Episode 72: Diastasis Recti, Strength Training and Safe Movement for Pregnancy with Dr. Mae Hughes

Diastasis Recti, Strength Training and Safe Movement for Pregnancy with Dr. Mae Hughes

Working out during pregnancy can be so overwhelming. The modifications you have to make and the constant fear around what is safe and what's not. That's why I brought on an expert Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Dr. Mae Hughes to simplify this subject and answer all your (and my) questions around safe movement during pregnancy. 

A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇

• What is Diastasis Recti and is it normal or preventable?
• What does the research say on strength training during pregnancy and its benefits for labor?
• Safe movement guidelines for pregnancy - what's a no and what can be modified?
• Pelvic floor health and why it's not just about strengthening

Important show links 👇👇👇

• • Get pregnancy, postpartum and general pelvic floor fitness programs at www.drmaehughes.com. Use the code "functionalfueling" to save 10% on any program or workshop.
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