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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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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Un-Busy? Slow Down? No way. If I slow down, the laundry will pile up. If I get un-busy, the family won’t get fed. If I take a break or take care of myself, my whole entire world will fall apart because guess what? If I don’t do it, it won’t get done! If I put it all down, my house and my life will start to look like me or how I ...
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In America, it’s standard practice to clear a postpartum mom for normal day-to-day activities and exercise if she’s no longer bleeding or showing signs of infection at six weeks. The reality? Most women spend months, even years, physically recovering from their pregnancies. The postpartum effects of pregnancy can vary from the psychological to the downright psychotic, including postpartum depression, and the uber-weird and super common phenomenon of abdominal muscle separation. You’re a force ...
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