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153: 5 Considerations When Preparing for Birth with Midwife Elena
153: 5 Considerations When Preparing for Birth with Midwife Elena
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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Today, Midwife and P&PA Coach Elena joins me as we discuss all things birth. So often we hear “fit pregnancy = perfect birth”, but in Elena’s experience, this is not always the case. So how do we prepare? Elena shares 5 considerations pregnant athletes should have for preparing for birth. Some of them might surprise you! Elena is based in England and is the founder of Wise Mamas Wise Mamas and a fierce advocate for family-centered care. She believes pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period are very personal experiences and that you should be respected as the true expert at every turn. She is dedicated to supporting families in finding their voice and their power through pregnancy and birth as she believes this helps immensely in our journey as parents. Elena is also a CrossFitter and has a passion for working with athletes. Find Elena on Instagram @wisemamas.midwifery and check out her website https://www.wisemamas.co.uk/. Join the team! Enroll for Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism: briannabattles.com/ppacoach MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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