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 …

Fitness Gains in Pregnancy

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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 …

Swimming During Pregnancy

If you’re looking for a complimentary form of exercise for your prenatal program, swimming can provide a welcome relief to those aches and pains you often experience during pregnancy! So, what are some of the benefits of swimming? It relieves the pressure of your bump by providing support and taking the strain off your back. Itā€™s great for improving circulation …

Carley’s Birth Story: Welcome, Finnegan!

I am one of the lucky ones. Ā I had such a great birth experience. Ā Moms-to-be out there will probably agree that it’s crazy how many horror stories you hear once people learn you’re pregnant. Ā As if there isn’t enough anxiety around giving birth for the first time! Ā Well – spoiler alert, my experience was amazing and I only hope to …

Push-Up for Upper Body Strength in Pregnancy

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Upper body strength is often overlooked–especially for women and it seems to drop off Ā our radar entirely during pregnancy as we begin to think more about core, pelvic floor and lower body strength. The thing is, upper body strength is vital to maintaining alignment, overall strength and stability as well as to prepare for the work of delivery and postpartum …