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 …
How Does Mom & Baby Gym Work?!
How Does Mom & Baby Gym Work?! Here are the nuts and bolts: Mom & Baby Open Gym (MBG) runs fromĀ 11 AM -1 PMĀ on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Ā During this time, attendees arrive on their own schedule (with the last entry atĀ 12:30 PM) to participate in a postpartum specific circuit. There are six stations set out in the group class space-each one has all the equipment needed to complete the workout. Each station also has a postpartum circuit on a …
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 heart attack and receive life saving treatment in our own home, a move to Edmonds and the relocation of my …
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 to do list can become REALLY lengthy and really overwhelming. Iām talking about those rituals and routines that we would …
Five Favorite Resources I’m Using Right Now!
Today, I’m sharing some of my absolute favorites from websites to books and IĀ hope you find inspiration, education and nourishing support from these resources. [hr] Healthy Living: Environmental Working Group, EWG Learn more about how to reduce your toxic burden from cosmetics to cleaning products and foods! Ā This website is so packed full of info for you and your entire family. Ā Eating organic and local can get costly, but there’s good news! Ā EWG has created a guide with this in …
Mindset of Health for New Moms: Video from Guest Contributor, Dr. Kelly Morrow-Baez, aka The FitShrink
In working with women throughout the perinatal time, I have begun to notice a common theme. I work with lots of postpartum moms from a few weeks postpartum to a few years. Ā Typical goals include weight loss, making time for self-care, getting stronger, regaining core connection, getting healthy (-ier) Ā prior to trying for baby number two, concerns with how to beat cravings, how to enjoy and incorporate a healthy diet again etc. There is a very common theme that I …
Motherhood and Self-Care Are Not Mutually Exclusive
Iāve been thinking a lot about self-care and what that means as I prepare for an upcoming presentation for a group of mothers. Ā Motherhood and self-care can feel mutually exclusive at times, so Iāve been digging deep into this topic.Ā I looked at a whole bunch of definitions of self-care and none of them really worked for me; none of them truly embodied my perspective on self-care. Ā So Iāve defined it for my use, for our use if it resonates …
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 …
“How Do I Get My Body Back?”
I completely understand wanting to get back into skinny jeans and flattering clothing! I am here to here to help you get there! All the while, I vow to support you as you practice loving a body that has changed, one that has done a tremendous amount of work and that is beautiful just as it is. I came across this recently and loved it. It starts with us; with each one of us. Ā With our internal dialogue and with …
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