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Oct 2022
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#149| Is It Safe To Exercise While Pregn...

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In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Alexis Morgan and Dr. Christina Prevett to discuss exercise and pregnancy. We look to answer: How can women best Prehab their body to get ready for pregnancy physically? What is relative energy deficiency syndrome? How can women best take care of their mental health during pregnancy? Is it safe to exercise while pregnant? What modifications if any need to be changed? All of this and more are answered in this episode.

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Guest Bio:

Dr. Christina Prevett MScPT, PhD (c)  teaches five courses at the Institute of Clinical Excellence, including Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete: Pregnancy and Postpartum. She speaks internationally on topics such as Lifting in Pregnancy and Postpartum and Pelvic Health for the Female Athlete. Christina is a national-level weightlifter, who competed in powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting meets within 6 months of giving birth to her daughter Mya.

Dr. Alexis Morgan, PT, DPT is a women’s health physical therapist, internally trained pelvic floor clinician, and CrossFit-L1 trainer located in Hendersonville, TN. She specializes in treating pregnant and postpartum athletes.

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