The BIRTHFIT Podcast

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 279: Your Earned Range of Motion

"Your earned range of motion" is a cue you've probably heard from me a hundred times — today I'm breaking down what it actually means, and why it's not the same thing as

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 278: Interventions

Grab our free PDF, Interventions List: What You Need to Know Before Labor Day. If you're a coach or practitioner, check out A Coach's Guide to Prenatal Training and The

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 277: Why I Stopped Saying "Safe" (And You Should Too)

In this 10 min episode, Dr. Lindsey shares why she does not use the phrase "safe exercises". This is episode is not to be missed, especially if you have ever been handed

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 276: Can I do CrossFit Pregnant?

In this episode Dr. Lindsey talks about a mindset shift that must happen in pregnancy. She also shares her banned list of movements and why there is really no "safe" move

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 275: Webster

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey talks about her experience with the Webster Technique. She has taken the seminar four times; twice with the legendary Dr. Jeanne Ohm, DC, whe

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 274: Sleep Biology inside the Motherhood Transition

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey gives a short and sweet overview of sleep biology and the shifts throughout the motherhood transition. She also shares wisdom on why our

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 273: Trust

What if pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care could feel more empowering and less overwhelming? In this episode, Dr. Lindsey shares the one word she hopes BIRTHFIT will

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 272: The Core Conversation Nobody is Having

In this BIRTHFIT Certification Masterclass, Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu, DC, strength coach, and semi-retired doula, dives deep into the foundations of core and pelvic floo

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 271: PreEclampsia

In this episode Dr. Lindsey talks all about preeclampsia. She gets into the data, conventional care, midwifery care, and what traditional birth keepers might do. Dr. Lind

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 270: Topical Progesterone

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses what is progesterone, the three options available for topical use, how and when to use, and lifestyle practices that influence prog

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 269: I'm Bleeding, Now What?

This episode is for you if you're in your first trimester and recently experienced some sort of bleeding. Dr. Lindsey discusses why color and amount matter. She also disc

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 268: GBS

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey discuss Group B Streptococcus (GBS). She shares her personal story around GBS and why she wouldn't do the test again. Dr. Lindsey also shares

BIRTHFIT Episode 267: Fertility While Breastfeeding

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses fertility tracking while breastfeeding and 4 things to consider when trying to conceive while breastfeeding. She also shares tips o

BIRTHFIT Episode 265: Alysa Seeland, Fond Bone Broth

In this episode of the BIRTHFIT Podcast, Lindsey sits down with Alyssa Seeland, founder and CEO of Fond Bone Broth, to explore the intersection of motherhood, nourishment

BIRTHFIT Episode 264: Prenatal Fitness Benefits

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses benefits of exercise during pregnancy. She shares some of the latest research and what moves the needle for labor outcomes, mom

BIRTHFIT Episode 263: Station Grading, Friedman's Curve and Why They Are Flawed

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses two of the biggest tools commonly used for measuring labor progress- Station Grading and Friedman's Curve. She breaks down the

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 262: 10 Things I'd Share If I Knew I Wouldn't Hurt Your Feelings

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey shares 10 things that she'd communicate with you if she knew it would NOT hurt your feelings. Spoiler alert- if you know her, she'd probably

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 261: A Christian Healing Approach with Brigid Tibaldi

In this episode, we welcome Brigid Tebaldi — a board-certified Health Coach and mentor who helps women uncover the original story their nervous system learned… and rebuil

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 260: The Postpartum Fitness Pyramid

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses The BIRTHFIT Postpartum Fitness Triangle. She breaks down the Recovery, Rehab, Rebuilding, and Sport phases inside the triangle

BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 259: DRA Healing is Deeper Than You Think

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses what is DRA (diastasis rectus abdominis) and an opportunity to shift your mindset when it comes to healing. She discusses why d