In this episode, host Lina Forrestal gets advice from Laura Varney, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Founder of The Baby Body on how to ease back into an exercise routine postpartum. “A lot of people say they lose their identity when they become a mom. I feel like I found my identity and really stepped into who I am in both a personal and business sense.” -Laura VarneyIn this episode:Laura shares her postpartum story in relation to fitness and exerciseWe talk about why exercise is important for new momsHow does easing back into an exercise routine differs between a vaginal birth and a c-sectionWhat is the best exercise for a mom to start with while easing back into an exercise routineLina and Laura discuss "bounce back culture" and the goods and bads about the body positivity movementAll about Laura's program, The Baby Body Laura's mission is to create a more empathetic approach to wellness - especially for those entering motherhood. Laura is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and registered yoga teacher in Los Angeles. Her vigorous resume includes the specialization of strength and functional training, pre/postnatal training, HIIT (high-intensity interval training), and power vinyasa yoga. She is the founder of The Baby Body - a prenatal/postnatal exercise program designed to keep women strong throughout all stages of pregnancy, during labor, and while being a parent. Laura's passion for seeking an "unrestricted" life has catapulted her into the pursuit of empowering, supporting, and inspiring the women around her.Connect with Laura: @misslauravarneyConnect with Lina on InstagramFollow the New Mamas Podcast on InstagramRead Lina's Motherhood BlogSupport the Show: Buy Me a CoffeeEpisode edited by Chris Duffy: heyitschrisduffy@gmail.com-[This episode is sponsored by Creidm.com]Creidm.com is a Distributor of the all-natural and eco-friendly home, skin, and health products created by Shaklee. These products are the most clinically tested and clinically proven. Creidm and the Shaklee Products focus on children and mothers. They offer personalized vitamin packs for children and adults called Meology and can come in gummy and pill form. What is great, is they offer higher discounts on the Meology kids packs for the more kids you have! Also, starting in November they will be releasing their pre- and post-natal line to help support Mothers and their children in such an important time of their life.Creidm also offers ways to become a distributor yourself and make extra income all from home! To learn more, go to Creidm.com.Support the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)