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Here’s what to expect from this episode:

If you’ve ever undergone an unexpected C-section, you probably weren’t prepared for the recovery that follows. I know this firsthand. That’s why I’m excited to bring you this episode where I sit down with Madeline Custer, my go-to resource during my own C-section recovery.

Madeline, a mom of two with her third on the way, shares her invaluable insights on both undergoing and recovering from a C-section. We delve into everything from personal birth stories and unexpected C-section journeys to practical advice for postpartum recovery and mentally navigating a birth experience that doesn’t go as planned.

If you’re interested in learning how to navigate C-section recovery with positivity and empowerment, don’t miss this episode. Tune in to gain candid insights and actionable tips that will help you feel more prepared and resilient.

Meet Madeline: 

Madeline is a wife, mom of two with a third baby on the way and founder and Head Trainer of MOVES APP. Madeline holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and is a certified personal trainer, including pre and postnatal training. As a former college athlete, Physical Education teacher, soccer coach, and marathoner, Madeline understands the power of community and appreciates movement in all forms. She discovered that for many, the missing link in effective training is aligning specific goals with science-backed methods while maintaining an environment that sustains consistency and enjoyment. Her personal passion towards motherhood and a deeper calling to support women in C-section recovery has been propelled by personal experience, professional learning and partnering with experts in pelvic floor physical therapy to bring accessible practices and confidence to women right in their own homes via MOVES APP.

Topics covered on C-Section recovery: 

• Learn about the surprisingly high frequency of C-sections and the lack of preparation in standard birth classes
• The benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy for C-section recovery and confidence building
• What scar mobilization techniques you can focus on for healing
• The importance of support systems in easing your recovery through practical help like meal trains and childcare
• Madeline shares some of her rractical recovery advice, including using stool softeners, hydration, abdominal bands and silicone strips for scar care

Resources Mentioned:

• Download Madeline’s MOVES APP and use my code ‘MMWPOD’ for a discount
• Check out Barefaced 
• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Without Sacrificing A Life Well Lived
• Want to lose fat, fix your metabolism and tone your body for a lifetime without sacrificing the foods you love? Sign up to my transformative 8 week course, The Macro Body Method
• Ready to reach your body transformation goals the right way without restriction, sacrifice, or even dieting? Apply for my 4 month coaching program, The Macro Accelerator 
• Want to take the guesswork out of your nutrition and get a professionally tailored macro count to start transforming your body to look and feel your best? Grab your Custom Macro Assessment

Connect with Madeline:

• Visit her website 
• Follow her on Instagram @madeline_moves

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros
• Subscribe to the show on YouTube @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Episode 77: 3 Month Postpartum Update: Weight, C-Section Recovery and More
• Episode 65: My Positive Birth Story: An Unexpected C-Section Delivery
• Episode 61: Navigating the Postpartum Transition with Tayla Burke and Tori Dietz
• Episode 45: How to Strength Train and Leverage Your Pelvic Floor Throughout Pregnancy For a Smoother Delivery and Recovery

More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

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