In order to have a fit and healthy pregnancy you have to eat nothing but broccoli, chicken and beans and run 5 miles a day. KIDDING. It is not as hard as you think, read on for the 5 best tips to a fit and healthy pregnancy. Common questions: Is pregnancy easier if you are…
How To Survive your First Trimester of Pregnancy: 5 Tips
Surviving your first trimester Whelp! You’re pregnant; welcome to your first trimester momma! That long awaited moment, longer for some & possibly a surprise for others. Regardless of HOW you got here; you are HERE momma, growing a miracle & that is something quite amazing! However; along with the first trimester, come some pretty interesting…
6 Week Postpartm Visit-What to Ask/Expect
You’ve birthed your baby, Congrats! As the weeks roll by you’ll get more accustomed to your new ‘normal’ & you’ll more than likely be anxious wondering what exactly you should ask at your 6 week postpartum check up. There is SO much hype about this appointment, yet not enough is typically covered. Here are some…
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag: Minimalist Must Haves
This post may contain affiliate links; please read terms. What to Pack in your hospital bag: Minimilast Version Whoohoo! Hospital bag list You have reached that point in your pregnancy where it is TIME to get your hospital bag must haves packed! How exciting! Here is a downloadable Hospital Bag checklist for you if you’d…
Nutrition During Pregnancy
WHY IS NUTRITION IMPORTANT DURING PREGNANCY? Nutrition during pregnancy is essential because you need to maintain your demands as well as the growing baby’s. That is a big deal! It will take a little extra effort on your part but it can be done! As you know; anything that you put into your body during…
Healthy Pregnancy Quick Start Guide
How to have a healthy pregnancy Congratulations! You’re pregnant. Your world is about to change! Your body is about to change. But it’s going to be the best change yet! This quick start guide is here to walk you through all the steps you need to have a Safe & Healthy Pregnancy! From fitness, to…
Fit & Healthy Pregnancy: 10 Must-Have Items for Mom to Be on a Budget
10 MUST-HAVE ITEMS FOR MOM TO BE ON A BUDGET It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for; you’re sitting in your bathroom; looking at the stick you just peed on, yet you are afraid to actually LOOK at it and see what it says. You’re afraid because you’re not sure if you’re ready to be…
7 Things To Help You Get Pregnant in 2020.
What can I do to increase my chances of conceiving? Chances are if you are trying to conceive you’ve gone to google and READ ALL THE THINGS. Stop drinking alcohol. Stop drinking caffeine. Stop working out. Don’t do crunches. Buy ovulation trackers. Track your cycle. Buy those sticks you can pee on so you know…
3 Steps to Push Without Pain During Birth
Did you know there is an actual way to PREPARE your body for pushing during the birth of your baby?! Read on to hear more! Labor & Birth When you become pregnant for the first time; your first thought is more than likely NOT how to endure the labor and birth phase of this pregnancy…
Posture During Pregnancy & Motherhood
**PLEASE READ** Although I am a certified perinatal/postnatal nutrition & exercise specialist, and a mother of 5, I am not a doctor OR your doctor. This information is for informational purposes only and should not substitute the advice from your healthcare profession. Many kinds of exercise and dietary changes are potentially dangerous, and those who…
8 Simple Steps to Prepare for a Natural Birth
8 Simple Steps to Prepare for a Natural Birth The Maternal Method is reader supported, some links may be affiliates, thank you for your support! Today I want to talk about some simple, actionable steps that will support you in preparing for a natural birth. Birth is a very individual thing; and you should…
3 Moves to Reduce Back Pain During Pregnancy & After
Back pain is common during pregnancy & after baby these three moves will eliminate that pain for you. Back pain is a common ailment in mothers who are pregnant and for those who have had a baby. In fact over 31 million Americans suffer from low back pain, predominantly women experience this more than men. …
3 Exercise Routines to do at Home
3 EXERCISE ROUTINES TO DO AT HOME UNDER 30 MINUTES. THESE 3 ROUTINES ARE PERFECT FOR BUSY MOMS, OR PARENTS, TO GET IN A SWEAT RIGHT AT HOME. BENefits of working out at home: AFFORDABLE: When you workout from home there is no gym fee! You can do any type of home exercises on your…
5 Ab Exercises for Pregnancy
5 Ab Exercises for pregnancy GAIN CORE STRENGTH DURING PREGNANCY WITH THESE 5 AB EXERCISES TO SUPPORT LABOR AND BIRTH. REDUCE YOUR CHANCES OF DEALING WITH DIASTASIS RECTI AFTER BABY. A FEW RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to engb age your Transverse Abdominus 8 Moves to Support Natural Labor The Fit Pregnancy Checklist 4 Steps to…
3 Diastasis Recti Safe Ab Workouts For New Moms
3 Diastasis Recti Safe Ab Workouts For New Moms THE THREE BEST DIASTASIS RECTI SAFE AB WORKOUTS FOR NEW MOMS-FROM POST BIRTH TO ADVANCED CORE EXERCISES. THESE CORE WORKOUTS ARE DESIGNED TO TARGET THE TVA & PELVIC FLOOR, THE DEEPEST CORE MUSCLE THAT IS AFFECTED BY PREGNANCY. Starting fitness again after having a baby is…