Welcome to Pregnant & Strong - this podcast aims to help more people feel mentally and physically strong in pregnancy. From myth busting, to conversations with experts - many mums themselves, to practical tips and sharing of research - the aim of each episode is to leave you feeling motivated and most importantly, empowered to move more during your pregnancy.

This chat mainly focuses on what happens in the lead-up to pregnancy, although we touch on pregnancy as well. In respect of this, please be aware that this episode comes with a trigger warning - we discuss the whole spectrum of fertility journeys, including miscarriage and so if this doesn’t feel like the right time to listen to the episode, we understand. Feel free to come back to it or skip this one altogether and join us later in the series when Hayley will be sharing more of her expertise around nutrition during the pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Hayley’s recommendations to take away this week were:

It Starts with the Egg - Rebecca Fett

At-home blood testing kit to identify any nutrient or vitamin deficiencies, which we discussed on the pod - Randox vitamin deficiancy test

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You can find me on Instagram @strongwithionamumby

You can find Hayley on Instagram @nesting.nutrition and her website https://www.nestingnutrition.co.uk/

Welcome to Pregnant & Strong - this podcast aims to help more people feel mentally and physically strong in pregnancy. From myth busting, to conversations with experts - all mums themselves, to practical tips and sharing of research - the aim of each episode is to leave you feeling motivated and most importantly empowered to move more during your pregnancy.

This episode’s links and accounts to follow:

Hatch Athletic

This Woman Lifts

The Active Pregnancy Foundation

Here is the little present from me to you to celebrate episode 1 - a free core/ pelvic floor workout for you to try at home. No equipment needed - all I ask is that you are safe to exercise and if you are unsure about this or are suffering from any pregnancy complications, that you seek medical advice before giving it a go!

15 Minute Core and Pelvic Floor Workout with Iona

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You can find me on Instagram @strongwithionamumby