practical guidance for every stage of womanhood.”

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Australian Catholic University (2019)

• Postgraduate training in Women’s, Men’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy (APA, Level 2)

• Advanced coursework in bladder/bowel health, sexual dysfunction & postpartum recovery

• Certified in Real-Time Ultrasound for pelvic floor & core rehabilitation

• Pessary fitting & prolapse management training

• APPI Clinical Pilates Instructor (2023)

• Mother of two (born 2020 & 2023)

Sophie KarYdis – Registered Midwife

“I’ve been privileged to support women through birth and postpartum in both hospital and education settings, and I’m passionate about helping women feel prepared and supported in their choices. Having welcomed my own baby girl in 2022, I understand the journey not just professionally but personally too.”

Background:

• Bachelor of Midwifery, Western Sydney University (2018)

• Training at The Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick

• New Graduate Midwife, St George and Sutherland Hospitals (2019)

• Experience in Birth Unit and Postnatal Ward (2020–2021)

• Childbirth & Parent Educator, Sutherland Hospital (2020–2021)

• Mum to one daughter (born October 2022)

Denise KONTARA – Strength Coach, BIA Women’s Strength Studio

“As a coach, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside women through every stage of their pregnancy journey — from training one week before birth to helping them rebuild afterwards. Although I haven’t had children myself, over 10 years of experience has given me the tools to support women in prioritising their bodies and long-term health. Too many women come to me later in life still dealing with the consequences of unsupported births — my mission is to change that. Pregnancy and postpartum should be seasons of empowerment, not struggle.”

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years industry experience

• Certificate III & IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer)

• Level 1 Powerlifting Australia Coach

• Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Pre & Postnatal Strength Specialist

• Yoga Instructor (Level 1)

• Specialising in training adaptations during pregnancy and postpartum rehab

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🎟 Tickets & Booking

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and supportive environment.
Includes:

• 4-hour comprehensive workshop

• Practical demonstrations & guided practice

• Take-home resources & visual map of each stage

• Access to three professionals for Q&A

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💬 Who This Workshop is For

• Women considering pregnancy who want to prepare their bodies.

• Pregnant women who want to move safely, reduce risks, and feel in control.

• Postpartum women looking for guidance on recovery and rebuilding strength.

• Any woman wanting to understand her body better and invest in her long-term health.

🔥 This is your chance to learn, connect, and take control of your pregnancy and postpartum journey with the right team around you.

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