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In today’s episode, Rhonda talks with special guest, Danielle Ufniak, about pregnancy exercise - what got her into physiotherapy, her two pregnancy experiences, and we even bust a few exercise myths while we’re at it!

Danielle Ufniak is the founder of Flow Physio + Wellness, a multidisciplinary clinic that includes physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, paediatric care, Pilates, yoga and most relevant - women's pelvic health. Danielle is a registered physiotherapist, pelvic floor physiotherapist, certified perinatal fitness coach, certified mat and Reformer Pilates instructor and most recently, a mother to almost 2 children (currently expecting baby #2!) AND the author of the book 'Empowered Mama'. Danielle's mission is to help women feel empowered and confident while moving through the many transformational periods of their lives - periods, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond!

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LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE

Danielle’s Website(Flow Physiotherapy + Wellness) 

Follow Danielle on IG

Buy Danielle’s Book on Amazon - Empowered Mama

PODCAST LINKS & RESOURCES

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Rhonda’s Website 

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Pelvic Health and Fitness Podcast 

Book with Dayna(Rebirth Wellness)

SHOW NOTES: 

(0:49 ) - Rhonda welcomes Danielle Ufniak to the show!

(2:12 ) - What got Danielle into physiotherapy?

(4:50 ) - How did Danielle set up her business to marry all of her passions?

(7:25 ) - Danielle talks through her experience in 2 pregnancies, things that have surprised her, and lessons in exercise she has learned along the way

(15:14 ) - We bust some prenatal exercise myths (i.e. - kegels are vital, low impact is required, if you stop exercising in first trimester you cannot reintroduce it into your pregnancy later on)

(25:21 ) - What Danielle recommends to clients in terms of exercise considerations for each trimester of pregnancy

(36:01 ) - All about the core - should we stop ALL core work in pregnancy?

(39:00 ) - On personalizing your pregnancy recovery

(43:32 ) - Danielle’s last little bit of advice for us today!

(45:27 ) - How to reach Danielle, and episode wrap up!