It’s November 11, 12, 2023 and today, in our family, we are focusing on Celebration as we are celebrating Will’s 10th birthday and our 10th Anniversary of Parenthood! These feel like such exquisite milestones. Bodies for Birth was inspired by my pregnancy, labor and postpartum experience as a new mom with Will and so it’s only fitting that we share the celebration …
The Vulnerability Edition 11.5.23
Vulnerability feels like the perfect topic for this week’s newsletter as I’ve spent the better part of this past week in quite a vulnerable space! When the opportunity to be photographed for the NYT presented itself, I knew I was going to make it happen one way or another. The turnaround was quick, the logistics were many and the team …
The Autumn Rituals & Traditions Edition 10.29.23
It’s really feeling like fall in the PNW as we crunch through the lawn on fallen leaves and layer up before heading out in the morning. The fall feeling has me in a reflective frame of mind. It’s no surprise that each season brings new routines, rituals and traditions that help to mark the passage of time. I’ve always been very routine …
The Joyful Movement Edition 10.22.23
With the days getting shorter, darker, cooler and…on the cusp of getting very wet in the PNW, you might be finding that you need to adjust (and readjust) your outdoor exercise habits. I know I have already! These days, Will, my nine year old and I, leave and return in the dark for our daily early morning walk. When the …
The Friendship Edition 10.15.23
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 …
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. It’s sharp, it could be going down your leg, and you just want to know, “what is this and how do I fix it”? You have heard it referred …
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! 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 …
Featured Mama: Sarah S
Our journeys to and through motherhood are so completely unique and there’s much to be gained from sharing our stories. 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! Let’s embrace one another with love and support. INTRODUCING, SARAH …
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! 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. All the effort in pregnancy paid off! As always, we are strong …