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As the lead developer of the world’s first stand-alone guidelines for postpartum exercise and sleep, Margie Davenport knows a thing or two about the complexity of the post-baby period.

Learn about the key benefits of staying active, including how moderate-intensity exercise a week can boost sleep, mental health, and even reduce the risk of postpartum depression. Dr. Davenport will also talk about the importance of pelvic floor muscle training and share simple tips for better sleep, like building a calming bedtime routine.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional or a new mom, this session is packed with practical, science-backed advice to help you navigate postpartum wellness. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear from one of the world’s top experts in maternal health!

Speaker Info

Dr. Margie Davenport

Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation was the Chair of the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy, and the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum. This work led to the development of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy, Get Active Questionnaire for Postpartum and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology/American College of Sports Medicine Pre & Postnatal Exercise Specialization.

Dr. Davenport leads the , and has published more than 175 manuscripts related to physical activity and sport during preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum period. Over the last decade she has worked with a number of National/International organizations including FIFA, the World Health Organization, International Olympic Committee, Sport Canada, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, and the American College of Sports Medicine to support physical activity during and following pregnancy.