Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: FitNest Mama

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Should I avoid certain pilates exercises during pregnancy? [Listener question]

In this episode I answer this listener question:"I'm hearing some information that it's best to avoid pilates or certain pilates exercises in the first trimester especially abdominal exercises. I'd love to know if this is correct or not. For context, I'm currently 7 weeks pregnant with my first pregnancy."I discuss the benefits of exercising during pregnancy, and then discuss a few considerations for exercising during the first trimester through to the third trimester.LINKSPreparing for birth...

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  Compression garments for pregnancy and postpartum

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  Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Story with Charlotte Cushing [first time mum, …

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  Looking after our body during pregnancy, pregnancy fitness and investing b…

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  Exercise as self-care: investing in your physical and mental health.

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  Toilet training with Jo Hardie from Spewy

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  Birth story with Holly [IVF, navigating cancer diagnosis, postpartum rage,…

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  What to do when you think your child has a developmental delay/disability?

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  What are some steps to follow post c-section for a smoother recovery? [Lis…

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  Will I have difficulty birthing with overactive pelvic floor muscles? [Lis…

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  Elective caesarean, pro dancer, being pelvic floor trauma informed [Birth …

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  Birth story with Jo [2nd VBA2C, fourth baby]

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  Supporting your mental health postpartum

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  Pelvic floor trauma and birth - let's open up the conversation

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  Nutrition for preconception health - beyond fertility!

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  Picking the right pram for your family

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  What can I do to help my abdominal separation (DRAM)? [Listener question]