Feeling Dry?
If you are breastfeeding… your estrogen is close to that of a menopausal woman’s. Estrogen is the hormone that provides lubrication to your entire system. So if you find yourself feeling dry all over, especially down there, it’s likely…
Hilary V
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Becoming a Mother
There’s 100s of things I wish I had been told but if I had to pick just 1 it is this… Becoming a mother isn’t an overnight thing… except in the physical form. Yes, one day you don’t have a…
Habits, Routines & Rituals
I love my habits, routines and rituals!! They ground me, help me have structure when life feels out of control, and they are an anchor for my health- physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual. On challenging days, it is…
The Undeniable Link Between Your Belly and Butt Tension
I was at acupuncture today and asked my acupuncturist to focus on relaxing my glute (butt) muscle. Funny huh? Well in this article I’m going to outline why excess tension in our glutes or core is not a good thing. …
Pelvic Floor Massage Over Perineal Massage…Perspectives from a Pelvic Floor Therapist
If you’re pregnant this is for you… Chances are you have heard about perineal massage as a way to reduce the risk of perineal tearing during labor… I suggest pelvic floor muscle massage instead! Here is the difference and…
Lessons from my 40th Trip Around the Sun
It’s my Birthday!! As I get a bit more into, dare I say it… “Midlife”… I find myself deeply reflective around my birthday. Instead of shopping, going for a pedicure or massage and heading out for a big celebration,…
3 Uncommon Tips to Heal Your Core Postpartum
Before I dive into the tips here is some background information… -Diastasis Recti, otherwise known as abdominal separation, is a natural part of a pregnancy carried to term -Over 60% of women will have natural healing of their diastasis…
How Do You Do Meditation?
I have had a daily meditation practice for over 4 years. In that time my meditation practice has had a lot of different rhythms, from long periods of very devoted meditation practices to 40 days of mala mantras, 120…
You Deserve It, You are a Goddess
For the mom who is doing her absolute best but feels like she took 5 steps backwards today… For the mom who just worked all day only to come home to a cranky toddler and a house in shambles…
How About a Movement Snack?
A movement snack is a concept I first heard from Lauren Ohayon, the founder of Restore Your Core. Surprise, surprise… It has nothing to do with eating but rather moving. Many moms find it challenging to find time for…