Beyond the 6-Week Check: Rethinking Perinatal Fitness and Postnatal Recovery with Dr Margie Davenport

The Core Connect Podcast · Feb 6, 2026 · 44m

In this episode, Marianne is joined by Dr Margie Davenport to explore themes ranging from preconception to postpartum timelines, including how women can best return to running after childbirth.One of the world’s leading researchers in women's health, Margie has played a pivotal role in advancing evidence-based guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum. While her work is often referenced in athletic populations, this conversation highlights why all mothers, not just athletes, benefit from better preconception education, realistic timelines, and more supportive models of…