Protein powders, Creatine, Macros etc during pregnancy/breastfeeding

Running, Heavy Lifting & High-Intensity Training in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Margie Davenport

What does the latest research actually tell us about training during pregnancy and postpartum? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Margie Davenport, one of the world's leading researchers in pregnancy and postpartum physical activity. Together, we dive into some of the biggest questions pregnant and postpartum athletes ask, separating evidence from opinion and exploring where the research has changed over the last decade. We discuss: Heavy lifting during pregnancy, Running and high-impact exercise, High-intensity training, Trying to conceive and IVF, Mental health and the importance of maintaining your identity as an athlete, The impact of Breastfeeding on recovery, performance and milk supply, and so much more! Whether you're a pregnant athlete, a postpartum mum, a coach or a healthcare professional, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights that will help you make more informed decisions about training. Follow Dr. Margie Davenport on Instagram @drmargiedavenport Follow Mamas & Babas Athletic on Instagram @mamas.and.babas.athletic

Babywearing: An underrated postpartum rehab tool - with Vern Hill

I got to have a great chat with the king of baby wearing workouts himself: Vern Hill - Founder of CariFit. We unpacked the role babywearing can play in postpartum rehab, supporting a gradual return to movement, while also strengthening the bond with your baby and giving you the freedom to move more easily throughout your day. I enjoyed this conversation so much, and if you are newly postpartum, you will love it too! You can find Vern here: https://www.instagram.com/cari_fit/ You can find me on IG https://www.instagram.com/mamas.and.babas.athletic/

Body image struggles in Pregnant Athletes

I have loved this conversation with Demi Swift, a CrossFit coach and Pregnant Athlete. We openly discussed the unspoken struggles around body image during pregnancy, particularly for the more athletic women who are used to looking and feeling strong. So grab your headphones and a cuppa and sit with us! I guarantee that you will feel so seen and understood, and we all need to know that we're not alone! You can find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mamas.and.babas.athletic/ Send me a DM with PLAYBOOK, I'll send you my free guide: The Pregnant Athlete Playbook. You can also find the lovely Demi on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demiswift.coaching/

Protein powders, Creatine, Macros etc during pregnancy/breastfeeding

In this episode I am joined by the amazing Haley Miskowiec is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the founder of Nutrition with Haley (IG: @prenatal.nutritionist). I got to ask her all the questions I keep getting asked around supplements, calorie deficits etc during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. This is such an insightful episode you don't want to miss!

7 things I would tell a pregnant athlete if I wasn't scared to hurt her feelings

If you were my friend and you'd just announced that you're pregnant, here are the 7 things I would tell you (that I have told my friends) In this episode, I dive deep into the things pregnant athletes need to know to better adjust their training in this season. Nothing like a bit of tough love! If you are ready to change the way you train during pregnancy to align with your long term goals, check out The Pregnant Athlete Program [https://www.mamasandbabasathletic.com/thepregnantathleteprogram?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=pregnant_athlete_program] And if you are looking to adapt your training to ensure you are both training safely and effectively, I wrote the Pregnant Athlete Playbook [https://www.mamasandbabasathletic.com/pregnant-athlete-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=pregnant_athlete_playbook] to guide you through this season. Find me on Instagram where I share many tips at @mamas.and.babas.athletic [https://www.instagram.com/mamas.and.babas.athletic/]