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…
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…
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…
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…
Every mama wants to have an easy birth and delivery. *Who can blame them?!* >>The secret to an easier birth actually isn’t much of a secret at all… Are you ready for it? Breath.<< But first, here’s what makes it hard: Feeling the pressure to get your baby out as quick as possible Worrying that something could go wrong Stressed…
Staying active during pregnancy has numerous benefits for you and your baby. In fact, it’s never too late to begin a movement practice while you’re pregnant. >>Your third trimester is when you should be preparing your body for birth and recovery postpartum.<< There are many ways you can connect with your pelvic floor while also strengthening your deep core. *That’s…
Can I make a confession? I love inspiring women to stay active during pregnancy! >>Not only does staying active help you create a healthy lifestyle, but it also prepares you for birth and recovery postpartum.<< Now that I have been working with prenatal women for almost 20 years, I have a few tips that will set your movement practice up for…