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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/

Postpartum sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this MamasteFit Birth Story Friday, Tina sits down to share her three birth stories! Her first two births were unmedicated hospital births, but her third ended in a surprise emergency C-section. Tune in to hear how Tina navigated her births and how MamasteFit helped her feel prepared along the way!

Find Tina here:

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@thecorebladeschick

IG handle:

@tinafikefit

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

——

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/

Postpartum sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

Gina sits down to discuss her return to running at 8 months postpartum with her fourth baby!

Gina debunks the myth of maintaining a perfect posture during pregnancy. She explores common postural tendencies, impacts on baby's positioning, and the importance of movement and mobility. The episode provides exercises to release tension in muscles, improve pelvic mobility, and facilitate a smoother labor experience. Gina emphasizes that there is no single perfect posture, but rather the best position is the next one, highlighting the importance of dynamic movement throughout pregnancy.

00:00 Introduction to Perfect Posture in Pregnancy

01:19 Debunking the Myth of Perfect Posture

03:09 Common Postural Tendencies During Pregnancy

06:12 Exercises to Release Tension and Improve Mobility

15:08 The Importance of Hip Shifts

19:00 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Birth Prep for Labor Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

——

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/

Postpartum sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

Gina sits down with Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, FRCms, known as DocJenFit on social media. Dr. Jen, a physical therapist and mom of 2, discusses the significance of mobility, the fallacy of the 'perfect posture,' and how varying positions can benefit individuals, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. The conversation extends into addressing myths related to movement and posture, advocating for tailored fitness and mobility programs to ensure overall well-being. Dr. Jen also shares her personal experiences with pregnancy and the nuances of preparing for a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). The episode strives to empower listeners to relax and adopt a fluid approach to posture and movement for a more comfortable and confident pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

Find Dr. Jen on social media: @DocJenFit

Websites:

https://www.docjenfit.com/theoptimalbody/

https://jen.health/

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:19 Meet Dr. Jen Fraboni (DocJenFit)

02:30 Debunking the Myth of Perfect Posture

04:27 The Importance of Movement and Mobility

07:47 Posture and Pregnancy: Myths and Realities

16:09 Mobility and Stability: A Balanced Approach

23:24 Personal Experiences and Insights on Pregnancy

36:07 The Role of Mental Preparation in Birth

45:40 Conclusion and Resources

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/

Postpartum sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Birth Story Friday, Roxanne sits down with joined by Allison, who shares her transformative journey through two births. Allison's first experience involved an induction that ended with a C-section during the peak COVID-19 shutdowns, where she felt like a passive participant in the birth process. Her second birth was a VBAC, highlighting the power of proper education, advocating for oneself, and the importance of building a supportive birth team. Allison's story underscores how being an active participant can lead to a more empowering and positive birth experience.

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:17 Allison's First Pregnancy and Birth Experience

02:47 Challenges During Induction and Labor

07:41 C-Section and Postpartum Struggles

09:05 Preparing for a VBAC

11:21 Second Pregnancy and Labor Preparation

17:50 Early Labor Signs and Doula Support

20:18 Active Labor and Coping Techniques

27:17 Deciding to Stay Home or Go to the Hospital

27:36 The Car Ride to the Hospital

30:22 Arriving at the Hospital

32:14 Laboring at the Hospital

38:17 The Final Push and Birth

46:33 Postpartum Recovery and Reflections

48:35 Importance of Education and Advocacy

54:59 Conclusion and Resources

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

——

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/

Postpartum sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne talk with James Hogue from Fathers Assisting Mothers (thatfam.org). James shares valuable insights on how partners, especially fathers, can support mothers throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. The discussion covers various topics including creating a birth plan, understanding medical terminology, providing physical and emotional support, and the importance of advocacy. James also talks about the unique role of fathers and how they can be involved in the birth process, including unexpected events like C-sections and NICU stays. The episode emphasizes the significance of preparation, communication, and physical fitness to ensure a supportive and empowering birth experience.

Find James Here!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadsdoula

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadsdoula?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Website: https://www.thatsmyfam.org/

00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast

01:18 Meet James Hogue: The Doula Dad

02:05 James' Journey to Becoming a Doula

05:38 The Importance of Partner Involvement

12:50 Advocacy and Support Strategies

19:09 Navigating Medical Interventions with BRAIN

28:47 Addressing Past Birth Traumas

31:47 Unpacking Emotions During Birth

32:39 Reshaping Male Roles in Pregnancy

34:11 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition

35:08 Tips for Dads During Labor

42:18 Fitness and Comfort Measures for Birth Partners

46:34 Supporting During a C-Section

52:34 Navigating NICU Challenges

57:16 Final Advice for Fathers

01:00:26 Resources and Closing Remarks

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

——

This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/

Postpartum sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

Welcome to Moments with MamasteFit! In this mini episode Gina and Roxanne explore the fascinating world of the placenta! They discuss its development, function, and how it ages throughout pregnancy. Learn about what the placenta does, how it acts as a filtration system for the baby, and the signs of its maturation. They also share insights on what influences placental health, discuss common prenatal tests, and offer tips on maintaining healthy placental function. Whether you're expecting or simply curious, this episode provides a comprehensive look at one of pregnancy's most essential organs.

00:00 Introduction to the Placenta

00:38 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne

00:58 Understanding the Placenta's Function

02:27 Development Stages of the Placenta

03:59 Signs of Placenta Aging and Maturation

07:34 Monitoring Placenta Function and Baby's Health

11:58 Factors Affecting Placenta Development

14:37 Supporting Placenta Health During Pregnancy

16:17 Exploring the Placenta After Birth

19:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

——

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/

Postpartum sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample:

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/