The sister duo, Amy and Krystle, are back on the Expecting and Empowered podcast to bust one of the biggest birth myths out there — that you have to give birth on your back! This common misconception, often fueled by TV and movie portrayals of labor, doesn’t reflect what’s truly best for many birthing moms. In this episode, Amy and Krystle break down why pushing on your back might not be the most ideal position and dive into the science and strategy behind movement during labor. Krystle, a wo...
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The sister duo, Amy and Krystle, are back on the Expecting and Empowered podcast to bust one of the biggest birth myths out there — that you have to give birth on your back! This common misconception, often fueled by TV and movie portrayals of labor, doesn’t reflect what’s truly best for many birthing moms. In this episode, Amy and Krystle break down why pushing on your back might not be the most ideal position and dive into the science and strategy behind movement during labor. Krystle, a wo...
93. You’re Not Alone: Navigating SPD in Postpartum
The Expecting and Empowered Podcast
12 minutes
3 months ago
93. You’re Not Alone: Navigating SPD in Postpartum
In episode 91 we talked all about SPD pain during pregnancy, but we’ve had a lot of women from our community ask about SPD pain during the postpartum period! Today, Krystle is going to close that loop and talk about things you can do to alleviate SPD pain during postpartum. Through proper full ribcage breathing, keeping movements symmetrical until inflammation has decreased, and modifying your workouts, less pain and a stronger pelvic floor is possible. A great feature about the Expecting and...
The Expecting and Empowered Podcast
The sister duo, Amy and Krystle, are back on the Expecting and Empowered podcast to bust one of the biggest birth myths out there — that you have to give birth on your back! This common misconception, often fueled by TV and movie portrayals of labor, doesn’t reflect what’s truly best for many birthing moms. In this episode, Amy and Krystle break down why pushing on your back might not be the most ideal position and dive into the science and strategy behind movement during labor. Krystle, a wo...
