Pelvic Floor Support Through Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery (Without Kegels) Pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery all place real, physical demands on your pelvic floor—yet this group of muscles is often misunderstood, oversimplified, or reduced to one piece of advice: “Just do your kegels.” At Knocked-Up Fitness, we take a very different approach. Your pelvic floor is not just something…
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…
I founded Knocked-Up Fitness and Wellness in 2012, the year Rihanna had us shining bright like a Diamond and Facebook went public. My, how times have changed…Did I know that I would be helping thousands of mamas through my online membership prepare their bodies for pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery? No. Not at all. But no matter what single Rihanna…
Attention pregnant mamas! Have you been wondering if it’s safe for you to do planks during pregnancy? If so, do you know HOW to do them? >>Planks are a great way to activate your deep core in a safe and effective way when done correctly.<< *Think of it as lightly hugging your baby to be!* Whether it’s your first pregnancy…
Getting pregnant and staying pregnant affects more women than you may think. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, around 6.1 million women in the United States have difficulty becoming pregnant or staying pregnant. Because this is a topic that affects so many women, I invited Dr. Gleaton, a certified OBGYN and Medical Director of Natalist, to talk…
