Ep 103: Ashleigh's birth story, part 2

Ep 103: Ashleigh's birth story, part 2

Author: Ashleigh VanHouten & Rachel Gregory | Fitness, Strength Training, Wellness June 3, 2025 Duration: 1:12:46

In this vulnerable episode, Ashleigh shares her pregnancy and birth story from the recent birth of her daughter. She covers topics including:

  • Her symptoms and overall experience during pregnancy, and how it differed from her first
  • How she managed severe pubic symphysis pain, and her experience with pelvic floor physiotherapy
  • All the details of her unmedicated water birth and the immediate postpartum period
  • Information on her exercise and nutrition
  • The ups and downs of being a parent of two, and how this is impacting her fitness and overall health
  • And much more!

And listeners learned about the NEW program from Muscle Science for Women: The Fit Pregnancy Specialization program! There has been a slight delay in launch, but if you want to be the first to gain access to the program (and our early bird discount) you can email and let us know at musclescience4women@gmail.com

 If you're interested in listening to Ashleigh's episode all about her first pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, you can listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FHQRW8LMDEXt2lLUgpLVz?si=eb5dab46d9ba4e6b

If you have comments, feedback, or questions please send them to musclescience4women@gmail.com.

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Learn more about the hosts at rgfit.com and ashleighvanhouten.com


Ashleigh VanHouten and Rachel Gregory, the co-creators behind the Muscle Science for Women training program, bring their combined expertise as a health coach and a nutritionist-strength specialist into a regular, down-to-earth conversation. This isn't about generic fitness advice; it's a deep, practical look at how women can build strength and wellness on their own terms. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with two knowledgeable friends who genuinely understand the specific physiological and cultural landscape women navigate in gyms and kitchens. They tackle the real questions-from optimizing nutrition for energy and recovery to designing effective training sessions and critically examining fitness trends. The dialogue is always rooted in science but delivered without jargon, making complex topics like metabolism, hormonal influences, and sustainable habit change both accessible and actionable. Tuning into this podcast offers a reliable source of clarity amidst the noise, transforming the principles of muscle science into a personalized roadmap for anyone looking to feel stronger and more confident. You'll hear honest discussions that blend evidence with experience, all aimed at empowering your individual health journey.
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