The Barbell Mamas Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pelvic Health

This episode debunks myths about heavy lifting during pregnancy, featuring insights from a pelvic floor physical therapist and researcher.

The host reflects on a difficult year marked by her mother's passing and discusses the intersection of motherhood, exercise, and pelvic floor health.

This episode discusses exercise considerations and modifications during early pregnancy, drawing from the host's personal experience as a pelvic floor physical therapist and pregnant athlete.

This episode discusses considerations for preparing for a second or subsequent pregnancy, focusing on changes in family dynamics and physical preparation for active mothers.

Christina Previtt, a pelvic floor physical therapist and fitness expert, introduces her podcast for active mothers and previews a commentary on a Call Her Daddy episode featuring author Sarah J.

This episode features a discussion with nutritionist Mel Sulaver about fueling strategies for active mothers during pregnancy and postpartum.

This episode of the Barbell Mamas podcast addresses common pregnancy and exercise questions from Reddit threads, offering expert advice from a pelvic floor physical therapist and researcher.

This episode discusses new research on diastasis recti, clarifying misconceptions about abdominal separation during pregnancy and postpartum for active mothers.

Christina Previtt shares insights from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology conference's pre-conference focused on exercise in pregnancy, health in pregnancy, and early childhood development.

This episode addresses common concerns and uncertainties active moms face when returning to running, lifting, and sports postpartum, based on Reddit responses and expert insights.

A pelvic floor physical therapist discusses the realities of exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, addressing misconceptions and connecting it to military life.

This episode explores the evolution of research on exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, discussing how far understanding has come for active mothers.

This episode features a book review of 'Floored' by Dr.

This episode discusses bracing and belting techniques for athletic performance and pelvic floor health, addressing common issues like incontinence in female lifters.

This episode discusses new FIFA return-to-sport guidelines, the impact of GLP-1 medications on pelvic floor health, and postpartum vaginal changes for active mothers.

A pelvic floor physical therapist critiques common pregnancy fitness advice like 'listen to your body' and 'if you were doing it before pregnancy, you can keep doing it now' to help active mothers navigate exercise safely.

This episode addresses postpartum return to exercise questions from real-world examples, focusing on evidence-based guidance for active mothers.

This episode explores how social media influences women's health decisions, featuring an interview with health communication scientist Dr.

This episode of the Barbell Mamas podcast discusses realistic fitness approaches for mothers during chaotic seasons like pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on pelvic floor health and exercise.

This episode explores whether exercise modifications are necessary during pregnancy, sparked by a conversation with fitness expert Brianna Battles about coaching approaches.

Christina Previtt introduces The Barbell Mamas Podcast, focusing on pelvic floor health and fitness for pregnant and postpartum women, while sharing a personal update about her mother's stage four cancer diagnosis and its impact on her life.

This episode of the Barbell Mamas podcast discusses misleading headlines about hormone replacement therapy in perimenopause and addresses training considerations for pregnant athletes, based on questions from listeners.

This episode explores the evolving perspectives on exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on pelvic health and the realities for active mothers.

This episode discusses recent research on high-load training, miscarriage myths, and pelvic floor truths for active mothers, presented by a pelvic floor physical therapist and researcher.

This episode explores how exercise, nutrition, and stress management impact fertility for active women, focusing on menstrual cycle awareness and health promotion.

This episode discusses pelvic organ prolapse, addressing fears and providing guidance on how to continue weightlifting and exercise safely for active mothers.

The host, a pelvic floor physical therapist and mother, discusses her personal experience with a missed miscarriage and plans to explore different types of miscarriage management with her partner.

The host discusses her shift from New Year's resolutions to setting intentions for 2026, focusing on realistic goals for active mothers.

A pelvic floor physical therapist and mother discusses postpartum recovery and exercise for active women navigating motherhood.

This episode discusses diastasis recti and coning during pregnancy, exploring core rehabilitation for active mothers.

This episode examines the evolving advice on Kegels during pregnancy, discussing the shift from universal recommendation to anti-Kegel movements and emphasizing evidence-based, nuanced approaches for active individuals.

This episode explores the intersection of motherhood and athleticism, focusing on how to foster lifelong exercise habits in children while navigating fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges.

This episode discusses pelvic floor issues during exercise, particularly for mothers, with insights from a pelvic floor physical therapist.

A pelvic floor physical therapist and mom discusses how influencers on platforms like TikTok spread myths about pregnancy and fitness, emphasizing the need for evidence-based information.

This episode discusses research findings on breastfeeding and injury risk, addressing myths and misconceptions for active mothers.

This episode introduces the Barbell Mamas podcast, focusing on pelvic floor health, exercise, and motherhood topics for active women.

This episode discusses postpartum depression and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue about mental health for active mothers while clarifying the host's role as a physical therapist rather than a mental health professional.

This episode introduces the Barbell Mamas podcast, focusing on exercise, pelvic floor health, and motherhood topics for active women.

The host shares insights from the Female Athlete Conference, discussing topics relevant to active mothers, including fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum issues.

This episode debunks common myths about pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, offering insights from a pelvic floor physical therapist for active mothers.

This episode discusses personalized approaches to modifying exercise during pregnancy, emphasizing that most activities are safe except for direct abdominal impact.

This episode explores the challenges of comparison and misinformation on social media during pregnancy and postpartum journeys for active mothers.

This episode discusses early return to exercise after a C-section, challenging traditional timelines and sharing insights from a pelvic floor physical therapist's experience with clients.

This episode discusses bracing and belting techniques for performance and pelvic floor health in female lifters, addressing common issues like incontinence during heavy lifting.

This episode explores the debate on whether to perform kegels during strength training, specifically for active mothers, based on recent research and expert insights.

This episode discusses how Olympic mothers are challenging traditional views on pregnancy and postpartum fitness, highlighting their experiences and the broader implications for active women.

This episode discusses how to modify Olympic weightlifting exercises for athletes during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on pelvic floor health and safe training practices.

Christina Previtt introduces The Barbell Mamas Podcast, focusing on fitness for women during pregnancy and postpartum, sharing her expertise as a pelvic floor therapist and athlete mom.

This episode discusses cesarean delivery, its prevalence, and considerations for active mothers during pregnancy and postpartum, emphasizing the importance of understanding all birth outcomes.

Christina Previtt introduces the Barbell Mamas podcast, focusing on postpartum health for active women, and discusses new research including a Delphi consensus and the 2025 Canadian guideline for physical activity and sleep in the first year postpartum.

A pelvic floor physical therapist discusses research on running during pregnancy and its impact on pelvic floor dysfunction.

A pelvic floor physical therapist discusses postpartum surgery options for active women, including treatments for incontinence, prolapse, and abdominal wall issues.

A pelvic floor physical therapist discusses pregnancy-related complications and the role of exercise for active women.

A pelvic floor physical therapist interviews a midwife about obstetrical provider differences and exercise during pregnancy and postpartum.

A pelvic floor physical therapist and mom discusses fitness during pregnancy and postpartum, with a special guest episode featuring her husband on incorporating fitness into family life.