Pretty much anyone who has been pregnant has had someone tell them āOoh, you should get a pregnancy massage!ā And sure, massage sounds great, but what does that have to do with pregnancy? As it turns out, quite a lot. There are a number of reasons to get massage while you are pregnant, some of which are the same as …
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 …
The Isolation of the First Trimester
Letās talk about this time because I have a hunch that weāre lacking support in a really big way. Some might say this could apply throughout the trajectory of the perinatal time, but today I want to address the first trimester.Ā This can be a window of overwhelming change, erratic emotions, adjustment and sometimes fear. In working with women throughout …
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 …
Fitness Gains in Pregnancy
Yes, it is possible to gain fitness while pregnant!Ā Ā I see it all the time and it’s amazing!Ā Ā During an initial one-on-one, its quite common for me to hear stories of less than optimal fitness routines.Ā Ā Many of us are working too much and finding less time is available to devote to health and wellness.Ā Ā Common stories are of long weekdays spent at …
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, …
A Research Review – Exercise in Pregnancy: An Association with Placental Weight?
Exercise during pregnancy is a hot topic these days. As a childbirth professional passionate about helping individuals stay active throughout the perinatal period, I have been excitedly witnessing the pendulum swing that is in progressāa swing from fear of exercise to empowerment through movement. Ā Many pregnant people, who enjoyed a very physically active life before pregnancy, understandably want to continue …
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 …