Are you strength training for Parenthood?

Parenthood is HEAVY.

.. and no one talks about it.

Just look at this list:
* Strollers: 26-35 lbs
* Bucket seats/ carriers: 14-22lbs
* Pack N Plays: 5-15 lbs
* Standing Bassinets: 26-50lbs
* Swings: 15-25 lbs
* Pumps: 3-5 lbs
* Baby Wearing (1-2lbs + added weight of kiddo)
* Shirts
* Wraps
* Carriers
* Diaper Bag/ backpack: 10-30lbs
* High Chair: 10-20 lbs
* Jumpers: 15-20lbs
* Toybox: 10-50lbs

Similar to running a marathon or taking up a new activity, you arent going to be strong enough, have the right skillset or endurance on DAY 1 without any preparation or skilled training?

So I am here to scream it from the rooftops that strength training DURING pregnancy, intentionally progressive training, has many benefits (different post coming in hot on that later this week) but ONE of the many benefits is that when we are carrying and lifting and moving through life, carrying a kiddo and their stuff, our muscles and systems will be able to meet the demand at hand.

I am all for rest and recovery, but 6 weeks of NOTHING then to be cleared to do EVERTHING isnt the best plan. Lets all come together to realize the musculoskeletal marathon that the birthing individual just performed in growing a human THEN laboring and birthing a human life then we progress to recovery + accepting the new increased demand as noted above.

Let’s all take a page out of Oprah’s book, and agree that EVERYONE should see or be referred to pelvic health therapy during pregnancy and postpartum?

(*in my best “you get a car” voice) “YOU GO TO PELVIC HEALTH REHAB” 😂

Check out the Instagram post & all the comments HERE

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