If you are pregnant, most likely you’ve felt an ache or pain in your pelvis or low back at some point. You may be experiencing pelvic girdle pain which is common and affects 1 in 5 pregnant women. [1] The good news is there are exercises to help manage pelvic girdle pain so you can…
Why I Wanted a Natural Home Birth My first natural home birth experience I felt prepared, but at the same time I had no clue how it would go. I constantly wondered “what if baby came before my midwife made it” or “what if something was wrong with baby”. It was constant what ifs, but…
The Importance of The Strength Exercises You Do During Pregnancy Have you started working out while pregnant, but unsure of what exercises will benefit you the most? When choosing strength exercises for your pregnancy program you want to do exercises that will carry over into everyday tasks as a mom. Some things you will be…
Pregnancy Strength Training Exercise Modifications Strength training while pregnant is safe and offers lots of benefits to you and baby. Even if you are new to exercising, you can still safely begin strength training while pregnant. However, there are strength training exercise modifications you will need to make throughout pregnancy. We know it’s important to…
A Guide to Start or Continue Exercise During Pregnancy You just found out you’re pregnant. Congratulations, mama! Now you are wondering if it is safe for you to start exercising. There’s lots of information on what not to do while pregnant, but not enough that takes you step by step on all the components of…
Strengthen Your Core Throughout Pregnancy and Postpartum With the Connection Breath Wondering how you can safely work your core during pregnancy? Want to prevent or manage diastasis recti, pelvic pain, back pain, or urinary incontinence? If you said yes to any of those, keep reading! The Connection Breath is a core exercise that you must-do…
How to Increase Your Energy During the First Trimester Fatigue is often the biggest first trimester complaint. It can come on so strong that it throws off your entire routine and motivation becomes non-existent. The good news is there are things you can do now to help you get through that early pregnancy fatigue. Keep…
Exercises Every Breastfeeding Mom Needs and Why Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing, but it can add a lot of strain on our bodies. If you are ready to breastfeed without the common aches and pains that come along with it, then keep reading! Below are must do exercises for every breastfeeding mom. *Disclaimer – If…
Postpartum Journey and Struggles: Hard Truth The months after giving birth are a life changing experience. They are beautiful and mentally and physically exhausting. There’s nothing that can truly prepare you for the postpartum journey you are about to embark on and the struggles you will face. Many new moms get a false sense of…
New Year’s Goals for Creating a Healthier Mind and Body: How to Set Goals and Stick to Them If you are excited to get back on track and better your life, then you will want to keep reading. These 10 new year’s goals for moms will change your life and create a healthier mind and…