Being pregnant can be a very special time of a woman’s life, however it can also bring with it lots of new and scary health challenges, both physical ones and mental too. For many pregnant women, there is fear and uncertainty around fitness during pregnancy and also in the post-natal period once they have their baby. Today’s guest Brittany Scott is helping to break down the fear and worry about exercising during pregnancy and what to do once your baby arrives. We also explore some of the biggest challenges women face not just in the immediate post-natal stage, but that some experience for years and even decades after giving birth. Many women see and feel significant changes after having a baby and feel they have to just accept the impact of these, which for some can cause ongoing issues like low confidence, lack of libido, pain, low self-belief and many others that impact their overall health and wellness. In the episode we talk openly about: The term peri-natal and the different stages pre and post pregnancy. The big shift in advice for working out and exercising when pregnant. How and why to exercise before, during and after pregnancy. The biggest struggles many women have post-pregnancy including weight gain and a weak pelvic floor. The avoidance of talking about your pelvic floor, and why we must encourage open conversation on this topic to better support females of all ages. The importance of strength training in every season of your life. Easy ways to make time and get started at home with exercise and fitness. About Brittany: Brittany Scott is a Perinatal Fitness Specialist based in the US supporting women to build confidence and love their bodies. She has her CSCS from the NSCA and further certification as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach. Through her customised programmes she offers in person and virtual personal training alongside partnering with gyms and healthcare providers to provide moms with the best care possible at every stage of their life. Her mission is to bust the myths around exercising during pregnancy. Connect with Brittany: Website Facebook Instagram Listener Gift: Brittany is offering 10% off her programmes when you let her know that you found her through the Live Healthy Now podcast. About Life Now Coaching: We believe everyone would love to live a better life and we know that by putting the right healthy habits into your daily routines and lifestyle, you can truly create the type of life you'll love living every day. We want you to stop waiting for one day and make today the day you begin taking better care of yourself so you can feel healthy, happy and strong. Life Now Coaching supports you to build sustainable healthy habits using our successful framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress. Resources: Download our FREE Win Your Worth 5-day challenge Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website

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