How to Safely Workout During Pregnancy: The Do's and Don'ts of Exercising while Pregnant with Nicole from Strong Mama Wellness | Ep. 04

Learning To Mom ™ The Pregnancy and Birth Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

What every pregnant woman needs to know about fitness in pregnancy.

On today's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast, I sit down with Nicole from Strong Mama Wellness. Today’s episode is going to cover questions like:

• Why is working out during pregnancy important?
• What should exercise look like during pregnancy?
• What are safe ab exercises to do in pregnancy?
• What is diastasis recti and can you feel it?
• What would you tell someone who isn’t able to stay as active as they had hoped to during pregnancy?
• What are some of the misconceptions people have while working out during pregnancy?
• What is the “bare minimum” for someone who is having a healthy pregnancy?
• What are the recommendations for working out while pregnant?
• What are safe exercises to do?
• Are there any unsafe workouts to avoid during pregnancy?
• Are barbell workouts safe?
• What are warning signs or “red flags” during workouts while you’re pregnant?
• When is it safe to return to exercise postpartum?
• What are the warning signs during postpartum exercise?

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- What are the signs that labor is starting?
- How long does labor typically last for first-time moms?
- What are Braxton Hicks contractions, and how can I differentiate them from real contractions?
- What's the difference between a natural birth and a medicated birth?
- What pain relief options are available during labor?
- What is an epidural, and how does it work?
- When should I head to the hospital or birthing center?
- What should I pack in my hospital bag?
- How can I prepare for childbirth physically and mentally?
- What is a birth doula, and do I need one?

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