So, what exercises are safe for pregnancy? There are billions of articles out there that will tell you not to lift over 15 pounds in pregnancy, but what if you have a toddler? What if you enjoy lifting weights? What if you want to feel stronger during your pregnancy, but don’t really know how? What if just walking and yoga aren’t really your thing?
Check out this blog to learn 4 reasons why you should be lifting weights during pregnancy (if you want to, of course.)
Read More
Generally comfort measures are something we talk about a lot when discussing unmedicated birth, however I like to remind my clients who are seeking an epidural that there will likely be some time before they are actually able to get their epidural where they will be laboring and will need comfort measures to some degree.
Trust me, I’ve personally been blindsided by this. When I attended my hospital-led birthing class while pregnant with Avery, I remember thinking “Well, I’m having an epidural so I’ll be fine.” I was in labor for HOURS before I was able to get an epidural. I wasn’t familiar with comfort measures, or what “normal” labor felt like and it was VERY challenging. I’ve had clients who felt the same, and I wish I had been more proactive with them about comfort measures for early labor.
These are useful tools no matter what type of birth you’re planning!
Read More
Running is a super easy thing to do. You just lace up your shoes and go outside. No gym membership, no list of exercises, a dose of fresh air, often you can take your baby or toddler in a stroller. And if you actually enjoy running, it can be a huge stress-reliever and an amazing way to boost your mood.
Read on for pregnancy and postpartum considerations for running!
Read More
According to current statistics, about 15 million women in the U.S. experience this kind of incontinence. One in four to one in two women who exercise experience stress urinary incontinence, which can also be a huge barrier to exercise.
Read on to learn why you’re peeing when you sneeze, cough, laugh, jump, etc. and how you can get help.
Read More
Full disclosure: My husband and I have been trying for another baby. A few weeks ago, I got the positive test we’d been hoping to see. Last week, I had a miscarriage.
My thoughts that day and since then have wandered to how I would coach someone through this, though I’m sure I have trained someone through a miscarriage and just never knew about it. How would I tell them that rest and recovery, that healing is important when all they probably want to do is get on with their life? I draw from my own experiences as a person who has experienced miscarriage and also a coach who also needs this conversation and these reminders.
Read More
So what do you do if you absolutely love high-intensity exercise, advanced core work, running, Crossfit, obstacle races, etc? You're aching to be back in that community and the pavement is calling? Here are 3 things you can do to prepare your postpartum body for higher-intensity and impact activity:
Read More