Description

The term “safe” gets thrown around a lot on social media—“safe moves for diastasis,” “pregnancy-safe workouts,” and more. But what does unsafe actually mean when it comes to exercise during pregnancy and postpartum?

In this episode, I break down:

• What truly makes an exercise unsafe (hint: it’s not what you see in most gym settings)
• Why the conversation should shift from safe vs. unsafe to effective vs. ineffective
• The real risk factors for diastasis—and what’s actually modifiable
• Why diastasis isn’t something to fear or “avoid” during pregnancy (and what the research actually says)
• How breath work, timing, posture, and alignment impact pelvic floor and core recovery
• What ineffective movement looks like—and how it can slow healing or cause symptoms like incontinence, heaviness, or pain

This episode is a deep dive into the how behind movement—because nothing in the gym is inherently unsafe for baby, and what matters most is how we train for strength, coordination, and recovery.

If you want to see this in action, check out my Core Lab inside the Mother FIGR monthly subscription—a video module series where I walk you through 8 movement modalities and how to apply them effectively in your workouts.

👉 Tune in, rethink what “safe” really means, and take back ownership of your training decisions.

Where we can connect and where you can learn more!

I love nothing more than chatting with you guys, so please reach out at any time!

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Website: www.fitisgettingreal.com/moms

Pregnancy Program: www.fitisgettingreal.com/pregnancy

Postpartum Program: www.fitisgettingreal.com/postpartum

Email: fitisgettingreal@gmail.com

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I got you,

Katelyn