In this episode, I'm joined by Jen Dugard.
Jen Dugard is the founder of MumSafe, creator of Safe return to Exercise certification and author of How to Love your Body as much as your Baby..
In this episode we take a deep dive into what MumSafe is, why it exists, and why safe, well-informed exercise guidance is so essential for every pregnant and postpartum woman.
Together, we explore:
• The importance of training in facilities that understand pregnancy and postpartum needs, and how this protects women from injury
• Current exercise guidelines and how to prepare your body for birth
• Pelvic floor awareness and why it should underpin all training
• What women should look for when choosing a trainer or gym — including red flags and must-ask questions
• What gold-standard screening looks like in practice
• How to tell if a gym is genuinely pelvic-floor aware (including language, progression, and what NOT to hear)
• The Mumsafe model, what makes it unique, and the ongoing education required for all Mumsafe trainers
• How systems advocacy and public health awareness could transform the way we support mothers
This is a powerful, much-needed conversation about raising the standard of care for mums through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — and creating safer, more supportive spaces for every woman to move her body.
And if your wanting to get your hands on a free copy of one of Jen's book head over to the "@whatifweweretaught " instagram page to check out the giveaway xx.
For full show notes and all links mentioned, visit:
www.thepregnancycollective.com.au
Follow me on Instagram:
@whatifweweretaught
@the_pregnancy_collective
Connect with Jen
Instagram — @jendugard
and @mumsafemovement
Website — https://www.jendugard.com
and https://mumsafemovement.com
Please note: All information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.
