Amy Leedham

Today I speak with Amy Leedham, a former professional trail runner, sustainability consultant, and mom of two who has been navigating challenging pregnancy and postpartum issues for the better part of 5 years. Her experience with running and activity during two pregnancies and postpartum recoveries paints a very different picture than what we typically see portrayed in the media. Amy talks about her two different postpartum periods and how here return to running was not what she expected.

We  talk about:

-doing everything “right” and still having complications

-post-birth injuries

-building a postpartum team

-adding in strength training

-shifting identities

-prioritizing rest and recovery

-taking time for yourself

-vaginal estradiol

-navigating child care

-activities with your kids

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

3:36 journey to returning to run

10:11 navigating a second pregnancy

15:40 being open about her experience

22:39 second pregnancy differences

30:45 getting care postpartum

42:55 postpartum during covid times versus “normal” times

51:50 layers of a mom’s experience

57:57 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH AMY

IG: https://www.instagram.com/amy_the_punisher/

Website: www.amythepunisher.com

The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms’ Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.

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