exercises for after a c-section Over 30% of women have a csection; yet most of these women are provided with zero support or education on how best to heal from one. It takes time to heal, to recover and build strength back up in your core. (Please refer to this post for information on scar…
Pregnancy Diet–What to Eat When Pregnant
Pregnancy Diet What to eat when pregnant: the pregnancy diet that will help you thrive, limit excess weight gain & provide all the right nutrients to you and your baby so you can recover quickly postpartm. Join the Waitlist for Nutrition Plus for Pregnancy What to eat when pregnant When we become pregnant, we all…
6 Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy
Benefits of Exercise during pregnancy? Exercise may seem daunting while pregnant, but once you learn these benefits you’ll be thinking otherwise! 6 Reasons to execise during pregnancy: More energy Less aches & pains Better sleep Shorter labor and delivery times Less chance of postpartum depression Less weight gain Healthier baby–studies state babies born…
How to Lose Weight While Breastfeeding
losing weight while breastfeeding tips Are you wondering how to lose weight while breastfeeding? You want to lose some weight, but you don’t want to lose your supply. Read on for more Losing Weight While Breastfeeding Tips. Well Momma…this post is for you; keep reading! ** This is not medical advice, I am not a…
The Best Collagen Supplements for Skin, Hair, Joints & More
What Collagen is Best For You? Collagen seems all the rage right now; so lets find out WHAT COLLAGEN IS BEST FOR YOU! Take a peak at the flow chart and see which one would be best for you and keep reading to find your new favorite! Why Collagen? Collagen is a protein that already…
4 Breastfeeding Superfoods
What foods to eat to increase milk supply? What you eat while breastfeeding matters for you and your baby. Including these 4 superfoods will increase your energy, increase milk supply & help support natural weightloss. 4 Foods to increase supply Breastfeeding is a lot of work. It is more work when we do not fuel…
4 Moves to Heal Your Diastasis Recti
start healing your diastasis recti with these 4 moves today First and foremost, Diastasis Recti is a whole body issue. It needs to be addressed as such otherwise healing will become cumbersome. There is a lot of false information about diastasis recti so lets first start with the basics, The Maternal Method is reader supported,…
Postpartum Healing Quickstart Guide
Congrats on that new baby Momma! Your baby is here and it may seem that all the flashy lights are over, the newness has worn off and no one told you what postpartum was REALLY going to be about. The bleeding The hormones The tears The cracked nipples The thick pads Feeling anxious Your body…
What is My Deep Core?
What is my Transversus Abdominus & why is it important? Today I want to share with you what your Transversus Abdominis is and WHY it plays an integral part in your pregnancy & postpartum healing journey; as I always say, postpartum healing BEGINS during pregnancy! What is my Transversus Abdominis (TVA)? Your TVA is…
How to deal with SPD During Pregnancy & Exercises to Relieve the Pain (Why is my pelvis ripping apart during pregnancy)
I’m pregnant and I feel like my pelvis is ripping in half! Getting out of bed hurts and even walking up stairs. Sound familiar?! Many women, 1 in 4 in fact state that they experience this in their pregnancy. WHAT IS PUBIC SYMPHYSIS? Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction during pregnancy (SPD) or Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is…
When Can You Start Exercising After Giving Birth
Postpartum Exercise Guidelines: If you’ve just had a baby, the last thing on your mind is exercising. But, there is an important time to start thinking about it: when can you start exercising after giving birth? The truth is that postpartum exercise doesn’t have to be intense or extensive, and it SHOULD NOT BE INTENSE!…
How I Lost the Baby Weight, and Kept it Off.
How to lose the baby weight, once and for all. You’ve had a baby, maybe a month ago, four months ago, one year ago or more & you feel out of shape, weak, squishy & wish you could just for once follow a diet and lose those last 15lbs of ‘baby weight’ Sound familliar? Tried…
4 Steps to Heal your Diastasis Recti
Heal Your Diastasis Recti by following these 4 steps. First off, lets discuss what exactly Diastsais Recti IS: Diastasis Recti can happen to anyone! Male or female, postpartum or not. However, t is most prevalent in postpartum women. Our bodies are amazing and made to stretch and adapt, however sometimes too much stretching happens without…
Diastasis Recti: How to Check for It
Diastasis Recti: What it is, How to prevent it & How to check yourself for it. (Check out my YouTube Video Where I share all the deets!) Today in my post I want to share all the knowledge of what exactly Diastasis Recti is; how to prevent it and/or heal it and how to check…
Postpartum Weight Loss: The Best Weight Loss Plan.
Postpartum weightloss plan. Losing the baby weight after birth, postpartum weightloss. How to lose the postpartum belly. It’s a BIG topic, its kinda taboo and its kinda sickening the way the media AND social media will make you feel. AND it honestly is a GREAT marketing strategy for many weight loss business. I won’t lie…