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The Village Used to Be the Default For almost all of human history, no mother raised a baby alone. Grandmothers, aunties, neighbors and other mothers all pitched in, and cultures around the world built rest and care into the postpartum season. Somewhere along the way, the village became optional, and then it disappeared from view. The need for it never went away.   In this episode, Dr. Lindsey covers where the village went, what isolation costs mothers in pregnancy and postpartum, and four practical ways to rebuild your village on purpose, starting this week.   In this episode: Why humans were built to raise babies with many hands Postpartum traditions from around the world that protected new mothers How isolation affects a mother's stress, sleep, healing and mood How to map your village and make specific asks before you need them How chiropractors and gym owners can cultivate the village where they work Join the BIRTHFIT Newsletter Get on the Certification Waitlist

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses three case questions that were submitted recently. She gets into a career change into birth work, round ligament discomfort, and pain in feet at the top of the second trimester. Listen to this episode to hear how Dr. Lindsey approached these cases.    Certification Waitlist

How Full Is Your Cup, Really? You're doing all the "right" things: the workouts, the supplements, the birth prep. So why do you feel wired at night, drained all day, and one spilled cup away from tears? In this episode, Dr. Lindsey breaks down the difference between your load (everything being asked of you) and your capacity (what your body and nervous system can actually hold right now). You'll learn why pregnancy and postpartum change your capacity week to week, how to tell adaptive stress from overreach, and a simple three-question check-in you can do every Sunday using the BIRTHFIT 7 Pillars. Small adjustments, made consistently, help you build forward instead of burning out. Your body isn't failing you. It's telling you the truth about your capacity. Coach Accelerator Program BIRTHFIT Certification Waitlist Newsletter PDF Freebie

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In this episode, Dr. Lindsey talks about a critical inventory checkin that every practitioner and coach must do with their clients. This one inventory question will determine how you show up for women on your table or in your gym.   The BIRTHFIT Certification Waitlist Free Inventory Checklist Sacred Season eBook Prenatal Training eBook

"Your earned range of motion" is a cue you've probably heard from me a hundred times — today I'm breaking down what it actually means, and why it's not the same thing as flexibility. In this episode: Why flexibility alone gets you into a position but won't get you out of it with control The nervous system's role in range of motion, and why some ranges never feel "earned" no matter how much you stretch Why fear-based caution — keeping everyone in a tiny, restricted range — doesn't protect capability, it just delays building it A simple three-step process for actually earning range: find your edge, train at it, progress it slowly Why pregnancy and postpartum are seasons to keep building this, not seasons to pause it Grab our free PDF, Interventions List: What You Need to Know Before Labor Day. If you're a coach or practitioner, check out A Coach's Guide to Prenatal Training and The Sacred Season ($33 each). BIRTHFIT Certification enrollment opens twice a year — spring and fall —  join the waitlist.

Grab our free PDF, Interventions List: What You Need to Know Before Labor Day. If you're a coach or practitioner, check out A Coach's Guide to Prenatal Training and The Sacred Season ($33 each). BIRTHFIT Certification enrollment opens twice a year — click HERE to join or jump on the waitlist.

In this 10 min episode, Dr. Lindsey shares why she does not use the phrase "safe exercises". This is episode is not to be missed, especially if you have ever been handed a list of exercises that were "safe". Be sure to share this with your favorite coach or chiropractor.   BIRTHFIT Certification Sacred Season Postpartum eBook

In this episode Dr. Lindsey talks about a mindset shift that must happen in pregnancy. She also shares her banned list of movements and why there is really no "safe" movement in pregnancy. If you do CrossFit or coach CrossFit, this episode is for you. BIRTHFIT Community BIRTHFIT Certification Prenatal Training Program Prenatal Training eBook

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey talks about her experience with the Webster Technique. She has taken the seminar four times; twice with the legendary Dr. Jeanne Ohm, DC, when she was alive. If you're a chiropractor, this episode is not to missed.   Join the BIRTHFIT Community Membership and get your first month free Be sure to check out the BIRTHFiT Certification - next Cohort starts this fall!

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey gives a short and sweet overview of sleep biology and the shifts throughout the motherhood transition. She also shares wisdom on why our bodies have shifts in sleep and how we can shift our perspectives to optimize this chapter when operating on less sleep. Get ONE free month of the BIRTHFIT Community by following this link Join the BIRTHFIT Certification and be a part of the change in how we support women

What if pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care could feel more empowering and less overwhelming? In this episode, Dr. Lindsey shares the one word she hopes BIRTHFIT will always be known for and dives into the core problem BIRTHFIT was created to solve. She unpacks how the BIRTHFIT approach—guided by its seven pillars—helps individuals and families prepare for birth, recover with intention, and create a foundation for lifelong health and resilience. Whether you're expecting a baby, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about a different approach to maternal health, this episode offers an inside look at the mission and philosophy behind BIRTHFIT. Join the BIRTHFIT Certification to support your community Subscribe to the BIRTHFIT Community to join the conversation with other like minded women.

In this BIRTHFIT Certification Masterclass, Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu, DC, strength coach, and semi-retired doula, dives deep into the foundations of core and pelvic floor health through the lens of the BIRTHFIT Core System. Learn why the core is much more than a group of muscles—it is a dynamic pressure management system that relies on proper breathing, nervous system regulation, movement, and overall health. Lindsey breaks down common misconceptions surrounding core training, including the popular "suck your belly button in" cue, and explains how chronic inflammation, gut health, nutrition, and circadian rhythm can directly impact core function and recovery. In this masterclass, you'll discover: • The BIRTHFIT Core System framework • Why breathing is the foundation of all core work • Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) principles from the Prague School of Rehabilitation • The connection between the nervous system, core function, and pelvic floor health • How developmental movement patterns influence lifelong movement quality • The role of circadian rhythm in maternal health and labor • Practical diaphragmatic breathing techniques The session concludes with a live consultation on SI joint dysfunction, exercise recommendations, and audience Q&A, including discussion around rib flare and core rehabilitation. Interested in becoming a BIRTHFIT Coach or Practitioner? Learn more about the BIRTHFIT Certification and how to confidently support women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood. Join the BIRTHFIT Community Membership to be a part of more conversations like this.

In this episode Dr. Lindsey talks all about preeclampsia. She gets into the data, conventional care, midwifery care, and what traditional birth keepers might do. Dr. Lindsey also discusses how preeclampsia starts long before the actual diagnosis and why preconception care matters. Preconception is a 2 person job. She finishes with some deeper, emotional thoughts on preeclampsia.   The BIRTHFIT Certification ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN  JOIN The BIRTHFIT Community

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses what is progesterone, the three options available for topical use, how and when to use, and lifestyle practices that influence progesterone production. The BIRTHFIT Certification open for Enrollment Join the BIRTHFIT Community