This week on The Bizzimumzi Podcast Ashley is joined in conversation by Nikki Bergen, Master Pilates Trainer, and creator of the Belle Method. Nikki, a very busy mum to two little ones, is an expert on pre-postnatal care. She talks with Ashley about the things that some women, including herself, go through during pregnancy. She also shares about a group of pregnant women that were going through fertility treatments. She remembers shoving back tears, shaking, and being so anxious to share because she wasn’t sure what reaction she would get, but at that moment, it was like the weight of the world was lifted off her shoulders. Click the link now to get our exclusive listener offer from our friends at Ready, Set, Jet and don’t forget to use the listener-only code ‘Bizzi30’ when you checkout to get 30% off your purchase. In this show you will hear: About the pelvic floor and how it can be affected by pregnancy and childbirth. Ashley and Nikki talk about how pilates and pelvic health exercises have helped them and others with their pelvic floor issues. How Rectus Abdominis impacts a pregnant person's life. Nikki explains that it’s basically when your abdominals stretch and thin to make room for a growing baby. Postpartum and misconceptions surrounding the subject. They also discuss the importance of doing specific pregnancy-friendly training rather than full cardio. About Nikki’s IVF (in vitro fertilisation) journey. She talks about why some people would have to go through fertility treatments and why she went through with it. Pelvic floor physiotherapy and why it’s needed. They talk about the specifics of what happens during intercourse that can result in pelvic floor issues. This show is lovingly supported by the fabulous Ready, Set, Jet. So you can discover why we are such super fans of Ready Set Jet’s products the team over there have created an exclusive deal just for Bizzimumzi podcast listeners, so when you click the link in the show notes right now, you can get 30% off their amazing Beauty Batons which are three skincare and makeup sticks that can replace your whole makeup bag - trust us Bizzimumzi’s, you will love these. Click HERE right now and don’t forget to use the listener-only code ‘Bizzi30’ when you checkout to get 30% off your purchase. See how Ready Set Jet’s amazing range can inspire you to “Live In Your Skin, Transform Your World.” The Bizzimumzi Podcast is brought to you by coffee-infused host Ashley Verma. This show is created to share all the ups, downs and all arounds of being a mom, owning a successful business and truly managing being an un-single single mom, attempting to balance all aspects of family life! Each week Ashley will be joined by a fellow inspiring, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi - who will share their own journey. This podcast is your weekly opportunity to take a deep breath as we try to navigate the wild world of parenting; think of this podcast as the safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves, we share our humility and relish in overcoming the inevitable failures that simply happen. This is a show for those Mom’s that are not trying to be shiny and filtered. This is a podcast for those who are unapologetically, at their best and worst, Bizzimumzi’s! Key Takeaways: Education on pelvic floor issues, rectus abdominis and IVF should be more prevalent so that women should not have to suffer in silence. When women talk about their pregnancy struggles and experiences, they are not looking for unsolicited advice; they would much rather you listen and sympathise with them. Resources Nikki Bergen LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Ashley Verma LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices