42 - Pregnant, Postpartum, and Crushing It: Fitness Myths Unveiled with Dr. Mandy Swinden
femSTRONG (+ EAST)21 Tammi 2025

42 - Pregnant, Postpartum, and Crushing It: Fitness Myths Unveiled with Dr. Mandy Swinden

Today’s episode is packed with game-changing insights for active women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and everything in between.

Our guest today is Dr. Mandy Swinden. Dr. Mandy is a powerhouse in women’s health, blending her expertise as a naturopathic doctor with over a decade of experience in fitness and kinesiology. As a former competitive athlete and mom of three, Mandy’s on a mission to help female athletes tap into their unique physiology to hit their goals without sacrificing their health.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

What to know about exercising when you’re trying to conceive

Modifying exercise during pregnancy to match your body’s needs

What to expect postpartum—and how to adjust your fitness goals

The science behind heart rate variability and tracking your cycle

Why mindset and a supportive birth team are key for an empowering birth experience

Mandy also shares insights on how to stay active throughout motherhood while prioritizing your long-term health. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay active during pregnancy, how your mindset can shape your birth experience, if it’s really safe to lift weights through pregnancy or how to ease back into activity postpartum — tune on in, bby!

Resources:

Check out Dr. Mandy’s Course, The Hormone Performance Connection HERE


Download your free femSTRONG Pelvic Floor & Exercise Guidebook HERE


Empower your perinatal wellness with femSTRONG Foundations HERE



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