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Spring/Summer Q&A
Blossom Strong
English - August 19, 2020 18:28 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBFitness Health & Fitness Kids & Family Parenting fitness motherhood motherhood transition pregnancy mom momfit postpartum strength strong blossom Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Taking to your messages and texts to answer your questions with our very first Q&A! We had so much fun tackling a variety of questions from birth control to working out with kiddos in quarantine.
00:45 What is your likelihood of getting pregnant each month?
04:32 Do birth controls increase/decrease or not affect your chances of pregnancy?
Two rescourses to follow for more information on all things fertility related: Dr. Jolene Brighten Instagram account @drjolenebrighten and online at drbrighten.com. Also Lisa Hendrickson-Jack of the Fertility Friday Podcast Instagram account @fertilityfriday
09:10 How do I overcome the initial fear/shock/insecurity of finding out you're pregnant?
13:32 What is a reasonable expectation for a new mom to have about her ability to workout?
17:47 Is there a good timeframe to start working out after giving birth?
21:26 Do you suggest any specific diet for gaining strength back after baby?
Best postpartum recipe resources we've seen: The First Forty Days and Lily Nichols' Real Food Postpartum Recovery Meals
24:11 What is the best workout to strengthen your pelvic floor again after baby?
27:45 How can you adjust workouts when your joints are affected by relaxin during pregnancy?
30:40 How does working out affect breastfeeding?
33:24 How long should you wait in between birth and your next pregnancy?
36:34 How do we incorporate fitness into crazy days with littles, especially in this covid quarantine world?