DR. RACHEL TINIUS | Exercise in Pregnancy & Underserved Communities
In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Rachel Tinius, Associate Professor at Western Kentucky University, about her pioneering research on the transformative impact of exercise during pregnancy. Dr. Tinius has dedicated her career to exploring how physical activity benefits both maternal and infant health, especially through community-based interventions that support pregnant and postpartum women in underserved communities.
Her latest innovation, the mobile app BumptUp®, bridges a critical gap by providing evidence-based exercise guidance for women at every stage of motherhood. Learn how Dr. Tinius is changing the game for maternal wellness!
*Topics Covered:*
Why inactivity is common in pregnancy
Creating BumptUp® and its mission
Evolution of exercise guidelines for pregnancy
Supporting underserved communities
The power of an app in maternal health
How activity influences pregnancy outcomes
Pregnancy as a catalyst for healthy habits
Join us as we explore how exercise can support a healthy pregnancy journey and beyond!
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Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
5:35 inactivity in pregnancy
8:17 creating BumptUp
12:45 what makes BumptUp special
16:45 pilot study
20:20 meeting people where they are
23:54 her experiences with pregnancy
27:35 influences of parents on activity
34:00 empowering moms in pregnancy
38:10 thinking ahead to menopause
42:52 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: / carriepagliano
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH RACHEL
IG: / bumptuplabs
Website: bumptupapp.com
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