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Postpartum Strength | Safe Training While Breastfeeding
DocJenFitSeptember 15, 202500:25:24

Postpartum Strength | Safe Training While Breastfeeding

Want to get back to strength training but still exclusively breastfeeding postpartum?! In this episode from The Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Dr. Dom, Doctors of Physical Therapy discuss how postpartum women can safely return to strength training while breastfeeding with practical tips, personal experiences and evidence-based advice to help new moms regain strength and support their health during the postpartum period.

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02:30 - Mindset Shifts Postpartum
04:23 - Prolactin and Its Effects
05:35 - Oxytocin and Maternal Bonding
06:35 - Estrogen Drop and Bone Health
08:16 - Progesterone Decrease and Mood
09:08 - Relaxin and Joint Laxity
11:09 - Cortisol and Recovery
12:25 - Joint Pain and Strength Training Benefits
14:43 - Nutrition & Hydration
17:03 - Progressive Strength Training Approach
18:00 - Personal Postpartum Exercise Timeline
21:25 - Individualized Return to Strength Training
22:14 - Accountability Postpartum

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