Diastasis Recti Self-Check: Assessing Abdominal Separation Post-Birth Diastasis recti is a common concern among many women, and if you’re wondering whether you might have it, you’re not alone. In this blog post, I’ll answer questions you might have about diastasis recti. I’ll start by guiding you through a self-check process to identify its presence, and then explore the causes behind…
Pregnant? Try These 3 Pregnancy Safe Exercises for All Trimesters Welcome, pregnant moms! As you embark on the beautiful journey of pregnancy, it’s important to prioritize your fitness and well-being. Staying active throughout your pregnancy offers endless benefits, like increased strength, minimized aches and pains, and improved preparation for childbirth and postpartum recovery. In this blog post, we’ll explore three…
The Benefits of a Prenatal Personal Trainer: Empowering Pregnant Women Every Step of the Way Pregnancy is a remarkable journey filled with joy and anticipation, but it can also have some not-so-comfortable downsides. The physical changes that come with pregnancy can lead to discomfort, pain, and an increased need for support. That’s where the expertise of a prenatal personal trainer…
Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy: Causes, Relief, and Deep Core Strengthening Experiencing round ligament pain during pregnancy can be challenging for any expecting mom. As the uterus expands, the ligament connecting it to the hip can become strained, leading to pain. Today I want to share some effective strategies and moves to alleviate this pain so you can have…
Getting Pregnant & Improving Fertility Part 3: Exercise & Fertility In the last part of our 3-part series on fertility, we’ll be chatting about exercise and how it might affect your fertility. Regardless of if you’re trying to get pregnant or not, exercise is an important piece of our overall health. According to the American Heart Association, it’s recommended for…
Getting Pregnant & Improving Fertility Part 2: Foods for Fertility If only there was a magic list of every single food to eat to ensure you get pregnant. The problem with that is every single body is different. Foods that work well for some, won’t for others. In today’s part 2 of our Getting Pregnant & Improving Fertility series we’ll…
Getting Pregnant & Improving Fertility Part 1: Best Fertility Supplements Everyone wants to know the magic secret to getting pregnant as quickly as possible, what to do, the best fertility supplements to take, and foods to eat (as if there’s a “one size fits all” solution for everyone). Unfortunately there’s no magic combination of those things to get you pregnant…
Exercise During Pregnancy Benefits You and Baby There are a lot of things you have to give up during pregnancy—but research tells us that exercise is not one of them. According to many of the leading organizations on women’s health, the benefits of a fitness routine during pregnancy are outright tremendous (for you and your baby). Doctor’s Orders While women…