A podcast that redefines what it means to be informed in your pregnancy and birth.
This can seem like you are on an overwhelming journey. Breathe. Always come back to the breath. And read on. We are here to help.
[0.45] Brigid introduces Annabelle Stratton to the listeners.
[1.45] Annabelle explains what a strength and conditioning coach is and what her job is.
[3.28] Annabelle explains the difference between an elite athlete and somebody that might be doing 250 minutes of strenuous exercise a week?
[5.05] Annabelle talks about the benefits of exercise in pregnancy.
[6.16] Brigid and Annabelle talk about the ‘talk test’ and the guidelines for exercising in pregnancy.
[9.40] Annabelle talks about athletes maintaining a stable temperature in pregnancy.
[10.36] Annabelle talks about what medical practitioners’ athletes have as a part of their team and how they can support them in their pregnancy.
[15.22] Annabelle talks about the Mum-Alete Project that the Australian Institute of Sport is running.
[16.16] Brigid and Annabelle discuss whether there is a special edge that pregnant athletes have?
[17.33] Annabelle talks about the changes that are made to a pregnant athlete’s weight training.
[19.44] Annabelle talks about the changes that she made to the training program of the pregnant Paralympic athlete that she trains.
[22.23] Brigid and Annabelle talk about modifications that pregnant women who train a lot and want to maintain that level in pregnancy should make.
[24.41] Annabelle talks about exercise support garments that pregnant women should consider when training.
We work and live on Wadawarrung land. We acknowledge the Elders, past present and emerging. We also acknowledge the rich birthing history of aboriginal women and the connection to country that this has been and always will be.
We have 15+ years of running a busy obstetric practice, helping more than 4000 babies to enter this big beautiful world. We live and breathe babies and we are here to help you become MAMA.