Should I be doing kegals to prepare for birth?
Strengthening the pelvic floor is essential throughout pregnancy because if the pelvic floor is not strong enough to ...
Pregnancy Blog
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Should I be doing kegals to prepare for birth?
Strengthening the pelvic floor is essential throughout pregnancy because if the pelvic floor is not strong enough to hold this extra weight then th...
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Why your Pelvic Floor and Core Muscles May Not Be Working Optimally Postpartum
Your body goes through huge shifts during pregnancy! By understanding how pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum changes impact your pelvic floor, y...
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Why am I peeing myself after childbirth? Postpartum Bladder Leakage Guide
Urinary incontinence after childbirth is a common but manageable condition. By understanding the anatomy of the pelvic floor muscles, the impact of...
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The Importance of Gradual Postpartum Fitness Programs and the Harmful Impact of Bounce Back Culture
Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible feat that demands immense physical and emotional strength and patience. Postpartum recovery is ...
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Lactation Protein Balls for breastfeeding
If you're a breastfeeding Mom, planning to breastfeed or have a friend who is breastfeeding these lactation energy balls are a must-make. They are ...
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Opening the Pelvis Through the Phases of Labor
There are three levels to the pelvis that baby has to navigate through during labor. We can prioritize movements that will create more space in the...
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Importance of Postural Alignment During Pregnancy to Prevent Pain
Have you noticed your posture changing during pregnancy? Are you experiencing low back pain, SI joint pain, pubic symphysis dysfunction, or bladder...
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Benefits of a Pregnancy Workout Program for Mother and Baby
There are so many benefits to following a pregnancy workout program for both Mother and Baby including reduced labor complications, improved fetal ...
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Understanding the 3 Stages of Labor
Understanding the stages of the birth process can help you feel more confident and empowered during labor. This will cover cervical effacement and ...
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Preventing Perineal Tears During Birth: What You Need to Know
So, what exactly are perineal tears? How big can they get? And can we avoid them? Perineal tears during vaginal birth are common and might sound sc...
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The WHY Behind Prenatal Nutrition
Prenatal nutrition is preventative medicine – not only for the birthing person, but also for the baby and the generations ahead. Research shows th...
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Navigating Pregnancy Cravings
Pregnancy cravings can tell you a lot when you pay attention. In fact, they are important signals from your body to listen to and meet with intenti...
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Nutrition for the Third Trimester
The third trimester is an important time to emphasize nutrition, not only for optimizing birth and health outcomes for baby, but also to prevent d...
