The Mother Runners Podcast with Whitney Heins

DR. MARGIE DAVENPORT: Disrupting Beliefs About Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise

• The Mother Runners I Whitney Heins • Season 1 • Episode 18

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If you are unsure of even fearful about running during pregnancy or returning to run postpartum—this episode is for you! 

Join me for an enlightening episode featuring Dr. Margie Davenport, an exercise physiologist and professor at the University of Alberta, who is revolutionizing the conversation around exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. In this episode, we challenge outdated misconceptions and delve into the latest research that demonstrates not only the safety but the benefits of exercising while pregnant and after giving birth.

We explore the empowering message that:

🌀yes, you can run long distances

🌀lift heavy weights, 

🌀and even start running during pregnancy. 

Dr. Davenport shares critical insights on how exercise can significantly reduce the risks of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and postpartum depression. 

Moreover, we tackle important topics such as: 

🌀the mental and physical health benefits of exercise, 

🌀the potential impact of breastfeeding on injury risks, 

🌀and whether running affects your chances of conceiving. 

Having published over 200 manuscripts and collaborated with prestigious organizations like FIFA and the World Health Organization, Dr. Davenport brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. We dive into her recent findings, discussing how exercise should be approached during pregnancy for optimal health, the limits athletes should consider, and what postpartum return to running entails. 

RESOURCES:

Website: exerciseandpregnancy.ca

Questionnaire:  https://csep.ca/2021/05/27/get-active-questionnaire-for-pregnancy/

IG: @drmargiedavenport

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Whitney Heins is a mom of 2, a lifelong runner, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. When training for her first marathon as a mom, she found a dearth of information related to running and motherhood. She also felt extremely isolated as a new mom. As a former TV journalist and a freelance writer she decided to use her skills to fill the void with an online resource and community, called The Mother Runners. Whitney also recognized a need for run coaches who understood the demands of motherhood, so she also became a running coach—unearthing a passion for helping moms reap the rewards and empowerment of running. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, two kids, and three dogs.