Dr. Lena

✨ Most pregnancy exercises won’t prevent diastasis recti…
�because your body doesn’t function in isolated movements.

It functions in transitional movements—like getting on and off the toilet.

☀️ Hi, I’m Dr. Lena — occupational therapist and mom.

And this is where I see the biggest gap.

Most women are doing exactly what they were told to do.

That’s the problem.

Because a lot of pregnancy advice focuses on isolated exercises…
�instead of the movements your body actually relies on every single day.

Your core is not an exercise.
�It’s a functional system.

And motor learning research is clear—
�your body adapts through specific, repeated real-life movement patterns.

So if you’re not practicing movements like this…

Your body isn’t learning how to:
�• manage pressure when standing
�• coordinate your breath with effort
�• protect your pelvic floor during transitions
�• move efficiently without strain

And then we act surprised when women experience:
�• diastasis recti
�• pelvic floor symptoms
�• back pain postpartum

What birth prep should actually look like:

100+ small, functional reps woven into your day:

• exhaling as you stand
�• leaning forward to shift weight before standing
�• staying connected through your core
�• avoiding breath holding

Because this movement?
�You’re doing it multiple times a day.

That’s your training.

That’s how you build a body that supports you after birth—
�not just one that completes a checklist during pregnancy.

If this is the first time you’re hearing this—you’re not behind 🤍
�You’re finally being given tools that actually translate to real life.

✨ I share practical, evidence-based tips like this daily—so you can use them, not just save them. 🤗

All my best,�Dr. Lena
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Can you actually prevent diastasis recti?

“You can’t eat dessert with gestational diabetes.”

That’s what I thought too.

But here’s what I’ve learned—blood sugar isn’t just about what you eat.
�It’s influenced by timing, meal composition, and what you ate beforehand.

Before this, I had a full meal built around:
�• protein
�• healthy fats
�• fiber

This is the pattern I follow: protein + fat + fiber first… then carbs.

So when I ate this after, my blood sugar barely changed.

And this wasn’t just any pastry.

It was an organic sourdough croissant made with minimally processed ingredients—which matters.

Fermented sourdough can be easier to digest, and the combination of fermentation + fat can lead to a more gradual glucose response for many people.

Of course, this is my experience—but it’s why I focus so much on gut health and meal structure during pregnancy.

Daily habits that support this for me:
�• kefir
�• sauerkraut
�• whole, minimally processed foods
�• balanced meals before adding carbohydrates

Most days, dessert looks simple—fruit with protein or healthy fats, or something homemade.

But sometimes… it’s a croissant with my toddler.

And that flexibility is what makes this sustainable.

☀️Hi! I’m Dr. Lena, an occupational therapist sharing how I keep my blood sugar stable during pregnancy—without cutting out foods I love.

My cookbook is almost ready 🤍
�✨Follow for real-life meals that actually help keep your numbers stable—without overthinking every bite.

💌 Comment “COOKBOOK” and I’ll send you the link when it’s released.

Until then, I will continue to share recipes and meal ideas in my stories for the rest of my pregnancy 🤍
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Can you eat dessert with gestational diabetes?