Did you know, as a fitness professional in Australia, 43% of your potential clientele is a mum? So if you’re not learning about women’s health pre- and post-natal, you’re missing a vital opportunity in your clientele base. In this fascinating podcast episode, host Vanesas Leone speaks with expert guest Jen Dugard, founder of MumSafe™️, creator of Safe Return to Exercise™️, and author of How to Love your Body as much as your Baby. With over 15 years of experience and passion for ensuring the wellbeing of mothers, Jen’s insights in this episode are invaluable. You’ll gain a better understanding of various stages women experience throughout pregnancy and postpartum, so that you better plan a more comprehensive return-to-exercise for your clients. By sharing real-life examples and advocating for proper care and awareness, Jen Dugard delivers a compelling case for the importance of postpartum fitness education. This episode offers practical insights and solutions for a safer and healthier post-baby fitness journey. Don't miss out on this essential conversation.

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Our favourite quotable moments:

"If you're a male, please keep listening. This is so important for you to stay on board with us because [pre- and postnatal] needs to be education for everyone, not just education for females." - Vanessa Leone

"42% of [your] potential clientele is going to be a mother." - Jen Dugard

“Empowerment comes through education." - Jen Dugard

"We as trainers need to understand that [a new mum’s] six week checkup has cleared her to start to move, but it's definitely not a go-back-to-what-you-were-doing before you fell pregnant." - Jen Dugard

"Make sure you've got a pre exercise questionnaire that is specific to working with mums." - Jen Dugard 

Resources:

Jen Dugard’s Book How to Love your Body as Much as Your Baby

Jen Dugard Website

Mum Safe Website

The Checklist

Jen Dugard Instagram

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About Jen:

Jen is the founder of MumSafe™️, creator of Safe Return to Exercise™️ and author of How to Love your Body as much as your Baby. With 15 years experience Jen’s mission is to ensure all mums are looked after safely & effectively through ensuring trainers have a sound general knowledge in working with mums.  Jen educates & mentors across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore & Taiwan. Jen features regularly in media and serves on the Fitness Australia board.

About Your Host:

Vanessa is a seasoned Movement Therapist with a vast array of skills and experiences in the industry. Her goal is to help as many people find betterment in th