In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina shares her experience running the 2026 Walt Disney World Goofy Challenge, which involves completing a half marathon followed by a full marathon the next day! She details the motivation behind participating in the event and the unique medals awarded for completing both races. Gina discusses her training journey, the unexpected circumstances with her sister's pregnancy, and how life events impacted her preparation. As a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, Gina also provides insights into balancing marathon preparations with breastfeeding and family commitments. She talks about the logistical aspects of the race, including the importance of proper nutrition, hydration, and gear. Additionally, Gina recounts the support and camaraderie she felt from fellow runners and the unique atmosphere of Disney races. Finally, she reflects on the importance of being prepared and shares future plans for races and personal fitness goals.

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00:00 Introduction

00:34 Race Preparation and Challenges

04:28 Training and Proof of Time

07:37 Disney Marathon Logistics and Military Discounts

11:32 Race Day: Half Marathon Experience

22:25 Planning the Marathon Day

22:49 Race Day Morning Routine

23:12 Running as the Queen of Hearts

23:41 Character Stops and Pace Strategy

25:28 Navigating the Marathon Route

26:34 Reaching the Everest Ride

27:50 Family Coordination and Star Wars Themed Section

29:00 Final Miles and Finish Line

31:24 Post-Race Reflections and Recovery

36:54 Balancing Breastfeeding and Racing

39:09 Running Gear and Hydration Tips

41:10 MamasteFit Programs and Future Plans

43:57 Lessons Learned and Future Races

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Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

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🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Join Roxanne, a certified nurse midwife and former labor nurse as she demystifies fetal monitoring. Roxanne delves into continuous and intermittent fetal heart rate monitoring, discussing their history, benefits, limitations, and appropriate use for both high and low-risk pregnancies. Learn about categories of fetal heart tracings, how they influence labor decisions, and the importance of shared decision-making in choosing the right monitoring method for you. Whether you're expecting, a birth professional, or just curious, this comprehensive guide will empower you with essential insights on fetal monitoring!

00:00 Introduction to Fetal Monitoring

00:17 Meet Your Hosts

01:08 Understanding Continuous Fetal Monitoring

05:26 History and Evolution of Fetal Monitoring

08:24 Intermittent Auscultation Explained

13:01 Comparing Continuous and Intermittent Monitoring

14:45 Shared Decision Making in Fetal Monitoring

19:11 Conclusion and Resources

In this episode, perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula Gina outlines the phases of postpartum tissue healing, including the inflammation and proliferation phases, emphasizing the importance of patience and mindful movement during this period. She also provides practical advice on how to assess readiness for exercise, manage pressure, and avoid overloading the healing tissues. Additionally, Gina highlight the importance of consulting with healthcare providers and possibly a pelvic floor therapist for a tailored recovery approach. Check out our website at mamastefit.com to find the best program for you! 

00:00 Introduction: Returning to Exercise Postpartum

00:21 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne

01:09 Gina's Personal and Professional Experience

01:42 Postpartum: An Opportunity to Reset and Rebuild

02:57 Understanding the Postpartum Healing Phases

07:41 The Importance of Patience in Postpartum Recovery

09:18 Monitoring Symptoms and Adjusting Workouts

18:36 Breathing Techniques and Core Connection

21:52 Modifying Exercises for Better Pressure Management

25:48 Progressing Safely: Listening to Your Body

27:41 Postpartum Fitness Programs and Support

28:27 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

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🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

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Birth Partner Guide 

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Birth Plan 

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Gina breaks down what you need to know on how to automate the backend of a business to free up time for client interactions. The episode breaks down the essential steps for business automation, emphasizing the importance of creating and managing an email list. Gina shares her experience on using email platforms like Flow Desk to build automated workflows. The episode also discusses the effectiveness of offering free guides to potential clients and using platforms like ManyChat to automate communications, and the importance of nurturing client relationships through automated email sequences. Gina offers practical advice and insights aimed at helping service-based businesses, particularly those in pregnancy and postpartum care, to streamline their operations and better support their clients!00:00 Introduction to Business Automation00:22 Meet the Hosts: Gina and Roxanne01:10 Gina's Journey with MamasteFit01:24 Why Automate Your Business?02:47 Building an Email List03:39 Choosing the Right Email Platform04:27 Encouraging Newsletter Signups06:10 Creating and Offering Freebies09:30 Automating Freebie Distribution10:08 Using ManyChat for Instagram Automation13:58 Nurturing Your Email List17:14 Content Ideas for Newsletters18:23 Creating Effective Free Guides20:21 Conclusion and Mentorship Invitation21:23 Final Thoughts and Sponsor Message

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Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

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💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Birth Partner Guide 

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In this episode of The MamasteFit Podcast, Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and Roxanne, a certified nurse midwife, discuss the essential preparations for the postpartum period. Roxanne shares her personal experiences with previous postpartums, emphasizing the importance of planning beyond birth. She details various aspects of prep including nutritional strategies, mental health support, breastfeeding necessities, and physical comfort tools like iron supplementation, pelvic floor PT, and having adequate postpartum supplies. The episode highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to ensure a smoother recovery packed with professional tips, personal anecdotes, and recommendations for securing support systems in the postpartum journey.

