Looking for a simple, safe & effective pregnant workout plan for all trimesters? Well you have come to the right place! In this post you will learn: Benefits of exercising during pregnancy. Safety considerations for pregnant women. Types of exercises to include in your plan. How to modify your workout as your pregnancy progresses. Tips…
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The 9 Best Pieces of Equipment for Your 2021 Home Gym
The 9 Best Pieces of Equipment for Your Home Gym. Working out from home as a busy mother will save your sanity. Getting to the gym can be a serious struggle with little ones; so why not create your own in home gym. It can be extremely simple, utilizing Amazon or your local FB marketplace…
5 Plank Progressions Safe for Diastasis Recti
Wondering if doing planks are OK to do if you suffer from Diastasis Recti? Many websites out there will tell you that you can do them, OR that they are off limits. Very black & white. Honestly the correct, based on research answer is in the grey area. It all comes down to how you…
5 Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
Today I want to share 5 reasons WHY you should be moving everyday during pregnancy and NOT sitting on the the couch eating icecream, as fun as that sounds it is only going to leave you feeling drained physically and emotionally. Why Exercise During Pregnancy? Because you are training for pregnancy, labor, birth AND motherhood!…
How Long Does Weightloss Take After Pregnancy
How long does weightloss take after pregnancy Postpartum weightloss is one of those taboo subjects. The moms love to read about it and look for the perfect answer, YET they don’t want to admit it. I’m gonna drop ALL my knowledge here for ya so you can understand how long does weightloss take after pregnancy….
Ab Workotus During Pregnancy: Is it Safe?
Core Exercises During Pregnancy, What is Safe & What Isn’t?! Be sure to download your FREE GUIDES: The BIGGEST question that seems to be lurking out there for all my active mothers to be is “What core exercises are safe to do once I become pregnant?!” So hold onto your hat Momma’s because I’m…
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…
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,…
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!…
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…
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…