Exercising during pregnancy comes with a multitude of benefits. It can alleviate back pain and other uncomfortable symptoms, improve energy levels, improve sleep quality, reduce swelling, and lower incidences of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Continuing to exercise during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for your changing body, mental health, and growing baby! First, however, you need to consider your changing anatomy and make the proper modifications ...
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Research shows that a woman is more likely to have a positive birth experience when she feels in control. I’m not talking about selecting an option from A, B, or C because what needs to be clearly communicated much better is this … There is no one size fits for birth! So then, how do you take control of an experience that you are unfamiliar with? This is such a great question, and ...
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A few years ago, my life, mentality, and physical health looked a lot different than it does today. After enduring the impacts of an unhealthy second pregnancy, I found myself still gaining weight. I felt isolated and disconnected. After feeling less and less like myself, barely recognizing the woman in the mirror, I decided to stop putting my happiness on hold and step into action toward change. I knew I had ...
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A new baby, a new routine, a new body. I've been there. Three times. I understand how overwhelming it can be. Where do you start? It's best to begin our postpartum fitness journey with the place most affected by pregnancy- our core! Jumping back into our pre-pregnancy activities can actually be detrimental to our body, more specifically, our pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is our innermost core muscle that acts as ...
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You’re having a baby, congratulations! Now what? You might start thinking about all of the things your little one may need, and wondering what’s really necessary. Babies may be small, but their belongings can accumulate quickly! Many parents start to realize the environmental impact of buying all of these items when thinking of the overwhelming amount of “stuff” babies need. Once there’s a baby in the picture with a future ...
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First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes the baby in the baby carriage… this little rhyme was embedded in my mind from a very young age. I literally grew up thinking this was how life was meant to be… then I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Pregnancy after breast cancer is such a touchy subject! For so many of us, we have been told that our bodies may be too damaged from ...
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We have a secret... It’s a bit of a dirty, little secret, in the sense that no one wants to talk about it. Shrouded in shame, embarrassment, and denial, keeping this secret can often do more harm than good. Remember how your parents used to say, “honesty is the best policy”? Well, in honor of Baby Safety Month, we’re going to be very honest, and tell you something no one ...
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Designing a nursery these days is a lot more complicated than it seems. There are so many products available, and that can be overwhelming. Between personal recommendations, the internet, and social media, it can become overwhelming. I always tell my clients that the most important thing about the nursery is its safety, first and foremost. My new book, Your Perfect Nursery, has a whole chapter dedicated to nursery safety for this ...
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Pregnancy is a journey filled with so many emotions, but being pregnant during a pandemic brings on a whole new level of mommy worrying. It can be so uncomfortable to set boundaries with family and friends during the postpartum period even without a pandemic, but setting boundaries for your newborn is essential for so many reasons. It can feel a little scary to be navigating giving birth during a pandemic. You ...
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What do you even need for a second baby? Is it tacky to throw a baby shower every time you get pregnant? Are you ever going to be able to sneeze three times without peeing a little? Motherhood the second time around comes with a lot of big questions, but one thing that should NOT be a big deal is your baby registry. If you didn’t plan on having another baby and ...
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