For full show notes go to https://marandabower.com/exercising-in-postpartum-what-you-need-to-know-from-bethany-gerry-podcast-ep17/We have a very special guest, Bethany Gerry, on the podcast today! Bethany is going to be sharing her expertise on exercising during postpartum. Bethany is a fitness and wellness coach, and she specializes in the postpartum years. She's also a retired Olympian.The information that Bethany has is slightly different from what you hear in the mainstream postpartum wellness industry. I've actually had the privilege of working with Bethany over the course of a few years now. She's also someone who's taken the postpartum nutrition certification, she makes it a priority for fitness and overall wellness with her clients because she knows better than most that they go hand in hand. Be sure to share any thoughts you have on this episode in a review and follow so you don’t miss the weekly release of episodes!In this episode, we share with you:Sharing Bethany’s storyHow she became an OlympianGoing from an Olympian to where she is nowBeing a personal trainer while being an Olympic athleteI didn’t feel right after weaning my daughterMy doctor said it was depressionWorking with a functional medicine doctorI had to heal my body Knowing where to start to heal your body after having a babyWorking out after a baby can be an added stressorIf our body is saying this is not right, you need to listen to itIf you need rest and nutrition then do thatWe underestimate the impact growing a person in our bodyHave more respect for your bodyAllow yourself time to healBeing cleared by a doctor at six weeks, then go back to normal lifeThis initial period of healing is so essentialRebuilding your foundation from the ground upRetraining breathing patternsStart that routine of self-careFloor based exercisesCreating a foundation in which your body is going to operate from not just physically but hormonally and emotionally- The Holistic Postpartum Nutrition Training for Pros can be found at:https://marandabower.com/training- If you'd like to work with me, or need support, reach out here!        https://marandabower.com/contact/-Purchase my Nutrition Program  https://marandabower.com/nutrition/-Get on the waitlist for The Postpartum Nutrition Certification Programhttps://marandabower.com/certification/Where to find me:Apply here to work 1:1 with me here >>>https://marandabower.com/contact/Email: hello@marandabower.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/postpartummarandaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/postpartummaranda/Website:https://marandabower.com/