In this episode, I discuss with researcher and associate professor at the University of Alberta, Dr Margie Davenport:

• 2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy
• The benefits of physical activity following childbirth
• The recommendations for how much activity and the importance of gradual progression
• Do we actually need to wait 6 weeks to do exercise postpartum?
• Do we all NEED clearance from our care provider to exercise?
• The impact of sleep and breastfeeding
• No two people are the same!

Dr. Davenport was the Chair of the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy, and the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum. This work led to the development of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy, Get Active Questionnaire for Postpartum and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology/American College of Sports Medicine Pre & Postnatal Exercise Specialization. Dr. Davenport leads the Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health (www.exerciseandpregnancy.ca), and has published more than 200 manuscripts related to physical activity and sport during preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum period. Over the last decade she has worked with a number of National/International organizations including FIFA, the World Health Organization, International Olympic Committee, Sport Canada, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, and the American College of Sports Medicine to support physical activity during and following pregnancy.

LINKS MENTIONED

2019 Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines throughout Pregnancy

2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour & Sleep Throughout the First Year Postpartum.

New Screening Tool: Get Active Questionnaire for Postpartum

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