Ep. 134 Moving Through Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and Why It All Matters w/ Megan Martineau

Pregnancy comes with enough questions—figuring out how to move your body safely shouldn’t be one of them. We're joined by Megan Martineau, a NASM-certified personal trainer who specializes in pre and postnatal fitness. She breaks down what safe movement really looks like during pregnancy—and spoiler alert: it’s not as scary or restrictive as a lot of us have been led to believe.

We talk about all the confusing (and often conflicting) advice out there and how overwhelming it can be, especially for first-time moms. Megan reassures us that most exercises are safe as long as you’ve been cleared by your provider—basically, skip the extreme sports and direct hits to the abdomen, but otherwise, you're good to move. She shares why form, posture, and breathing (like 360-degree breathing) are key, and how to ease into strength and cardio workouts at any fitness level.

Whether you were active before pregnancy or are just starting out, Megan offers practical tips to help you feel strong, supported, and confident in your body. We also touch on the importance of tuning out social media noise and finding trusted advice that actually makes you feel empowered—not scared.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this safe?” or “Where do I even begin?”—this one’s for you.

Top Three Things You Will Learn In This Episode:

1. What types of exercise are actually safe during pregnancy—including which ones to avoid and how to know when you're overdoing it.

2. Why breathing techniques, posture, and good form matter more than intensity, especially as your body changes throughout pregnancy.

3. How to start (or maintain) a fitness routine during pregnancy, even if you weren’t active before—plus how to filter out the noise and find advice you can trust.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Megan Martineau’s Website: https://www.vibrantmamawellness.com

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