5 Phases of Postpartum Recovery
I think it’s high time to scrap this idea of bouncing back, returning to your usual exercise regimen at 6 weeks or any notion that what you did before being pregnant is the goal after becoming a mom. It’s…
I think it’s high time to scrap this idea of bouncing back, returning to your usual exercise regimen at 6 weeks or any notion that what you did before being pregnant is the goal after becoming a mom. It’s…
I was blessed with a beautiful, easy, and healthy first pregnancy that concluded with a beautiful natural birth. What I now know is I got darn lucky with some things I consciously chose to do. Basically, I followed my…
You find out you are pregnant and some time later the thought comes to mind… “how the heck am I supposed to prepare for birth?” … right? So you turn to Google or maybe even ChatGBT and of course…
I first stumbled on the concept about 3 years ago and have slowly integrated various elements of cycle syncing into my daily life. The results have been subtle to begin, slow in progression yet absolutely life altering over time……
I had beautiful, empowering, natural hospital based births… with both of my girls! And before I get into what I wish I had done differently, it can not be overstated that my experience is not necessarily the norm and I…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…