Vibrantly You® Podcast | Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness for Pregnancy & Postpartum

Trigger warning: in this episode we discuss pregnancy loss and c-section birth.  In today's episode, Megan shares her pregnancy and birth experience with her first child. This was her second pregnancy (first pregnancy ended in miscarriage) and also happened at the very beginning of the pandemic.  We discuss tips for having a c-section and what you can expect from that experience!  We hope you...

In today's episode, Caitlin walks us through her birth with her first baby. In this episode, we discuss prodromal labor and postpartum hemorrhage (TW bleeding). If you are experiencing anxiety in pregnancy or are processing birth trauma, check out Postpartum Support International to find a trained perinatal mental health professional near you If you experienced a similar birth and want to rea...

In today's episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we are diving into one of the biggest prenatal exercise myths - avoiding ab work during pregnancy. Meg walks us through where the myth likely originated from (fear of developing Diastasis Recti) as well as WHY a strong core is important during pregnancy and the different types of ab exercises that are safe and recommended for pregnancy.  If yo...

In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin talks about Gestational Diabetes and how nutrition can help manage this condition naturally.  The good news is that many pregnant people CAN manage a GD diagnosis through dietary and lifestyle changes. We cover: - healthy balanced meals for gestational diabetes - managing gestational diabetes naturally - blood sugar control during pregnancy -...

Wondering if you really need to wait for your 6-week postpartum clearance before starting to move your body again? In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Meg and Caitlin unpack what that “6-week green light” from your OB or midwife actually means — and why it's not a magic switch that signals your body is ready for full workouts. They discuss what gets checked during that appointment...

In today's episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin shares her recommendations for early postpartum meal prep, foods to support postpartum recovery, nutrients to optimize healing from childbirth, plus easy ways you can nourish your body without added stress.   For more information on postpartum nutrition and easy recipes to follow, check out her Postpartum Nutrition E-book HERE.   Discl...

In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we discuss pregnancy fitness tips for the first trimester, how to adjust workouts when you're low on energy, and what is considered "safe" in the first trimester. We also cover mindset shifts to help you stay consistent, feel confident in the exercise you're selecting, and know what you're doing is safe.  CLICK HERE for the AC...

In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re diving into how to manage nausea and food aversions during pregnancy with practical, nutrition-focused strategies. We’ll share tips for overcoming morning sickness, finding foods you can tolerate, and staying nourished even when eating feels challenging. If you’re in your first trimester and struggling with nausea and food aversions, this episod...

Welcome to the Vibrantly You® Podcast! We’re so excited to have you here! In this first episode, we’re sharing a little about who we are, our backgrounds in perinatal nutrition and fitness, and how we became passionate about supporting moms through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health. Whether you’re navigating your journey to motherhood, balancing prenatal fitness, or looking for tips on p...

Welcome to the Vibrantly You® Podcast! We’re your hosts Megan Martineau and Caitlin Cipriano. Megan is a Certified Personal Trainer and Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist. Caitlin is a Certified Perinatal Nutritionist. We are both moms to two kiddos and after our own experiences with pregnancy and postpartum, became passionate about helping other moms on their journeys.  On the Vibrantly You® Podcas...