Episode 332: Should You Do Pregnancy Core Work If You’re Having A Scheduled C-Section?

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are answering a listener question: I’m having a planned c-section. I’m early in my pregnancy, but I know it’s going to be a c-section birth. Should I do any core work during the pregnancy, or just leave it?

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Resources and References

• Jessie’s PFSA Waitlist

Show Notes

0:55 - Get on The Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy waitlist!

2:00 - What we are talking about today!

2:52 - Jessie’s short answer

3:08 - Anita’s long answer

4:18 - Your abdominal muscles are not cut through

4:48 - The core work is not JUST for postpartum recovery - it’s for preparation for pregnancy, too

5:30 - With the core comes the pelvic floor

7:19 - If you are having a healthy, low-risk pregnancy, it’s totally fine to…

7:46 - Wrap up