Welcome back to Giggles and Glutes! In this episode, we're joined by special guest Monique Koopman, a pelvic floor therapist. Monique shares essential insights into pelvic floor health, focusing on its importance during pregnancy and postpartum. Learn what a pelvic floor therapist does, how pregnancy affects the pelvic floor, and the best exercises to strengthen it before and after birth. Monique discusses common postpartum pelvic floor issues, the role of breathing and core engagement, and safe ways to return to strength training. This episode is packed with valuable information for women aiming to empower themselves through fitness and confidence. Don't miss out on these expert tips!

Timeline:

00:00 Welcome to Giggles and Glutes

00:03 Introduction to Monique Koopman

00:22 Importance of Pelvic Floor Health

01:07 Monique's Professional Background

02:42 Understanding the Pelvic Floor

04:57 Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy

06:39 Postpartum Pelvic Floor Issues

08:05 Rehabilitation and Cultural Perspectives

18:14 Starting Pelvic Floor Exercises Post-Childbirth

23:34 Understanding Vaginal Health Risks

23:50 The Benefits of Weight Training for Women

26:01 Connection Breath and Core Engagement

27:14 Breathing Techniques and Common Misconceptions

28:38 Pelvic Floor Health During Pregnancy

30:00 Postpartum Strength Training and Pelvic Floor Recovery

35:19 Advanced Pelvic Floor Treatments

40:39 Effective Pelvic Floor Exercises

44:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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