Exercise with Confidence in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Nicole from Strong Mama Wellness
Jun 13, 2023
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I’m excited to welcome another amazing guest, Nicole Scheitlin, onto the podcast today!
Nicole is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Pre/postnatal Fitness Specialist with over 10 years experience in the fitness industry. She’s also a wife and mom of 2 boys. Nicole takes a performance training approach to help current and expecting moms prepare their bodies for a strong pregnancy, confident birth, and smooth postpartum recovery.
Nicole believes every mama deserves to enjoy the journey into motherhood as much as possible, and seize exercise as an important tool to support our bodies through the changes.
In today’s episode, we’re talking more about confidence in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and specifically:
- Nicole’s story of getting into the fitness industry and eventually, creating Strong Mama Wellness
- Myths about exercise in pregnancy (there are quite a few actually)
- The best time to start exercising in pregnancy (spoiler alert-you shouldn't feel pressured to because the best time to start is when YOU are ready!)
- Benefits to exercising during pregnancy for both mothers and babies
- Precautions to keep in mind when exercising during pregnancy
- Tips for preparing for labor and birth
- Understanding your pelvic floor and how to really connect to it
- How Nicole works with expecting moms and families
Confidence in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is absolutely possible - you just have to choose movement that supports your health and body along the way.
Choosing movement that actually SUPPORTS your body during pregnancy is key - it’s not about maintaining a certain body weight or shape after all. It all goes back to confidence within your body, and trusting yourself along the journey!
Nicole had SO much value to share in this episode; she really is doing incredible work and making such a positive impact on those she works with. I can’t wait to have her back on to talk more about the postpartum period!
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with Nicole on Instagram @strongmamawellness
- Learn more about how you can work with Nicole: https://strongmamawellnessco.com/
- Connect with me on Instagram @the.holistic.birth.coach
- More information about the Virtual Natural Childbirth Education Course and ways to work with me: https://instinctivebirthandbeyond.mykajabi.com/offers/2sHMmves
- Join Instinctive Birth and Beyond: The Collective Facebook Community and Support Page: Instinctive Birth and Beyond: The Collective | Facebook
