Ep 41: Exercise is Safe and Should Be Recommended Before, During, and After Pregnancy. Period.

SPECIAL EPISODE - Interview w/ Lori Forner BScH, MPhtySt, PhD Candidate, APAM, Physiotherapist (Instagram, Twitter, and Website)

5 Pearls:
1. Exercise with intensity in addition to strength training is non-negotiable
2. Exercise needs to be enjoyable in order to be sustainable
3. Pelvic floor health needs to be taken into consideration with exercise, and this goes beyond muscle strength and contraction
4. Risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction exist (e.g. pelvic floor trauma, POP, family hx, parity, etc), but they shouldn't preclude exercise
5. Abdominal strengthening exercises are not dangerous, though the focus in pregnancy is different.
Show Notes
Mentioned in this podcast:
- ACOG CO#650: Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
Wine pairing: 2018 Malbec from Alamos Wines
Theme music by Evan Handyside
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