Pregnancy is such a special time. For me, it was also crazy-making: not feeling great between weeks 6-12, dealing with weird food aversions (red peppers!) and worrying about eating correctly while warding off cravings was a lot to handle. Doing the best I could nutritionally, while safeguarding with vitamins and supplements, helped ease my anxiety. I truly believe it helped …
BfB’s First Trimester (Again)
One of the most exciting things about being an entrepreneur is having the opportunity to reinvent the business as it evolves. Ā It’s also one of the most exhausting and rewarding parts too; not unlike motherhood! Since day one, I’ve promised that I would evolve Bodies for Birth to fit the needs of the community. Ā With opening the doors to our …
“I Don’t Need to be Quick Fixed, Thanks Though!”
So, hands up if you saw the NPR interview (what felt more like an infomercial) last week, āFlattening the āMummy Tummyā with 1 Exercise, 10 minutes A Day.ā I first heard about it when I was at a fitness supply store doing some pricing for the new studio. Ā When learning of my fitness specialty, the sales manager excitedly exclaimed, āHey, …
Why I’ve Been So Quiet Lately
If you’ve been a part of this community forĀ awhile, you may have noticed that it’s been a bit quiet on my end for some time now.Ā I apologize for the silence, but I’m happy to be back! The past six months or so have brought a tremendous amount of personal struggle. …including a miscarriage, witnessing my mom experience both a …
Meditate Your Way!
You know Iām a huge fan of meditation and if youāve attended group training, youāve likely given it a try! It seems like everywhere you turn, thereās a āmindfulnessā meme and/or someone else is shouting the benefits from the rooftops. Itās kind of like when someone begins exercising for the first time and then goes around telling everyone how amazing …
When Self-Care Becomes Toxic
Iām totally guilty of this.Ā We all know the seasons of life when our focus on wellness/health/healing, comes naturally.Ā Perhaps youāre focused on a specific goal:Ā trying to conceive, training for an event, weight optimization etc. The list is well intentioned and itās created with great enthusiasmā¦but itās only sustainable for so long.Ā During these times of focus, the self-care …
Your Unique Self-Care Prescription
What are you doing for yourself today? Ā What does your morning ritual look like? Ā Do you have one? Setting the tone for each day with energizing, mind clearing rituals, with gentle movement, with meditation,Ā journaling, breathing…or simply with intentionĀ can make a huge difference. I know it can sound positively daunting–especially if you’re a new mom. Ā So where do you start? Ā Well, …
Abdominal Separation FAQs: Part I
Today Iām talking about abdominal separation orĀ diastasis recti to which it is formally, orĀ medically referred. Ā This separation can lead to the appearance of a “mummy tummy” or “pooch”…the “mommy belly.” Speaking from personal and professional experience, I know that some days it’s easier than others to refer to and interact lovingly with this pooch that may remain! Below are five …
What is Holistic Pelvic Careā¢? Guest Contributor: Beth Rubin, MSOM, LAC
WHAT IS HOLISTIC PELVIC CAREā¢? The primary goal of Holistic Pelvic CareĀ (HPC) is to empower a woman to inhabit her pelvic space and occupy her feminine ground physically, energetically, emotionally and spiritually. HPC is a technique consisting of physical and energetic tools designed to evaluate and restore balance in the pelvic space of the female body. Holistic Pelvic Care is …
Physical Therapy in the Perinatal Time: Guest Contributor, Aimee Lake, DPT
Physical therapy can be very helpful for maintaining a healthy level of physical activity during pregnancy. It can be helpful for managing and solving some of the physical challenges of pregnancy. It can also be a great resource for preparing for birth and post partum recovery. People often think of physical therapy in terms of getting rid of pain or …