5 Exercise Techniques to Prepare for an Easier Birth

Birth can feel intimidating and unpredictable. While we cannot completely control our outcomes, exercise can have a significant impact on our birth experience.

Research has shown weight bearing exercise to help reduce the risk for medical interventions, reduce maternal exhaustion, and reduce time in active labor (pushing), among other things.

Yes, your body is MADE to birth. There’s no doubt about that.

And, when we prepare our body for the demands of labor and delivery, we improve our odds for an easier, smoother process. Worth it, right??

I think yes.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • The demands of labor and how to train for them

  • The direct impact exercise can have on labor and delivery for mom and baby

  • 5 exercise techniques to prepare for an easier birth

Featured In This Episode:

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I’m Nicole, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Coach and founder of Strong Mama Wellness. I take the confusion out of exercising in pregnancy and postpartum and help women strengthen their body for pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. You deserve to have a thriving, healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey!

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