00:00 Introduction to The MamasteFit Podcast

01:24 Roxanne's Postpartum Journey: Past Experiences

03:20 Preparing for Postpartum: Nutrition and Supplements

07:18 Postpartum Physical Support: Pelvic Floor and Prolapse

10:00 Postpartum Essentials: Meals, Baths, and More

21:39 Breastfeeding Challenges and Preparations

24:42 Sponsor Message: Needed Nutrition

29:53 Sterilizing and Pumping Milk

30:36 Challenges of Uneven Milk Production

31:22 Pumping and Bottle Feeding Strategies

34:39 Postpartum Mental Health and Therapy

39:41 Postpartum Physical Recovery

44:39 Support Systems and Paternity Leave

52:51 Postpartum Fitness Programs

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💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

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🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

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💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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In this video, Roxanne, a certified nurse midwife, labor nurse with 13 years of experience, and soon-to-be mom of 4 discusses the various signs that indicate labor may be coming within the next 24 to 48 hours. Aside from contractions, Roxanne covers everything from effacement to diarrhea, how big of a deal is the loss of the mucus plug, what is vaginal discharge vs amniotic fluid, lightening, nesting, and more! She also clarifies which signs are not reliable indicators on their own, such as cervical dilation. Join in to understand these signs better and prepare for your labor journey. Visit mamastefit.com for more educational resources and fitness programs targeted at prenatal and postpartum stages.

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00:00 Introduction to Labor Signs

00:13 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne

01:04 Overview of Labor Signs

01:51 Top 10 Signs Labor is Near

02:13 Effacement and Cervical Changes

03:32 Digestive Changes: Diarrhea and Loose Stools

03:58 Mucus Plug and Bloody Show

04:54 Increased Vaginal Discharge

06:05 Sponsor Break: Needed Perinatal Nutrition

08:25 Lightning and Back Pain

09:16 Prodromal Labor vs. True Labor

11:15 Nesting and Emotional Changes

13:08 Summary of Labor Signs

15:34 What Doesn't Predict Labor

17:04 Conclusion and Resources

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💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

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Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

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—-

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💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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Pelvic Floor 

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Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

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Birth Partner Guide 

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Birth Plan 

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In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne discuss the final weeks of Roxanne's pregnancy as she approaches 35-36 weeks. They cover various topics including the mental and emotional challenges of the final month of pregnancy, their personal experiences with labor timelines, and detailed preparations for a home birth. The hosts discuss the importance of having an action plan for potential birth emergencies, the use of specific birth equipment, and essential postpartum preparations. The episode also delves into personal anecdotes about holiday preparations, familial traditions, and the anticipation of welcoming the new baby.

00:00 Big Announcement: Roxanne's Pregnancy Update

00:27 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne

01:15 Navigating the Final Weeks of Pregnancy

03:55 Predicting the Birth Date with Star Charts

08:13 Holiday Preparations and Family Traditions

22:02 Preparing for a Home Birth

30:52 Luxury Towels and Birth Preparations

32:46 Podcast Sponsor: Needed Nutrition

34:46 Emergency Birth Plans and Precautions

37:24 Neonatal Resuscitation Insights

47:01 Preparing for a Precipitous Labor

56:18 Postpartum Plans and Reflections

01:00:15 Upcoming Workshops and Final Thoughts

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💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

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Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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Birth Plan 

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On this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, perinatal trainer and birth doula Gina and certified nurse midwife Roxanne delve into the intricacies of pelvic mechanics for the pelvic outlet. They discuss more than just the 'knees and ankles out' approach, focusing on the importance of soft tissue, hormonal impacts, and pressure mechanics with rib cage and pelvic positioning. Key topics include understanding the pelvic outlet, the role of rib cage positioning, and asymmetrical pushing positions to facilitate baby movement during labor. The episode also touches on prenatal preparation and features insights from both hosts' professional experiences. 

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00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:27 Understanding Pelvic Mechanics for Pushing

02:06 The Role of Hormones in Pelvic Flexibility

03:52 Impact of Rib Cage Position on Pelvic Mechanics

08:58 Asymmetrical Pushing Positions

11:03 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition

12:55 Practical Tips for Asymmetrical Pushing

19:54 Prenatal Preparation for Pelvic Flexibility

21:12 Conclusion and Resources

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Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

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Birth Partner Guide 

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Birth Plan 

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In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne talk with Alex about her unmedicated hospital birth. Alex shares her preparation for birth, the support she received from her provider, and how she used distraction to manage early labor. She describes her quick progression once she arrived at the hospital, the transition through labor, and her birthing experience, which included pushing on all fours. Alex also discusses her postpartum journey, which remained positive for the first six months, and gives advice for expectant mothers preparing for an unmedicated birth. The episode touches upon various aspects of prenatal care, including the management of Group B Strep (GBS) and the importance of shared decision-making with healthcare providers.

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:10 Meet Alex: Preparing for an Unmedicated Hospital Birth

02:11 Alex's Pregnancy Journey and Provider Selection

03:59 The Onset of Labor: Early Signs and Distractions

07:27 Hospital Arrival and Transition to Active Labor

09:08 The Birth: Pushing and Delivery

13:28 Postpartum Reflections and Advice

19:56 GBS Positive: Understanding the Implications

23:37 Conclusion and Resources

Certified Nurse Midwife Roxanne explains the significance of the second trimester anatomy scan, typically performed between 18 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. She delves into the primary objectives of the scan, which include assessing the baby’s organs, limbs, and overall growth, as well as evaluating the placenta's position and condition. Roxanne also covers common reasons for follow-up scans and helps alleviate anxiety by discussing the low likelihood of identifying true abnormalities. She encourages viewers to share their anatomy scan experiences and highlights additional resources available through MamasteFit’s online educational and fitness programs for both prenatal and postpartum stages at www.mamastefit.com

00:00 Introduction to Anatomy Scans

00:18 Understanding the Anatomy Scan

01:14 What to Expect During the Scan

02:57 Key Measurements and Placenta Details

05:34 Umbilical Cord and Cervical Length

06:44 Amniotic Fluid and Fetal Sex

08:07 Post-Scan Procedures and Follow-Ups

09:07 Recap and Additional Support

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📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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Pelvic Floor 

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Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide 

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Birth Plan 

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