108: What You Actually Need to Know about Your Abs and Vag During Pregnancy and Postpartum
In this week’s episode, I share sentiments about what to expect when you are expecting/have a baby…except I do it with my own unique, straightforward spin as it relates to the changes your body experiences, and how fitness influences that. From diastasis recti to incontinence, to pelvic organ prolapse, it’s important to understand predispositions, core + pelvic health education, and what you can do to manage the changes to your body during these seasons Ready to help athletes pursue a lifetime of athleticism? I invite you to join our team of international Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coaches. Enrollment opens in mid-April. Get on the waitlist here: briannabattles.com/waitlist Want to learn more about safe exercise through pregnancy and postpartum? My free workshop for athletes teaches the strategies you need to prioritize your safety + performance while being mindful of your core + pelvic floor system. briannabattles.com/athlete Enjoyed this episode? I’d love it if you would share in IG stories and tag me @brianna.battles. You can also view my free resources for athletes and coaches at briannabattles.com/resources MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!