So, baby is here, you’re settling into your new way of life, and you’re anxious to get back into the gym. Maybe you’ve even gotten the “green light” from your healthcare professional to resume normal activity again. Not so fast! I know this may not be what you want to hear, but I say this with the highest regard … Read More
7 Tips To Prepare Your Body & Mind For Your C-Section
Cesarean births -they are a hot topic for debate in the prenatal and postnatal world. There’s also not a ton of helpful information out there for women who are scheduled for one or who are facing the possibility of needing one. Usually, you only find information out there as to why everyone is vehemently opposed to them or why … Read More
Postpartum Bellies: Should You Be Wrapping Yours?
Want to start a debate in the postpartum fitness world? Walk into a room and ask “So, should women use abdominal binders after pregnancy?” Things are likely to get intense quickly. First off, let’s define our terms. When I say abdominal wrapping, I am absolutely NOT talking about the kind of waist cinching or waist training that you may … Read More
Your Postpartum Checklist For Healing Well After Childbirth
I have a mom in one of my fitness classes who is due to give birth any day now. We were chatting after class a few weeks ago, and she said to me: “So, after my 6 week check-up, I’m pretty much ready to come back to working out again like normal -right? I’ve been hopeful that over the past … Read More
Lessons Learned from 3 (VERY DIFFERENT) Baby Births
Earlier this week, I sent out an email newsletter in which I talked about one of my birthing stories. Yes…I have more than one -three actually! It’s taken me a bit longer than most women to write about my birthing experiences because quite actually I’ve felt like “What’s the point?†other than to make it seem like I am trying … Read More
Caring For Your C-Section Scar
If you’ve had a c-section, have you ever noticed that raising your arms above your head hurts in your low abdomen? Have you ever sneezed or coughed and thought that you tore something near your scar, even though your incision has been healed for months or years? Have you noticed that you had normal bowel movements after the surgical … Read More