Postpartum Strength | Safe Training While Breastfeeding

Want to get back to strength training but still exclusively breastfeeding postpartum?! In this episode from The Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Dr. Dom, Doctors of Physical Therapy discuss how postpartum women can safely return to strength training while breastfeeding with practical tips, personal experiences and evidence-based advice to help new moms regain strength and support their health during the postpartum period. Ready to start the Hip Plan, Core Plan or Full Body Low Impact Plan mentioned? Use code "OPTIMAL" and get started for your first month for just $20: https://jen.health/freetrial Ready to up the weight, gain the strength and power but need short nap time workouts that don't take hours? Use code "OPTIMAL10" and get Strong Healthy Joints for life! https://jen.health/strong Need electrolytes? We LOVE LMNT, especially during the seasons of pregnancy & postpartum to support your body's increased demand and hydration! Check them out here & get a free sample pack with your purchase: https://drinklmnt.com/pages/free-gift... Interested in a clean protein powder that only has 3 ingredients? We love BeWellByKelly's Beef Isolate Protein. Use code "DOCJEN" to get a discount here: https://bewellbykellyshop.com/discoun... For full show notes & additional discounts & links, head here: https://jen.health/podcast/426 02:30 - Mindset Shifts Postpartum 04:23 - Prolactin and Its Effects 05:35 - Oxytocin and Maternal Bonding 06:35 - Estrogen Drop and Bone Health 08:16 - Progesterone Decrease and Mood 09:08 - Relaxin and Joint Laxity 11:09 - Cortisol and Recovery 12:25 - Joint Pain and Strength Training Benefits 14:43 - Nutrition & Hydration 17:03 - Progressive Strength Training Approach 18:00 - Personal Postpartum Exercise Timeline 21:25 - Individualized Return to Strength Training 22:14 - Accountability Postpartum ------------------------------------------------------------- Dealing with consistent pain? Not sure what to do? GET STARTED ON THE JEN HEALTH PLATFORM! Trust me, you'll want in on this. I curated 14 and 30 day plans based on different body parts or pain points so you just get to follow along, learn & feel better! Get started with a free week here: https://www.jen.health/freetrial It's like physical therapy in your back pocket! Need therapy bands, sliders and a jumprope to workout from home? Get The Optimal Body Therapy Kit today! This kit has the all the essential physical therapy equipment you'll need PLUS it includes a FREE Low Back Plan to learn how to use the equipment: https://theoptimalbody.myshopify.com/... Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/c/docjenfit?s... Let’s Connect... Website: https://jen.health/ Instagram:   / docjenfit   Facebook:   / docjenfit