130. Exercise in pregnancy and postpartum: Evidence vs fear based information with Dr Margie Davenport

In this episode, I discuss with researcher and associate professor at the University of Alberta, Dr Margie Davenport: The abundance of fear based and confusing information circling about exercise in pregnancy and postpartumWhat does the research actually tell us?Reasons for the message to “be careful” The discrepancy between how we treat patients after knee/hip/heart/back surgery vs postpartum women The difficulty for caregivers to keep up to date on new evidenceWays to help spread the evidence based information Dr. Davenport was the Chair of the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy, and the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum. This work led to the development of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy, Get Active Questionnaire for Postpartum and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology/American College of Sports Medicine Pre & Postnatal Exercise Specialization. Dr. Davenport leads the Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health (www.exerciseandpregnancy.ca), and has published more than 200 manuscripts related to physical activity and sport during preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum period. Over the last decade she has worked with a number of National/International organizations including FIFA, the World Health Organization, International Olympic Committee, Sport Canada, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, and the American College of Sports Medicine to support physical activity during and following pregnancy. HOW TO CONTACT DR. DAVENPORTInstagram Website Active study linksLINKS MENTIONED2019 Canadian Guideline For Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy2025 Canadian Guidelines for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep Throughout The First Year PostpartumTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE SPONSORSSRC Health Use the link below for a discount at checkout!https://srchealth.com/?ref=PELVICFLOORPROJECTEmbodia  My Year of Mentorship 2027: Building A Practical Pelvic Health PlaybookPractice management and education platformThanks for joining me! Here is where you can find out how to work with me:  www.pelvicfloorprojectspace.com/[email protected] the show