STRONG MAMA PODCAST - Health and fitness for a stronger pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery – Details, episodes & analysis

If you had a cesarean delivery with a previous birth, you will be faced with the decision to schedule a repeat c-section or try for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) in a subsequent birth. This can be a tough decision for many moms, and one I've been faced with as well. Enter, this episode!

Today, I welcome on a guest, and fellow pre/postnatal fitness specialist, who has had a successful VBAC. Meg of Vibrant Mama Wellness shares all about her first c-section experience, what led her to choose a VBAC, how she worked through fear, and preparation tips! Join us.

Connect with Meg

Website: https://vibrantmamawellness.com/

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vibrantmamawellness

Connect with Nicole

[FREE GUIDE] ⁠⁠⁠Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about pre/postnatal fitness coaching! ⁠⁠Book a free discovery call with me⁠⁠

Connect with me on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongmamawellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠

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A lot goes into preparing for a new baby in your life! And often, some of the most important things get overlooked… like preparing your mind and relationship for the transition. Today we get a chance to dive into this topic with Jess Hull, founder of The Mother Me Method — a support framework for successful women who want to do more than just survive their postpartum.

We’ll talk about the unspoken changes you may experience, the timeline of evolving as a mom, how you can navigate relationship changes in postpartum and (of course) how to prepare for it all. I hope this episode can arm you with tangible strategies to have a smoother transition into motherhood.

Connect with Jess

Website: https://www.motherme.io/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherme.io/

Connect with Nicole

[FREE GUIDE] ⁠⁠⁠Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about pre/postnatal fitness coaching! ⁠⁠Book a free discovery call with me⁠⁠

Connect with me on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongmamawellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Milkology Breastfeeding/Pumping Courses 10% off (*affiliate): Click here and use code SMW10

Fun times ahead as we prepare to add a third baby to our crew later this year! I share how things are going in the pregnancy, baby's gender, my thoughts on transitioning from 2-3 kids, and 3 things I'm prioritizing in my health and fitness this time around. Thanks for sharing in our excitement and listening to my story :)

Links and Resources:

[FREE GUIDE] ⁠Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠

Curious about working with me? Book a free discovery call with me

Connect with me on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠@strongmamawellness⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about my work on the ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠

Ever wonder why your butt gets smaller as a mom? It’s common to get what we sometimes call “mom butt” after pregnancy. Tune into this episode for more on the science behind why this happens, what problems may arise from it, and what you can do about it.

Explore Pre/postnatal Fitness Coaching with Nicole

Learn more about my work by connecting on Instagram and my website!

Are you showing self-compassion or making excuses? This is something many of us struggle with when it comes to our health and fitness in pregnancy and postpartum which can lead to a lot of shame and guilt. In this episode we break down the difference between self-compassion and making excuses, how to identify them in your life, and how more self-compassion ultimately leads to better consistency and results.

Explore Pre/postnatal Fitness Coaching with Nicole

Learn more about my work by connecting on Instagram and my website!

There’s typically a lot of fear around diastasis recti (DR) in pregnancy and early postpartum. You might be surprised to learn that this abdominal separation is a normal and natural part of pregnancy! This episode breaks down what DR is, why it happens, and gives you actionable tips to protect your core and minimize your risk for a greater DR so you can have a smooth postpartum recovery.

Book your pre/postnatal starter session with Nicole.

Learn more about my work by connecting on Instagram and my website!

Let’s take a deep dive into all things regarding weight gain in pregnancy. You’ll learn the “traditional” weight gain recommendations as well as nuances of these recommendations so you can better understand and trust in your body. We’ll also talk about why the number on the scale may not be as important as you think and how to mentally navigate and accept weight gain throughout your pregnancy.

Book your assessment call with Nicole.

Learn more about my work by connecting on Instagram and my website!

Calling all new (and soon-to-be) mamas! Wondering how to best support your body's healing process postpartum while getting back to exercise and all the things you love again? Postpartum can be a confusing and overwhelming time. This episode breaks down what we should, and shouldn't, be doing from the day we deliver to the day we get doctor's clearance and beyond. After this, you'll feel much more confident navigating your postpartum exercise journey!

Links Mentioned:

Postpartum Core Revival Program

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Are you confused or worried about what's safe and unsafe when exercising in pregnancy? In this episode we're de-bunking common myths around core training, running, and starting an exercise routine with baby on board. You'll leave this episode feeling clear on what you can/cannot do as well as have more confidence in the safety of your movement!

Book a free consult call with Nicole.

Learn more about my work by connecting on Instagram and my website!

In this first episode, we break down foundational steps to creating the healthy lifestyle you want and deserve to have on your motherhood journey. These are not cookie cutter tips you've heard before, but things that go beneath the surface. Dive in to learn these 3 tips and start applying them right away.

Book a free consult call with Nicole.

Learn more about my work by connecting on Instagram and my website!