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Jul 2022
42m 12s

When can I start exercising after giving...

Giovanna Fletcher
About this episode
In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi dives into pre and postnatal health with fitness expert and public speaker Shakira Akabusi. The pair discuss everything from exercise to breastfeeding, recovery times to staying fit during pregnancy.

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