STRONG MAMA PODCAST - Health and fitness for a stronger pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery

You were sent home from the hospital, told not to lift anything more than your baby for 6 weeks, and then told "all clear" for exercise 6 weeks later. WHAT?! Meanwhile you're still feeling foreign in your body and your abs feel nonexistent. If you're feeling lost with how to support your postpartum core healing while regaining strength postpartum, I want to validate that you're not alone — there are some MAJOR gaps in postpartum care for women. In this episode, I'll highlight these gaps and also lay out exactly what I have my postpartum clients focus on when it comes to exercising in the early months. Links! [INTEREST LIST] Rebuild After Baby Postpartum Strength Program [https://strongmamawellness.myflodesk.com/rebuild-wait-list] Postpartum Recovery Program: Core Revival [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/core-revival-program] Work with me 1-on-1: Learn more and apply [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/pre-postnatal-coaching] Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/] Discount Codes: Milkology Breastfeeding/Pumping Courses 10% off (*affiliate): Click here [https://milkology.teachable.com/courses/?affcode=86567_y8jijdp4] and use code SMW10

Do you feel nervous about your upcoming birth? Today we're focusing on what you CAN do in pregnancy to prepare mentally for your ideal birth. I'm joined by Trish Ware of Labor Nurse Mama in today's episode as we dive into her top strategies to help you prepare for a birth you love through mindset strategies. Her positive energy and passion for birth are inspiring and I know it will help you actually look forward to your birth, instead of fear it. Connect with Trish/Labor Nurse Mama Instagram: @labor.nurse.mama [https://www.instagram.com/labor.nurse.mama/] Website: https://labornursemama.com/ [https://labornursemama.com/] Birth Class [https://learn.labornursemama.com/calm?am_id=nicole7241] Connect with Nicole Pregnancy Fitness Program: Empowered Pregnancy [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/empowered-pregnancy-fitness-program] Work with me 1-on-1: Learn more and apply [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/pre-postnatal-coaching] FREE Guide: Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠⁠⁠ [https://strongmamawellness.myflodesk.com/pregnancy-modifications-guide] Follow along on Instagram: @strongmamawellness [https://www.instagram.com/strongmamawellness/] Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/] Discount Codes: Kindred Bravely 15% off (*affiliate): ⁠Click Here [https://shop.kindredbravely.com/91k44/strongmamawellness]⁠ and use code STRONGMAMAWELLNESS15

Is this popular pelvic floor exercise helpful, or not so much? You may have heard you should be doing 100 kegels a day to help prepare for birth, or do your kegels so you stop leaking pee. Well, this may actually be hurting you. Today we’re talking about the flaws of kegels and what to do instead to support a healthy, functional pelvic floor that allows you to stay active and strong without leaking or pain. FREE: FREE Guide: Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠⁠⁠ [https://strongmamawellness.myflodesk.com/pregnancy-modifications-guide] Follow along on Instagram: @strongmamawellness [https://www.instagram.com/strongmamawellness/] PROGRAMS & COACHING: Pregnancy Program: Empowered Pregnancy [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/empowered-pregnancy-fitness-program] Postpartum Recovery Program: Core Revival [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/core-revival-program] Work with me 1-on-1: Learn more and apply [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/pre-postnatal-coaching] Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/]

Feeling guilty for not working out or eating “perfectly” during pregnancy or postpartum? You’re not alone. In this episode, I unpack the heavy feeling of “I’m not doing enough” and offer practical, grace-filled mindset shifts that will help you to release that guilt, quiet the all-or-nothing mindset, and focus on what you can do—even in a tough season. This might just be the pep talk you needed today. Strong Mama Wellness Links: Work with me 1-on-1: Learn more and apply [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/pre-postnatal-coaching] [FREE] ⁠⁠⁠Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠⁠⁠ [https://strongmamawellness.myflodesk.com/pregnancy-modifications-guide] Connect with me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongmamawellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/strongmamawellness/] Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/] Get 15% off Lavender Meadows Co (pregnancy/postpartum skincare): Use code STRONGMAMA at checkout [https://lavendermeadowsco.com/]

To lift or not to lift weights in pregnancy? My answer might surprise you. I will also cover other common questions I get regarding strength training in pregnancy including! If you've been considering strength training or simply want to continue strength training safely in pregnancy, this one's for YOU mama. Strong Mama Wellness Links: * [PROGRAM] Empowered Pregnancy Fitness Program [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/empowered-pregnancy-fitness-program] * [COACHING] Work with me 1-on-1: Learn more and apply [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/pre-postnatal-coaching] * [FREE] ⁠⁠⁠Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠⁠⁠ [https://strongmamawellness.myflodesk.com/pregnancy-modifications-guide] * Connect with me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongmamawellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/strongmamawellness/] * Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://strongmamawellnessco.com/] Codes Get 20% off NEEDED pre/postnatal nutrition: Click here [https://needed.sjv.io/da0bzQ] and use code STRONGMAMA [affiliate]