Lots of changes occur in our bodies during pregnancy and the core experiences the most extreme changes. The muscles in your core will stretch to make room for baby, but by establishing proper breathing patterns and core function, we can protect our bodies from injury, reduce potential pregnancy related aches and pains, and help with postpartum recovery. No matter if you’re pregnant, 6 weeks postpartum, or 6 years postpartum - learning how to care for your core is essential to caring for your body as a busy mom.On this episode, Maike Mancuso, mother of two, certified health coach, and fitness and yoga instructor, shares tips to help any mom strengthen her core as a form of physical self-care.Here is a glance at this episode:>>[3:00] What led Maike to be passionate about postpartum fitness>>[4:30] Differences in how other countries provide support to postpartum mothers>>[6:40] What in the world is “the core”?>>[9:40] ANY time is the right time to learn how to engage and strengthen your core>>[13:50] A simple breathing exercise any mom can try to practice engaging and strengthening the core>>[16:40] Resources Maike recommends so you can learn how to engage and strengthen your coreThe Mama Method Website: https://www.maikemancuso.com/ Remember to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing!Want more? Start your journey to building healthy self care habits at habitmakermama.com/prioritizeyourselfchallenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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