All programs, workouts and movement sessions are designed, filmed, and created by our founder Ella Dove.

All programs, workouts and movement sessions are designed, filmed, and created by our founder Ella Dove.&#xA0;

Who creates the workouts and content in the Momday App?

Ella Dove is:. If you are interested in asking Ella a specific pregnancy or postpartum question, you can post on the 'Community' page of the Momday App.

Ella Dove is:<ol><li>Certified NASM personal trainer</li><li>Certified NASM pre/postnatal fitness specialist&#xA0;</li><li>Certified PCES pregnancy &amp; postpartum corrective exercise specialist</li></ol>If you are interested in asking Ella a specific pregnancy or postpartum question, you can post on the &apos;Community&apos; page of the Momday App.&#xA0;

What qualifications does Ella Dove have?

Always consult your doctor for health questions. Momday offers general guidelines, not medical advice. You can generally begin Momday guided or self-guided cesarean program 3-4 weeks postpartum:.

Always consult your doctor for health questions. Momday offers general guidelines, not medical advice.&#xA0;You can generally begin Momday guided or self-guided cesarean program 3-4 weeks postpartum:<ul dir="auto" style=" text-decoration: none;"><li>ACOG Recommendation: Avoid abdominal exercises until your cesarean site heals (6+ weeks).</li><li>Program Design: Ella&#x2019;s program begins with gentle breath work, mobility, and pelvic floor exercises. By week 3-4 of the program, if pain is managed and the incision is healing, you may progress to light TVA (transverse abdominis) exercises&#x2014;provided there&#x2019;s no pulling sensation around your scar or increased pain during or after activity.</li><li>Your Journey: Everyone&#x2019;s postpartum recovery is unique. Progress at your own pace, listening to your body&#x2019;s signals.</li></ul>

How soon after having a c-section can you start the postpartum recover plan?

You can begin preparing your body for birth any time, ideally you want to transition from pelvic floor strengthening to pelvic floor lengthening and mobility exercises no later than 34 weeks into your pregnancy. Labor prep exercises are included in y

You can begin preparing your body for birth any time, ideally you want to transition from pelvic floor strengthening to pelvic floor lengthening and mobility exercises no later than 34 weeks into your pregnancy.&#xA0;Labor prep exercises are included in your weekly workout schedule as lower body workouts are designed to incorporate labor prep, so you are beginning labor prep as soon as you begin working out with Momday!If you prefer shorter labor prep routines on certain days or want to substitute a workout with a labor prep session, you have that flexibility. You can access these options through the Labor Prep Studio on the pregnancy page, which provides additional movement sessions beyond your weekly schedule.

When should I begin labor prep?

Ella's Pregnancy program and workouts are specifically designed to prepare your pelvic floor for birth, strengthen your core and help your body navigate its changes for a more comfortable pregnancy and smoother postpartum recovery. Diastasis recti is

<div style=" text-decoration: none;" id="isPasted">Ella&apos;s Pregnancy program and workouts are specifically designed to prepare your pelvic floor for birth, strengthen your core and help your body navigate its changes for a more comfortable pregnancy and smoother postpartum recovery. Diastasis recti is a natural part of pregnancy which occurs in nearly 100% of pregnancies by the third trimester, abdominal separation is how your body makes space for your baby to grow! However, during all Momday workouts we work on strengthening your core to maintain good tension of the tissues as they stretch which will help with their recovery postpartum. <div title="Show full content">First and second degree tears are common for first and second time moms, it&apos;s very natural and not something to be afraid of! However, all Momday workouts include labor preparation exercises to help prepare your pelvic floor muscles and tissues for the stretch required as your babies head is crowning which may reduce your risk of severe tearing.</div></div>

Questions from our Community

Who creates the workouts and content in the Momday App?

What qualifications does Ella Dove have?

How soon after having a c-section can you start the postpartum recover plan?

When should I begin labor prep?

Does your program include core strengthening, help with Diastasis recti, prevent tearing and prepare your pelvic floor for birth?