Episode #67: Pregnancy exercise myths with Danielle Ufniak

Send us Fan MailIn 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!===============================If you liked this episode of Pelvic Health and Fitness, share it with a friend, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts!LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODEDanielle’s Website(Flow Physiotherapy + Wellness) Follow Danielle on IGBuy Danielle’s Book on Amazon - Empowered MamaPODCAST LINKS & RESOURCESFollow Rhonda on IG Rhonda’s Website Check out Rhonda’s FREE Resource Library 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!