Episode 318 – 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

0:04 – Show Intro

0:41 – Anita’s Bump to Birth Method – self-study

3:25 – What we are talking about today!

4:00 – Myth #1: Should you only squat with feet hip-width apart, toes facing forward, weight in your heels for exercise?

9:20 – Myth #2: Only squat to prepare for birth in the last few weeks of pregnancy

12:20 – Myth #3: Only use a perfect squat to pick things up

16:58 – Myth #4: Don’t squat if you have pelvic floor symptoms

21:30 – Cues to use in the moment #1: Using the breath

24:14 – Cues to use in the moment #2: W.A.I.T. acronym

25:33 – Cues to use in the moment #3: Spread the load

26:12 – Cues to use in the moment #4: Test and retest

27:14 – Wrap up