Joining me today on Yoga | Birth | Babies is the brilliant Gina Conley — perinatal fitness trainer, seasoned birth doula, mother of four, and founder of MamasteFit. She’s also the author of Training for Two. She is also the author of Training for Two, a powerful resource that provides evidence-based strategies for movement, pelvic health, and birth preparation.
In our rich and candid conversation, Gina opens up about her own journey through four pregnancies, sharing how each one transformed as her knowledge of prenatal fitness deepened. Together, we bust common prenatal exercise myths, dive into the often-misunderstood pelvic floor, and explore the fascinating world of pelvic biomechanics. If you are curious about what kind of strength training is beneficial for your pregnancy, birth, and beyond… this episode is for you.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Gina and how she found her way to perinatal fitness
- How her commitment to her fitness routine impacted her 4 pregnancies and births
- The benefits and risks of movement and strength training during pregnancy
- Some prenatal fitness myths!
- What Gina would include and what she would leave out, in a prenatal workout program, to support a strong, pain-free pregnancy, and prep for birth
- About the pelvic floor, its role in birth, and how to prep the pelvic floor for birth…As well as pelvic floor myths!
- Pelvic biomechanics and why you should train pelvic mobility
- Movement to open the pelvis in preparation for birth and during birth
- One final tip or piece of advice Gina would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Gina:
Gina Conley is the founder of MamasteFit, a perinatal fitness trainer, birth doula, and mom of four. She bridges the gap between fitness and birthwork, offering both in-person training and online support to help parents stay strong, confident, and informed throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
As the author of Training for Two, Gina provides evidence-based strategies for movement, pelvic health, and birth preparation. Her unique approach combines fitness and birth support, empowering families with the knowledge and strength to navigate this transformative journey.
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Check out similar Yoga| Birth| Babies episodes:
- Strength Training for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond with Nicole Scheitlin
- Healing Diastasis Recti with Anna Hammond, PDT
- Is Your Fitness & Yoga Routine Helping Or Hindering Your Birth?
- Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE
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