When I planned to cover the topic of Friendship in this week’s newsletter, I had no idea just how much Friendship would mean to me this week. This week, Friendship has meant feeling picked up and put back together with the help of Mom Friends, it has meant supporting friends grieving over the political atrocities unfolding in Israel, it has meant emotionally and spiritually cradling friends experiencing unfathomable grief here at home. It has meant helping my 4th grader and …
Pain in The Butt, A Guest Post
Pain in The Butt, A Guest Post from Dr. Allison Feldt, DPT, PT Owner and Physical Therapist of Body Motion Physical Therapy You are having an irritating pain in the butt. Itās sharp, it could be going down your leg, and you just want to know, āwhat is this and how do I fix itā? Ā You have heard it referred to as sciatica or maybe you have also heard about some muscle called the piriformis. All you know is, you …
Postpartum Research Review from Bastyr Student
Shelley, the author of the research review below, recently completed her 40 hour practicum at Bodies for Birth and has now officially graduated from Bastyr with a degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science! Ā Shelley set out to learn more about what the current research says about exercise for the postpartum population and has summarized her findings. Read her research review here and more about Shelley and her experience as a student at Bodies for Birth below: Research Reviewed:Ā Postpartum Womenās Perspectives …
Featured Mama: Sarah S
Our journeys to and through motherhood are so completely unique and thereās much to be gained from sharing our stories. Ā With the Featured Mama Edition of our blog, we aim to highlight the power, strength and wisdom within our very own community! We are strong mamas, we are smart mamas! Ā Letās embrace one another with love and support. INTRODUCING, SARAH S! Tell us a bit about yourself: Iām a 39 year old working Mom. I’m currently on maternity leave from …
Featured Mama: “E”
In today’s “Featured Mama” edition, E shares her powerful story and insight for staying flexible when things don’t go as planned! Ā E’s motivation to stay strong helped to facilitate healing and an efficient return to the higher intensity level of fitness that she’s accustomed to in her life. Ā All the effort in pregnancy paid off! As always, we are strong mamas, we are smart mamas!Ā We embrace one another with love and support.Ā Thank you, E, Ā for sharing your story …
Featured Mama: Emily Tennison
Oh my goodness, you do not want to miss Emily’s story! Read on to hear how she surmounted some major obstacles on her way to achieving a strong, empowered birth experience and entry into motherhood! We are strong mamas, we are smart mamas! We embrace one another with love and support. Thank you, Emily for sharing your story and wisdom with us all! We Love You! Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m a stay at home mom with my now …
Featured Mama: Jenny Boe
Our journeys to and through motherhood are so completely unique and there’s much to be gained from sharing our stories. Ā With the Featured Mama Edition of our blog, we aim to highlight the power, strength and wisdom within our very own community! We are strong mamas, we are smart mamas! Ā Let’s embrace one another with love and support. Introducing, Jenny Boe! Tell us a bit about yourself: My name is Jenny and my son Sean is 15 months old. We …
MY BIRTH STORY AND EVERYTHING I LEARNED FROM IT
An original post from the blog, Mom Smart Not Hard.Ā Thank you for sharing with the Bodies for Birth community!Ā L was born on a late evening in early July. It was hot and I was very ready to be done being pregnant. I was so excited to have a little baby that I could actually hold after months of feeling her dancing in my belly. I diligently prepared myself for labor by trying to come up with exactly how …
PREPARING FOR LABOR AND DELIVERY: ALLIāS BIRTH STORY
An original post from the blog, Mom Smart Not Hard.Ā Thank you for sharing with the Bodies for Birth community! N was born on a Monday evening in late summer. Like many mothers, getting to the amazing moment of holding her in my arms for the first time was a long process, and quite different than I had envisioned.Ā Letās start at the beginningā¦ EARLY LABOR It being late summer, and me being very pregnant in a house without air conditioning, …