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…
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…