Episode 192 – Replay: Squatting in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Episode 192 – Replay: Squatting in Pregnancy and Postpartum
In today’s replay of episode 156, Jessie and Anita discuss myths around squatting in pregnancy and postpartum, and offer tips to do so, safely!
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Show Notes:
0:00 – Show Intro
0:38 – Anita’s free Prenatal Pelvic Floor Guide
2:02 – What we are talking about today!
2:37 – Myth #1: Should you only squat with feet hip-width apart, toes facing forward, weight in your heels for exercise?
7:57 – Myth #2: Only squat to prepare for birth in the last few weeks of pregnancy
10:57 – Myth #3: Only use a perfect squat to pick things up
15:35 – Myth #4: Don’t squat if you have pelvic floor symptoms
20:07 – Cues to use in the moment #1: Using the breath
22:51 – Cues to use in the moment #2: W.A.I.T. acronym
24:10 – Cues to use in the moment #3: Spread the load
24:49 – Cues to use in the moment #4: Test and retest
25:51 – Wrap up