Maternal Wellness: The Journey from Pregnancy to Postpartum with Sarah Kelley

Mamas (or anyone who wants to be a mama someday), this episode is for YOU. I’m interviewing Sarah Kelley, an INCREDIBLE pregnancy + postpartum fitness coach who specializes in helping women feel amazing and confident as they navigate the wild ride of motherhood. Sarah shares tangible, actionable tips that can support a healthy pregnancy + birth, including: How to make sure you’re staying active and taking care of your cardiovascular health but not exercising TOO HARD during your pregnancy [7:05] Box breathing and how it can help expectant mothers prepare for birth [8:40] Core exercises to AVOID during pregnancy (hint: say no to “traditional” core workouts like crunches and mountain climbers for the time being) [11:05] Sarah and I also discuss things like: A 2021 study identifying that a mother’s habits + stress levels during pregnancy + postpartum can impact her children’s long-term health outcomes – specifically in the area of chronic illness [17:20] Nutrition tips for prenatal + postnatal mamas and why eating adequate protein along with a diverse diet with ample fruits + veggies is essential [25:20] How Sarah finds balance as a business owner + coach who is also a wife, mother to a toddler + twins, and individual who deserves self-care [38:40] You’ll walk away with a better understanding of why it’s so important to care for + invest in YOURSELF before, during and after pregnancy – because YOU matter, too, mama.   Looking for 1:1 support on your gut health journey? Click below to book a FREE 30-minute call to learn more about my 1:1 Nutrition Synergy Program. BOOK A FREE CONNECTION CALL: https://calendly.com/getasdigest/connectwithgeta   Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getas.digest/ Geta’s Gut Health Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getasguthealth FREE GUT HEALTH TRAININGS: https://mailchi.mp/60d9d46c06e3/free-gut-health-trainings   Connect with Sarah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkelley.co/  The Fit Mama Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/52rI26FzUYMIPMGZ2svfh8