The Pelvic Floor Project
This podcast is for anyone with a pelvic floor. Pssst….. everyone has a pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles responsible for controlling our bodily functions. I refer to myself as a physiotherapist for embarrassing issues. I routinely help clients address symptoms like incontinence, prolapse, diastasis, pelvic pain, intimacy issues and the list goes on. A theme that stands out to me is how little we learn about our private parts and the muscles surrounding. This podcast is for you if you are interested in learning more about your body. Focused on the female, I cover topics pertinent to puberty, athletics, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, menopause, surgery and so much more.I promise to share evidence based information through discussion with other health care experts in their field with the goal to showcase a holistic and empowering approach to taking care of the only body you will ever have. I hope you enjoy!
The Pelvic Floor Project
114. 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum with Dr. Margie Davenport
In this episode, I discuss with researcher and associate professor at the University of Alberta, Dr Margie Davenport:
- 2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy
- The benefits of physical activity following childbirth
- The recommendations for how much activity and the importance of gradual progression
- Do we actually need to wait 6 weeks to do exercise postpartum?
- Do we all NEED clearance from our care provider to exercise?
- The impact of sleep and breastfeeding
- No two people are the same!
Dr. Davenport was the Chair of the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy, and the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum. This work led to the development of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy, Get Active Questionnaire for Postpartum and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology/American College of Sports Medicine Pre & Postnatal Exercise Specialization. Dr. Davenport leads the Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health (www.exerciseandpregnancy.ca), and has published more than 200 manuscripts related to physical activity and sport during preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum period. Over the last decade she has worked with a number of National/International organizations including FIFA, the World Health Organization, International Olympic Committee, Sport Canada, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, and the American College of Sports Medicine to support physical activity during and following pregnancy.
LINKS MENTIONED
2019 Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines throughout Pregnancy
New Screening Tool: Get Active Questionnaire for Postpartum
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