Pregnant? Here’s Why You Can’t Afford to Wait Until Postpartum

Pregnancy isn’t a time to pause, it’s your training ground.

Too many women wait until after birth to focus on their pelvic floor & core health. That’s like waiting until your engine seizes before changing the oil 🚗💨

Here’s why starting NOW matters ⤵️

1. Prevention > Repair

Most women don’t realize that up to 70% experience bladder leakage by the 3rd trimester and 50–70% deal with back/pelvic pain. But many of these issues can be reduced, reversed or prevented with the right training during pregnancy.

2. Strong Foundation = Smoother Delivery

Think of your pelvic floor as the foundation of a skyscraper. The heavier the load, the more stable that base needs to be. Pelvic floor training can:

✔️Cut leakage risk by almost half

✔️ Shorten the pushing phase of labor

✔️ Reduce tearing

3. Better Postpartum Recovery

The breathing, coordination & strength you build now carry into postpartum so you heal faster, feel stronger, and get back to the activities you love.

4. Myths = Busted 🚫

❌ “Don’t lift heavy”

❌ “Keep your HR under 140”

❌ “Pregnancy isn’t the time to start”

👉 ALL outdated and not evidence-based. Strength training in pregnancy is proven to lower risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, AND improve mood + energy.

💡 4 Things You Can Start Today

Pelvic floor + breathwork (10–15 min/day)
Strength training (2–3x/week, functional movements)
Perineal prep (starting 32–34 weeks)
Push prep (learn to release, not resist, during labor)

Mama, your body is not fragile. It’s capable, adaptable, and deserves proactive care. Not just a “wait and see” plan for postpartum.

🎧 This is just a taste of what we cover in the full podcast episode. If you’re pregnant (or planning to be), go take a listen, your body and future self will thank you! Respond PODCAST in the comments and I'll send you a direct link to tap in

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