Ep 286: Preparing for the Marathon Of Pregnancy with Amy Keifer from Expecting and Empowered

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 24 December 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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I know you want to exercise during pregnancy, but what are you supposed to do and how do you do it safely? Amy Keifer from Expecting and Empowered is here to answer that question and more!

After starting her personal training career working with pregnant clients, she realized there were a ton of misconceptions still floating around about exercising during pregnancy. That’s why she and her sister created their thriving maternal fitness community. As a registered nurse, doula, personal trainer, and having gone through three unmedicated births, Amy offers invaluable firsthand insight. This is a great conversation and I know you’re going to find it incredibly valuable.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

Whether you should start strength training during pregnancy
How you can start exercising during pregnancy
What the benefits are of exercise during pregnancy
What coping techniques Amy recommends for managing pain during labor
How can movement and labor rituals help you manage contractions
How water, like a tub or shower, can help alleviate labor pain
Why it’s important to understand the stages of labor and what to expect during each
Why you should take time to familiarize yourself with your birthing options
Who should be on your support team and what roles they can play during labor
What are the benefits of practicing breathwork and mindfulness for labor prep

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0:00.0	I know you want to exercise during pregnancy, but what are you supposed to do and how do you do it safely?
0:09.1	We're going to get into that in today's episode with Amy Kiefer from expecting and empowered.
0:20.2	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:23.5	If you're having a baby in the hospital, you are giving birth in a system that too often takes away power from women over what happens in their own bodies.
0:32.7	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a practicing board certified OBGYN, who's had the privilege of helping
0:37.9	well over a thousand babies into this world. I've been a doctor for over 20 years, and I'm here
0:42.8	to help you take back your power, advocate for yourself, and have the beautiful pregnancy and
0:48.6	birth that you deserve. This podcast is for educational purposes only, and it's not a substitute
0:53.5	for medical advice.
0:54.8	Check out the full disclaimer at Dr.nacle rankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
0:59.1	Now let's get to it.
1:02.4	Want to feel more calm and confident about giving birth?
1:07.2	The birth with power brief is my free weekly email that gives you a fun pregnancy fact, one mind-set shift, and one small step to prepare without the overwhelm.
1:22.3	It's like having me in your corner cheering you on every Thursday.
1:31.1	Don't miss it. Head to Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email to sign up today. Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast.
1:38.1	This is episode number 286, whether it is your first time listening or you've been here before.
1:44.0	Thank you, thank you for
1:45.0	spending some time with me today. In today's episode, we have Amy Kiefer. After starting her
1:51.1	personal training career working with pregnant clients, Amy realized that there were far too many
1:57.2	misconceptions still floating around. Expecting and empowered was created by Amy and her
2:02.8	sister, who are on a mission to bring clarity to all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
2:09.2	As a mom to three little ones born via unmedicated birth, Amy's got the personal experience to help
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