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: 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 …
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 the years, one thing is crystal clear.Ā We need more support during these first few months. Initially I thought that …
Why Parenting is Yoga for the Soul (and the Title I Didnāt Choose)
I had initially entitled this article āWhy Parenting is the Ultimate…Mind-F#@!ā Ā but it felt too harsh. Ā It felt angry and maybe even a little sad. Ā Iām neither of those things, but I am changed from and changing through parenthood. Ā And, this article is an attempt to capture the always present dichotomies of life as a parent, which in the happiest way, can feel like a āMind-F#@!ā sometimes. Or at least it does for me. Ā As a parent, you …
Prenatal Exercise Guidelines: My Top Three Tips!
Exercise during pregnancy. Ā By now, most of us know that we should be doing it, but how? Ā What’s safe? What’s most beneficial and where can you go for reliable advice and instruction? If you know me, then you know that I am a firm believer in individualizing your exercise program during pregnancy and postpartum both. Ā In fact, I require a one-on-one with each and every client prior to booking into group training sessions for this very reason. You have a …
Breastfeeding and Exercise Tips
Breastfeeding and Exercise Tips This topic has been on my mind as we are two weeks in to the May Mom & Baby Series. While instructing Mom & Baby, I always keep breastfeeding in mindāallowing fifteen minutes at the start of each class for preemptive nursing and of course, time throughout and following class as needed. As the mama of a boy who still nurses on demand at 18 months, I have had my share of breastfeeding and exercise related …