If you’ve been following along in this blog series, you know that how you move during pregnancy matters. But what about labor? Labor isn’t something your body just “gets through.” It’s an active, dynamic process — and how you move can either help your body feel more supported and efficient… or more tense and restricted. The good news is this:…
If you’ve been following along in this series, you may have noticed a common theme showing up again and again: fascia. And that’s not by accident. Because when it comes to pregnancy movement, discomfort, energy, pelvic floor symptoms, and even how prepared your body feels for labor and postpartum — fascia plays a much bigger role than most people realize.…
Stretching during pregnancy is often seen as the gold standard for relief. Tight hips? Stretch. Low back discomfort? Stretch. Pelvic pressure or heaviness? Stretch. And while stretching can feel good in the moment, here’s something most pregnant women are never told: Yes — you absolutely can be stretching too much during pregnancy. And in many cases, over-stretching is one of…