The Proverbs 31 Fitness Podcast

034. How Do I Know When I’m Ready, Postpartum? - with Dr. Emily

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: * Bible-believing Christian * Happy Wife * Mama of 3 under 3 * Pelvic Health Physical Therapist * Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @ [https://www.instagram.com/pelvic.floor.fit/]pelvic.floor.fit [http://pelvic.floor.fit] to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: * a pain-free pregnancy * the birth of their dreams * a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I want to address the challenging conversation of when we are ready for any particular exercise or activity, postpartum. This topic is not discussed in a realistic or helpful way in the vast majority of settings. From the short-form content limitations, to the challenges of discussing nuance in a busy doctor's office - most mamas don't feel clear on when their bodies are truly ready to start lifting weights, running, doing chores around the house, or any other specific activities. While even this podcast episode is somewhat limited, my goal is to give you some practical tips, symptoms to watch for, and guidance to follow. The truth is that every mama and every postpartum recovery is a truly unique experience and there is no one-size-fits all answer for this topic. Wondering when you should start lifting, running, or another activity you enjoy after having your little one? Listen now to find out! And snag the resource I mention: 5 Steps to Your Perfect Workout Plan Here - https://pelvicfloorfit.ck.page/a4253add2e [https://pelvicfloorfit.ck.page/a4253add2e] Interested in the Restore Your Core Workshop? Check it out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/products/courses/view/1179222 [https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/products/courses/view/1179222] Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1 [https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1]

032. An Impactful Reason to Exercise During Pregnancy: the Benefits to Baby - with Dr. Emily

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: * Bible-believing Christian * Happy Wife * Mama of 3 under 3 * Pelvic Health Physical Therapist * Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @ [https://www.instagram.com/pelvic.floor.fit/]pelvic.floor.fit [http://pelvic.floor.fit] to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: * a pain-free pregnancy * the birth of their dreams * a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I want to address an incredibly impactful reason to exercise during pregnancy: because it benefits baby's mental, physical, emotional, and habitual health! Did you know that exercise improves baby's heart and respiratory health? How about their brain development, motor skills, coordination, and their ability to manage the stress of labor? Exercise during pregnancy has also been shown to have a positive effect on baby's language development, memory, emotional regulation, stress management, anxiety levels, and orientation. As if that weren't all enough motivation, how incredible is it that as mamas we have this unique opportunity to gift our children with a positive relationship with exercise from day 1? Wondering how we can get started with exercise during pregnancy? Listen now to find out! And snag the resource I mention: 5 Exercises for a Pain-Free Pregnancy Here - https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0a5c865544 [https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0a5c865544] Interested in the Birth Like a Boss Workshop? Check it out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/products/courses/view/1179231 [https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/products/courses/view/1179231] Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1 [https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1]

031. Why The Investment in a Robust Birth Team Saves us Pain, Money, and Heartache in the Long-run - with Dr. Emily and guest Emily Betancur

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: * Bible-believing Christian * Happy Wife * Mama of 3 under 3 * Pelvic Health Physical Therapist * Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @ [https://www.instagram.com/pelvic.floor.fit/]pelvic.floor.fit [http://pelvic.floor.fit] to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: * a pain-free pregnancy * the birth of their dreams * a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I am honored for you to hear from my guest Emily Betancur of Magnolia Birth! She is a wealth of knowledge as a doula, mama, and birth educator. I am so grateful for her vulnerability in sharing her motherhood journey, lessons learned, and why she is so passionate about encouraging mamas to invest well in a robust birth team. Hear about how investing in a high-quality and robust birth team can actually SAVE us a ton of pain, heartache, and even money in the long-run. How do we support our pregnancy and birth process for the best motherhood experience and recovery possible? Listen now to find out! Go visit her website [https://www.magnoliabirthlbk.com] and check out her instagram @magnoliabirthlbk [https://www.instagram.com/magnoliabirthlbk/] to learn more about how she can support the birth of your dreams! Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops [https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops] Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1 [https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1]

030. Why You May Want to Consider Ditching HIIT, Crossfit, or Ultra Endurance Training if You’re Trying to Conceive - with Dr. Emily

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: * Bible-believing Christian * Happy Wife * Mama of 3 under 3 * Pelvic Health Physical Therapist * Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @ [https://www.instagram.com/pelvic.floor.fit/]pelvic.floor.fit [http://pelvic.floor.fit] to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: * a pain-free pregnancy * the birth of their dreams * a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I want to discuss the idea that very strenuous exercise over long periods of time has the ability to negatively impact our metabolism, hormonal health, and fertility. Firstly, I love pushing my body and exercising with intentionality. And I am not claiming that participating in these types of exercise WILL cause infertility, simply that they CAN and if you are struggling to conceive - it may be worth examining your current workout routine. Secondly, I think analyzing our biomarkers such as sleep quality, digestive health, skin/hair/nail health, mood regulation, and more can be a fantastic way to gauge how our metabolism is functioning. Take it from a mama who over-exercised and under-nourished her body for YEARS - the depletion is not worth it. There are far more effective strategies to look and feel great without damaging our health. How? Listen now to find out! And snag the resource I mention: 5 Steps to Your Perfect Workout Plan Here: https://pelvicfloorfit.ck.page/a4253add2e [https://pelvicfloorfit.ck.page/a4253add2e] Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops [https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops] Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1 [https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1]

029. Recruiting Daddy to the Birth Team, Creating Cozy Hospital Births, and Confidence through Preparation - with Dr. Emily and guest Lo Mansfield

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: * Bible-believing Christian * Happy Wife * Mama of 3 under 3 * Pelvic Health Physical Therapist * Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @ [https://www.instagram.com/pelvic.floor.fit/]pelvic.floor.fit [http://pelvic.floor.fit] to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: * a pain-free pregnancy * the birth of their dreams * a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I am honored for you to hear from my guest Lo Mansfield, RN, MSN, CLC of The Labor Mama! She is a wealth of knowledge as an L&D Nurse, mama of 4, and breastfeeding counselor. I am so grateful for her vulnerability in sharing her birth stories, lessons learned, and why she is so passionate about empowering mamas through preparation. Hear about how we can get our husbands on the birth team, creating a cozy birth experience in the hospital, and why preparation is the key to feeling confident during your birth adventure. Also learn her top tips for preparing for birth center or home births! How do we use preparation before birth to truly protect our peace during the process? Listen now to find out! Go visit her website [https://thelabormama.com/] and check out her instagram @thelabormama [https://www.instagram.com/thelabormama/] to learn more about how she can support the birth of your dreams! Snag her freebie third trimester guide here: http://thelabormama.com/third-trimester-prep-pack [http://thelabormama.com/third-trimester-prep-pack] Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops [https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops] Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1 [https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1]