Episode #67: Pregnancy exercise myths with Danielle Ufniak
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In today’s episode, Rhonda talks with special guest, Danielle Ufniak, about pregnancy exercise - what got her into physiotherapy, her two pregnancy experiences, and we even bust a few exercise myths while we’re at it!
Danielle Ufniak is the founder of Flow Physio + Wellness, a multidisciplinary clinic that includes physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, paediatric care, Pilates, yoga and most relevant - women's pelvic health. Danielle is a registered physiotherapist, pelvic floor physiotherapist, certified perinatal fitness coach, certified mat and Reformer Pilates instructor and most recently, a mother to almost 2 children (currently expecting baby #2!) AND the author of the book 'Empowered Mama'. Danielle's mission is to help women feel empowered and confident while moving through the many transformational periods of their lives - periods, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond!
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LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE
Danielle’s Website (Flow Physiotherapy + Wellness)
Buy Danielle’s Book on Amazon - Empowered Mama
PODCAST LINKS & RESOURCES
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Pelvic Health and Fitness Podcast
Book with Dayna (Rebirth Wellness)
SHOW NOTES:
(0:49) - Rhonda welcomes Danielle Ufniak to the show!
(2:12) - What got Danielle into physiotherapy?
(4:50) - How did Danielle set up her business to marry all of her passions?
(7:25) - Danielle talks through her experience in 2 pregnancies, things that have surprised her, and lessons in exercise she has learned along the way
(15:14) - We bust some prenatal exercise myths (i.e. - kegels are vital, low impact is required, if you stop exercising in first trimester you cannot reintroduce it into your pregnancy later on)
(25:21) - What Danielle recommends to clients in terms of exercise considerations for each trimester of pregnancy
(36:01) - All about the core - should we stop ALL core work in pregnancy?
(39:00) - On personalizing your pregnancy recovery
(43:32) - Danielle’s last little bit of advice for us today!
(45:27) - How to reach Danielle, and episode wrap up!