Exercise During Pregnancy | Latest Research & Recommendations with Dr. Margie Davenport
DocJenFitJanuary 12, 202600:47:23

Exercise During Pregnancy | Latest Research & Recommendations with Dr. Margie Davenport

Wondering if it's safe to exercise during pregnancy!? Tune into this episode from The Optimal Body Podcast with Dr. Margie Davenport, an exercise physiologist and leading expert on pregnancy and postpartum physical activity. Together, we discuss the latest research and Canadian guidelines on safe pregnancy exercise, debunk common myths, and highlight the benefits of movement for physical and mental health during and after pregnancy.

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01:50 - Guest Background
03:23 - Current Exercise Recommendations for Pregnancy & Postpartum
05:25 - Individualized Postpartum Recovery
06:33 - Sleep and Mental Health in Postpartum
09:50 - Pelvic Floor Training Recommendations
12:00 - Screening Tools for Pregnancy & Postpartum
13:45 - Individualized Postpartum Movement After Birth Types
18:34 - Contraindications of Exercise During Postpartum
20:46 - Running & High-Intensity Exercise in Pregnancy
26:50 - Heavy Resistance Training During Pregnancy
30:05 - Benefits of Strength Training in Pregnancy
31:48 - Exercise and Miscarriage Risk
34:57 - Exercise and Breastfeeding
37:55 - Exercise Impact on Birth Outcomes & Postpartum Health
44:05 - Future Research Directions

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