In this episode, Mish interviews Jen Dugard, the founder of MumSafe™, about her journey in the fitness industry and her mission to provide education and support for moms and women. They discuss the importance of collaboration over competition in the fitness industry and the need for standardized education and insurance requirements for trainers working with pregnant and postpartum women. 

Jen also shares her plans to expand MumSafe™ to the UK and her wishlist for changes in the industry, including improved continuity of care and education for women. The conversation highlights the importance of addressing women's health in the fitness industry. It emphasizes the need for pre and postnatal screening and education, as well as the significance of women's participation in fitness. 

The discussion also explores the challenges in implementing women's health education and the need for greater recognition and support for women in the industry.

Takeaways

🌸Collaboration over competition is essential in the fitness industry, especially when working with moms and women.

🌸Standardized education and insurance requirements are needed for trainers working with pregnant and postpartum women.

🌸Continuity of care and education is crucial for women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey.

🌸Improving sexual education in schools is necessary to provide young girls and boys with a better understanding of their bodies and health. Pre and postnatal screening should be conducted at the sales level in fitness clubs to ensure the safety and well-being of women.

🌸Statistics show that there are more women than men participating in fitness activities, and a significant percentage of women are mothers.

🌸Women's health should be considered a mass special population, requiring specific guidelines and training.

🌸There are challenges in implementing women's health education, including resistance from regulatory bodies and issues of fair compensation for women in the industry.

🌸There is a need for comprehensive women's fitness education that covers all stages of a woman's life.


Connect with Jen

Link back to www.mumsafemovement.com as mentioned in the episode

Find Jen via her Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jendugard/

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