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! 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 …

Featured Mama: Sarah S

Our journeys to and through motherhood are so completely unique and thereā€™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 Letā€™s embrace one another with love and support. INTRODUCING, SARAH …

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 …

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 …

When Self-Care Becomes Toxic

Iā€™m totally guilty of this.Ā  We all know the seasons of life when our focus on wellness/health/healing, comes naturally.Ā  Perhaps youā€™re focused on a specific goal:Ā  trying to conceive, training for an event, weight optimization etc. The list is well intentioned and itā€™s created with great enthusiasmā€¦but itā€™s only sustainable for so long.Ā  During these times of focus, the self-care …

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 …

Motherhood and Self-Care Are Not Mutually Exclusive

Iā€™ve 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 Iā€™ve 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 …

Why Parenting is Yoga for the Soul (and the Title I Didnā€™t Choose)

I had initially entitled this article ā€œWhy Parenting is the Ultimate…Mind-F#@!ā€ Ā but it felt too harsh. Ā It felt angry and maybe even a little sad. Ā  Iā€™m 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 …

“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 …