Category: Pregnancy
How to Dress For the Bump & Beyond
I’m so excited to introduce this trendy mama to you. Just like I was inspired to create my Expecting MORE pre & postnatal workout programs, after becoming pregnant and needing a fitness program to meet my needs, Maegan Watson of the blog My Dear Watson, a wardrobe desinger, was inspired to help mamas after struggling with what…
Calling all Pregnant & Nursing Mamas!
Pregnancy & nursing have their challenges for sure, but thanks to Belabumbum we can all be a little more comfy without looking too frumpy at the gym and in the bedroom. Their undergarments, pajamas, and activewear celebrate, as they say celebrate “women’s enduring beauty: belly,boudoir, and beyond.” As you know I’m a huge fan of doing what…
I Have A Plan!
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Yes, that means you! I honestly believe that everyone should check themselves for a diastasis recti, but especially if you’ve had a baby. Your first question is probably “Diastasis what?” The short version is that diastasis recti is when the tissue that holds your abdominals together stretches and thins too much so that the right…
Cardio Modifications for Pregnancy & Post
Do you ever wonder if your neighbor, the psychologist, is diagnosing you or if your friend, the nutritionist, is judging what you eat? I would be willing to bet they are because when I see a pregnant woman working out, or moreover, someone I know is in early postnatal recovery, I’ll be honest, I can’t help but evaluate…
And Now the Work Begins . . .
“Bullied” at the Gym (Ha!)
Flying at 38 weeks Pregnant . . . Would you?
Some pregnant women worry about their diet, exercise regiment, sleep schedule, and/or emotional heath. To be honest, I haven’t really given most of those things a second thought over the past nine months. I just do what I usually do, with some modifications, of course. My main worry, during this pregnancy, was about traveling. This, too,…