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Postpartum recovery is one of the most important - and often overlooked - phases of a woman’s health journey.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jen Dugard, founder of MumSafe™, award-winning exercise professional, educator and author who has dedicated her career to helping women safely navigate pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal recovery.

After becoming a mother herself in 2008, Jen recognised a significant gap in the fitness industry when it came to properly supporting women during pregnancy and after birth. Since then, she has been on a mission to educate both mums and fitness professionals about safe exercise, recovery and long-term wellbeing during the postnatal period.

In this conversation we explore:

• Jen’s journey in the fitness industry and how motherhood reshaped her career
• What every new or expectant mum needs to know about safe exercise after birth
• The long-term consequences of ignoring postnatal recovery
• The pressure many women feel to “bounce back” after pregnancy
• Why the fitness industry must move beyond aesthetics and focus on supporting women’s health
• Responding to the harmful narrative that new mums are simply “lazy” if they don’t regain their pre-baby bodies quickly
• How busy mums can still prioritise their own wellbeing and self-care

This episode is an important reminder that postpartum recovery isn’t about rushing back to how your body once looked — it’s about honouring everything your body has been through and supporting it with the care it truly deserves.

Whether you’re a new mum, expecting a baby, or simply interested in women’s health, this conversation offers valuable insight into why postnatal care matters so much for long-term wellbeing.

Have a listen to our chat, or watch the full video on YouTube here.

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