235: The Truth About Heavy Lifting During Pregnancy: Safety and Research Insights with Christina Prevett PT, PhD

Today, I sat down with Dr. Christina Prevett to explore some of the most common—and often misunderstood—questions surrounding pregnancy, postpartum exercise, and pelvic health.

Christina shares insights from the latest research on topics including heavy lifting during pregnancy, pelvic floor dysfunction, and postpartum recovery. We discuss what the evidence actually says about exercise safety, why blanket recommendations often fall short, and how individualized approaches can better support women throughout pregnancy and beyond.

One of my favorite parts of this conversation is our discussion on nuance—recognizing that every athlete's experience is different and that coaching decisions should be guided by both evidence and context.

Whether you're a coach, clinician, athlete, or someone simply looking to better understand the evolving research in women's health, this episode offers practical insights and thoughtful perspectives that can help you approach pregnancy and postpartum training with more confidence and clarity.

Connect with Dr. Christina: IG: @dr.christina_prevett Podcast: https://thebarbellmamas.com/podcast/

Need workouts for your pregnancy or postpartum? Check out my programs (now with app access!):

The Pregnant Athlete Training Program: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/the-pregnant-athlete-program

The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.ppaprograms.com/pp-program

Interested in coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes in person?

Join the waitlist for the next Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism LIVE Certification happening this September in Boise. Be the first to hear details when registration opens.

👉 Join the waitlist here: https://briannabattles.kit.com/ppa-live

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