Pregnant & Strong

Welcome to Pregnant & Strong - this podcast aims to help more people feel mentally and physically strong in pregnancy.  From myth busting, to conversations with experts - many mums themselves, to practical tips and sharing of research - the aim of each episode is to leave you feeling motivated and most importantly, empowered to move more during your pregnancy.This chat mainly focuses on what happens in the lead-up to pregnancy, although we touch on pregnancy as well.  In respect of this, please be aware that this episode comes with a trigger warning - we discuss the whole spectrum of fertility journeys, including miscarriage and so if this doesn’t feel like the right time to listen to the episode, we understand.  Feel free to come back to it or skip this one altogether and join us later in the series when Hayley will be sharing more of her expertise around nutrition during the pregnancy and postpartum journey.Hayley’s recommendations to take away this week were:It Starts with the Egg - Rebecca FettAt-home blood testing kit to identify any nutrient or vitamin deficiencies, which we discussed on the pod  - Randox vitamin deficiancy testDon’t forget to drop your comments wherever you listen to your podcasts, share with others, and spread the word.You can find me on Instagram @strongwithionamumbyYou can find Hayley on Instagram @nesting.nutrition and her website https://www.nestingnutrition.co.uk/ 

Welcome to Pregnant & Strong - this podcast aims to help more people feel mentally and physically strong in pregnancy.  From myth busting, to conversations with experts - all mums themselves, to practical tips and sharing of research - the aim of each episode is to leave you feeling motivated and most importantly empowered to move more during your pregnancy.This episode’s links and accounts to follow:Hatch AthleticThis Woman LiftsThe Active Pregnancy FoundationHere is the little present from me to you to celebrate episode 1 - a free core/ pelvic floor workout for you to try at home.  No equipment needed - all I ask is that you are safe to exercise and if you are unsure about this or are suffering from any pregnancy complications, that you seek medical advice before giving it a go!15 Minute Core and Pelvic Floor Workout with IonaDon’t forget to drop your comments wherever you listen to your podcasts, share with others and spread the word.You can find me on Instagram @strongwithionamumby

Welcome to Pregnant & Strong - this podcast aims to help more people feel mentally and physically strong in pregnancy.  From myth busting, to conversations with experts - many mums themselves, to practical tips and sharing of research - the aim of each episode is to leave you feeling motivated and, most importantly, empowered to feel stronger in pregnancy.  In a world where the noise around pregnancy is huge - this is a space where we have honest conversations, break down and dispell myths and challenge the narratives that seem to still be shaping the pregnancy/ fitness space.  Whether you train regularly, run occasionally or have never stepped foot in a gym or that unwrapped pair of leggings you’ve got this - this podcast is for you.  I hope over each episode, I can support you on this journey and in preparation for what’s to come. What you can expect to hearThis podcast was born from wanting to capture honest conversations with interesting and inspiring people about pregnancy and that’s exactly what you will hearUnfiltered opinions from experts working in the pregnancy spaceLived experiences of those who have been on this journey themselves or supported othersInspirational stories of strength in pregnancy and how this has shaped their futuresPractical tips and advice to take away and implement into your livesDon’t forget to drop your comments wherever you listen to your podcasts, share with others and spread the word.You can find me on Instagram @strongwithionamumby