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…
Postpartum
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …