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…
How to Have a Fit Pregnancy
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…