Pelvic Health and Fitness
Pelvic Health and Fitness is a podcast hosted by Rhonda Chamberlain, Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Coach, and mom of two.
This podcast is for moms who want real, honest conversations about their body, their health, movement, and everything in between.
Rhonda shares practical tips, evidence-informed insights, and the kind of support she wishes more women had access to.
Whether you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, menopause, returning to exercise, or just trying to stay strong through the chaos of everyday life, this space is for you.
Topics include pelvic health, fitness, and the emotional ups and downs of motherhood (with zero focus on weight loss), and a strong focus on realistic, sustainable movement that fits into your real life. No all-or-nothing mindset, no gimmicks, no quick fixes, no BS, just small, consistent steps that support your long-term health.
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Pelvic Health and Fitness
Episode #67: Pregnancy exercise myths with Danielle Ufniak
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In today’s episode, Rhonda talks with special guest, Danielle Ufniak, about pregnancy exercise - what got her into physiotherapy, her two pregnancy experiences, and we even bust a few exercise myths while we’re at it!
Danielle Ufniak is the founder of Flow Physio + Wellness, a multidisciplinary clinic that includes physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, paediatric care, Pilates, yoga and most relevant - women's pelvic health. Danielle is a registered physiotherapist, pelvic floor physiotherapist, certified perinatal fitness coach, certified mat and Reformer Pilates instructor and most recently, a mother to almost 2 children (currently expecting baby #2!) AND the author of the book 'Empowered Mama'. Danielle's mission is to help women feel empowered and confident while moving through the many transformational periods of their lives - periods, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond!
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LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE
Danielle’s Website(Flow Physiotherapy + Wellness)
Buy Danielle’s Book on Amazon - Empowered Mama
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SHOW NOTES:
(0:49) - Rhonda welcomes Danielle Ufniak to the show!
(2:12) - What got Danielle into physiotherapy?
(4:50) - How did Danielle set up her business to marry all of her passions?
(7:25) - Danielle talks through her experience in 2 pregnancies, things that have surprised her, and lessons in exercise she has learned along the way
(15:14) - We bust some prenatal exercise myths (i.e. - kegels are vital, low impact is required, if you stop exercising in first trimester you cannot reintroduce it into your pregnancy later on)
(25:21) - What Danielle recommends to clients in terms of exercise considerations for each trimester of pregnancy
(36:01) - All about the core - should we stop ALL core work in pregnancy?
(39:00) - On personalizing your pregnancy recovery
(43:32) - Danielle’s last little bit of advice for us today!
(45:27) - How to reach Danielle, and episode wrap up!