In today's episode, I'm so excited to chat with you about my gentle c-section for my second birth and how you can plan for one, too. About one in three births in the US is a c-section. That's a pretty high statistic, so I want to talk about it so you can be as prepared as possible. I'm sharing how I went in knowing I'd have a c-section (and everything I tried to avoid it), what a gentle c-section is, things to consider adding to your birthing plan, and tips for making the recovery process easier.

If you have any other questions about having a c-section, drop those to me on Instagram @drkarlie! And don't forget to check out my C-Section Postpartum Plan to help you regain a strong core after major abdominal surgery.

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Connect with Dr. Karlie:

• Follow on Instagram @drkarlie
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Gentle C-Section Checklist
• Postpartum Plan C-SECTION edition: Get your body back
• Learn more about healing your core, pelvic floor, and more postpartum HERE
• Check out all my plans and resources HERE
• My most popular plan: Get Your Body Back Stronger Than Ever

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Today, we're talking all about diastasis recti–what it is, what's normal, and how to fix it. Because I have people come into my office and reach out online every single day about this. So, in this episode, I'm here to tell you that diastasis recti, or ab separation, is totally normal in pregnancy and postpartum. I'm also sharing what you can do during pregnancy so it doesn't get worse, how to start functionally healing it back up postpartum (and when to pursue more advanced treatment), and debunking some of the biggest myths around diastasis recti.

I know the emotional toll this can have on moms, especially when we're trying to find who we are again, so I hope this episode helps ease some of those nerves you may have. And don't forget to grab my free download to help heal your diastasis recti and feel stronger than ever!

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Connect with Dr. Karlie:

• Follow on Instagram @drkarlie
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• FREE DOWNLOAD: Fix Your “Mommy Pooch”
• Episode 1. How to Start Postpartum Rehab for Moms at Any Stage of Motherhood
• Fix your Abs
• Learn more about healing your core, pelvic floor, and more postpartum HERE
• Check out all my plans and resources HERE
• My most popular plan: Get Your Body Back Stronger Than Ever

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In today's episode, I'm chatting with former CrossFit competitor and mom of three kids under five, Nicole Roggow, all about returning to fitness postpartum (and more!). She is just a wealth of knowledge on social media; she tells it like it is, and I had so much fun interviewing her.

Nicole shares her athletic journey and transition into motherhood, what her fitness looks like now as a mom, working out with your kids, and tips for women non-athletes getting into fitness.

She's also a nutrition coach specializing in training and coaching pregnant and postpartum women, so we also dove into her experience with and tips for breastfeeding, postpartum nutrition, and how she changed her postpartum fitness after having her first child.

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Connect with Nicole:

• Follow on Instagram @nicole.roggow and @honoryournutrition
• Check out her website

Connect with Dr. Karlie:

• Follow on Instagram @drkarlie
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about healing your core, pelvic floor, and more postpartum HERE
• Check out all my plans and resources HERE.
• My most popular plan: Get Your Body Back Stronger Than Ever
• FREE DOWNLOAD: Fix Your “Mommy Pooch”

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