The Fitness Founder Uplifting Forgotten Mothers and Rewriting Postpartum Care
Just imagine giving birth, surviving the physical and emotional toll, and then being left to figure it out alone. No roadmap. No support. Just the pressure to “bounce back.”
For too many mothers, this is the reality. And in the United States, the system isn’t built to support them.
According to the Pew Research Center, the U.S. is the only high-income country among 41 studied that does not mandate paid parental leave. Most countries offer at least six weeks; many offer 18 weeks or more. Yet American mothers are expected to return to work quickly, often without the recovery, resources, or respect they need.
Brittany Biggett-Heeren saw that reality unfold while working in healthcare. She saw the loneliness, the silence, and the urgent need for change. Then, one fitness class shifted everything. A pregnant woman entered Brittany’s session and left midway, not because she wasn’t welcome, but because no one knew how to support her.
That walkout sparked a mission.
Today, Brittany leads Prismatic Venus Fitness (PVF), a maternal wellness movement bringing education, advocacy, and holistic health back into motherhood.
This is not your average fitness story. It’s about innovation, inclusion, and the power of one woman’s leap from corporate comfort to courageous impact.
When One Walkout Becomes a Wake-Up Call
The origin of Prismatic Venus Fitness isn’t a marketing pitch; it’s a personal reckoning.
During a routine strength training class, a visibly pregnant woman quietly exited halfway through.
Brittany, then a group fitness instructor with a healthcare background, felt it deeply.
“That moment stuck with me,” Brittany shared. “I wanted her to feel supported. But I didn’t have the right tools. That didn’t sit right with me.”
It wasn’t the first time she saw unmet maternal needs. In her corporate role, she worked in hospitals and health systems, often wondering what happened to moms after they were discharged.
“Some had balloons and support. Others were completely alone. That contrast shattered me,” she recalled.
That contrast and that walkout became the seed for PVF.
Not Just Fitness: The Method That Meets Mothers Where They Are
PVF isn’t about losing baby weight. It’s about reclaiming autonomy.
At the heart of Brittany’s approach is the PVF Method, a four-part model that feels more like empowerment than exercise:
Assess—Start with where you are: emotionally, physically, and mentally. PVF helps women understand their baseline with empathy.
Educate—From pelvic floor health to mental health red flags, PVF fills the education gap that traditional care often misses.
Advocate—This is where PVF breaks the mold. Brittany equips women with the language, confidence, and data to advocate for themselves in medical and social systems.
“If something feels off, speak up. You know your body. You know your story,” she emphasized.Thrive—With group fitness, personalized coaching, and community events, PVF creates a sustainable space for real growth.
This method isn't theoretical—it's lived experience made actionable.
What Does 'Prismatic' Really Mean?
The name Prismatic Venus Fitness isn’t just poetic; it’s purposeful.
When Brittany chose the word “prismatic,” she did so intentionally. It reflects the multifaceted nature of womanhood and motherhood and how women shift, reflect, and adapt in the face of every season, every role, and every challenge.
“The prismatic part is, yes, the mom is the main priority, but the family is really integral to it,” Brittany shared in her MBNews interview. “Working with kids, pregnant parents, and even fathers, everyone’s mental and physical wellness is connected.”
A prism refracts light into a full spectrum. PVF does the same: honoring all shades of the maternal journey from empowerment and grief to advocacy and healing.
It’s not just about workouts. It’s about seeing the whole person and reflecting their needs with clarity, compassion, and science.
Reclaiming Power in a Patriarchal System
One of PVF’s most radical acts of wellness? Returning power to the people, especially women navigating medical systems.
“We go into healthcare systems, and it’s very patriarchal,” Brittany said. “The doctor knows what’s happening. And nine times out of ten, yeah, they do. But you know your body, too.”
This mindset is core to PVF. Brittany isn’t anti-medicine. She’s pro-agency.
PVF helps clients feel equipped to have real conversations with their providers—to ask questions, to push back, and to get second opinions. And to trust that intuition is data, too.
“That’s what I want my business to be: a resource to advocate, not just for yourself, but for your baby, your partner, and your parents. Anyone,” Brittany said.
This isn’t about rebellion. It’s about collaboration. PVF empowers women to work with doctors, not blindly under them.
Because true wellness starts with belief in yourself.
Why Postpartum Support Changes Everything
While most systems treat postpartum as an afterthought, Brittany sees it as the most crucial phase of maternal care.
“Postpartum is the biggest factor for maternal morbidity in this country,” she said. And she’s right; many new moms are discharged from hospitals without clear resources, support, or even a sense of what to expect.
Brittany saw this firsthand in her hospital work. “Some rooms were filled with family and joy. Others… just one mom, alone,” she recalled.
That contrast stayed with her. And it drives the mission of PVF: to never let a new mother feel alone again.
Through health coaching, community connection, and education, PVF provides tools that hospitals often miss:
Referrals to pelvic floor therapists
Mental health support
Movement classes and recovery guidance
Family-inclusive care strategies
Brittany is also pursuing certification in postpartum care, not just for credibility, but for impact.
She knows that real healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community. And PVF is here to build that community, one empowered mother at a time.
Because postpartum isn’t a finish line. It’s a new beginning for moms, for families, and for the future of maternal care.
Leaving the System to Build Something Better
Corporate jobs promise stability. But for Brittany, that stability came at a cost.
“It was either my mental health or the job, and I chose me,” she said.
With a master’s program, a new marriage, and the weight of purpose pressing on her shoulders, she stepped away from the safety net. It wasn’t easy. But moments of impact gave her momentum.
A deaf participant thanked her for her visual cues. A Ukrainian immigrant said her energy transcended language. Those testimonials weren’t flukes; they were proof.
“Those moments remind me I’m on the right path,” Brittany said.
Advocacy That Moves with You
Today, PVF isn’t just a brand. It’s a bridge.
Whether it’s through her podcast Wednesday Wellness Debrief, her family-friendly fitness classes, or her coaching sessions, Brittany is building a village.
Her upcoming event, The Climb, with Postpartum Support International, is set to bring Central Florida together with workouts, wellness resources, and real talk about maternal mental health.
“There are resources in our own backyard that people don’t even know about. The Climb brings visibility, movement, and community all in one,” she explained.
The Innovation: A New Ecosystem for Postpartum Wellness
Where conventional systems see postpartum care as a checkbox, PVF sees it as a chapter.
Here’s what sets PVF apart:
Health coaching with heart: Not just goals, but goals that make sense for mothers’ lives.
Data meets compassion: Brittany’s informatics background helps moms track wellness in ways doctors can use.
Family-first, not mom-only: PVF embraces partners, kids, and caregivers—because wellness is a team effort.
This isn’t just a wellness brand. It’s a new standard.
What She Wants Every Wellness Professional to Know
If you work in wellness, Brittany has a message for you:
Postpartum is not an afterthought; it’s a need.
You can’t separate mental from physical health.
Don’t gatekeep support; make it accessible.
Every interaction is an opportunity to uplift.
“You never know who needed your class that day,” Brittany said. “Sometimes, it’s the only peace they’ve had all week.”
What’s Next for PVF
More family fitness. More podcast episodes. More downloadable tools. And a lot more visibility.
Brittany is currently pursuing postpartum certification, partnering with the Central Florida Postpartum Alliance, and dreaming big about national collaborations.
Why This Work Matters Now
Because real wellness includes the messy, beautiful, forgotten middle.
Because healing doesn’t happen in isolation.
Because a supported mother creates a thriving family.
“You already have the power. Sometimes, you just need someone to remind you.”
— Brittany Biggett-Heeren
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