Can you run, do CrossFit, or lift during pregnancy? Prolapse or leaking preventing you from returning? We have Dr. Carrie on to debunk the common misconceptions around exercise & pregnancy. As she describes her journey to pelvic floor physical therapy and her current focuses, she relates to her patients having been through pelvic floor symptoms post-partum. She lists her step-by-step approach to returning to running or lifting with pelvic floor health and the importance of instilling the confidence back into mothers! Then, she dives into the psychological and biochemical manifestations of prolapse, providing insight into asymptomatic patients. Moreover, with an emphasis on education, Dr. Carrie speaks about how you can set yourself up for a successful pregnancy through scaling and modification techniques. Finally, she steers away from normalizing leaking and provides a 2-step approach to addressing your leaking issues! Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn in this Interview with

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4:32 - How did Dr. Carrie get to pelvic health physical therapy?

9:05 - What is Dr. Carrie’s focus now

12:29 - How to return to running & lifting with pelvic floor issues

19:21 - Psychological implications vs biomechanics for prolapse

25:18 - Setting yourself up for a successful pregnancy

32:33 - Scaling & modifying throughout the

38:28 - “Welcome to the pee club” - Is leaking normal?

45:25 - Is online pelvic floor physical therapy a fluke?

50:00 - Active Mom Podcast

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To learn more about Dr. Carrie and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/199

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