Introduction: Why Weight Gain in Pregnancy Causes So Much Stress If you’ve found yourself Googling “How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?” or feeling unsure about how your changing body fits into your fitness routine, you’re not alone. Weight gain is one of the most searched — and most emotionally charged — topics during pregnancy. At Knocked‑Up Fitness®, we…
If you’re struggling to conceive, you’re not alone — and it’s not “all in your head.” One in six couples face infertility, yet many are told their diagnosis is “unexplained.” According to functional medicine expert Dr. Stephanie Gray, unexplained infertility is often uninvestigated infertility. There are real, testable reasons your body may not be getting pregnant — they’re just not…
Movement as a Tool for Mental Well-Being During and After Pregnancy Pregnancy and the postpartum season are often described as joyful, transformative times—but they can also bring emotional ups and downs that many women aren’t fully prepared for. Hormonal changes, physical discomfort, sleep disruption, and the mental load of caring for a growing (or newborn) baby can significantly impact mental…
Navigating fertility—whether you’re just starting to try, seeking answers, or moving through treatments—can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why this fertility resource guide was created. The truth is, it’s not just about getting pregnant. Fertility is not one single thing—it’s a whole-body ecosystem influenced by your hormones, nervous system, gut health, movement habits, stress load, fascia, and more. At Knocked-Up Fitness,…
Why Core Strength Matters During Pregnancy When it comes to preparing your body for pregnancy, birth, and recovery, how you move matters more than how much you move.During pregnancy, your body goes through incredible changes — your posture shifts, your center of gravity moves forward, and your core muscles stretch to make room for your growing baby. Building prenatal core…
Pregnancy is such a powerful time — your body is constantly adapting, stretching, and shifting to support your growing baby. And while staying active is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby, the real magic happens when you understand how to move safely during pregnancy. When you learn to move with awareness, alignment, and…
October: Infant & Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month Every October, we pause to honor National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month — a time to remember the little ones who left this world too soon, and to hold space for the parents and families whose lives were forever changed by their absence. This topic is deeply personal to me, as I…
Some days can seem daunting. Some days the to-do list we created for ourselves seems overwhelming. Some weeks we can’t see the light and don’t know how we’ll make it through the week. Some months we just give up because we don’t have time for it now or we haven’t done it in a while, so why start now? Guess…