From Fertility to Birth: How to Prepare Your Body for a Healthy Pregnancy and Confident Childbirth w/ Dr. Betsey Caldwell

What if the way you prepare before pregnancy could shape your entire birth experience?Most women are taught to focus on getting pregnant, but very little attention is given to what comes after. How you support your body, your pelvic floor, your habits and your mindset can have a huge impact on how you experience pregnancy, birth and recovery.In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, Nathalia sits down with Dr. Betsey Caldwell, Doctor of Physical Therapy, childbirth educator and postpartum recovery coach, to talk about what real preparation actually looks like. Together, they break down the essentials of pelvic health, everyday habits that make a difference, and how to approach this phase with more confidence and less fear.In this episode, you’ll learn:What’s really happening in your body in early pregnancy and how to support it from the very beginningCommon myths around pelvic floor health and what actually mattersSimple, evidence-based habits that can lead to a smoother labor and easier recoveryHow to shift your mindset from “getting pregnant” to truly preparing for motherhoodPractical ways to feel more confident and informed in your first trimesterYour body is capable of incredible things. But how you prepare can shape the entire experience. With the right knowledge and support, pregnancy and birth can feel less overwhelming and much more empowering.Resources & LinksTry the Lively app for free:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634Follow Lively on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Lively:https://livelycycle.com/Explore Dr. Betsey’s programs (use code LIVELY for 25% off):The Push Labhttps://www.drbetseypt.com/thepushlabFloor & Core Labhttps://drbetseypt.com/floorcorelabFree guide: How to prepare “down there” for childbirthhttps://drbetseypt.com/howtopreparedownthere-pageStay connected with Ask Lively. Subscribe, follow and leave a review to support the podcast and help us keep bringing you conversations that matter. 💛