GRAINNE DONNELLY: Postpartum Return to Run Guidelines
Episode description
Episode 1
Postpartum Return to Running: A Conversation with Gráinne Donnelly, Co-Author of the Postpartum Return to Run Guidelines
Today, I’m thrilled to speak with Gráinne Donnelly, one of the leading voices behind the Postpartum Return to Run Guidelines. Gráinne and her colleagues identified a major gap: there wasn’t sufficient guidance for moms or postpartum professionals on how to safely help women return to running after childbirth. Their groundbreaking work laid the foundation for better postpartum care while emphasizing the need for more research in this area.
One of their key findings? The 6-week postpartum check isn’t enough for many women. They advocate for a more comprehensive 12-week postpartum assessment to better align with the timeline of tissue healing and set moms up for success.
In this episode, we cover critical topics like:
- What are the Postpartum Return to Run Guidelines, and how can they help moms?
- Why the shift from 6 weeks to 12 weeks matters for recovery.
- Understanding the timeline of tissue healing after birth.
- How to empower moms to take on more substantial exercise safely.
- The science behind the 12-week timeframe for postpartum readiness.
- Giving women permission to go slow and focus on recovery.
- Key considerations for moms returning to running.
If you’re a postpartum mom or a professional supporting moms, this conversation is a must-listen. Gráinne’s insights are invaluable for creating a stronger, healthier, and more empowered postpartum journey.
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction to the guidelines
3:00 changing from 6 to 12 weeks
8:27 three things for moms to consider
11:56 top 2 mom-to-mom tips
15:00 how to learn more
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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.
This show has been a long time in the making!
You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.
If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!
If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)