Motherhood

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be a time filled with uncertainty. Proper prenatal nutrition is essential for both you and your baby, but with so much conflicting information about what to eat for optimal health in general, determining what to eat for your pregnancy can feel daunting.  As a base, you…

You’ve heard the expression, “you can’t pour from an empty cup,” but have you ever stopped to consider what that really means? It’s a repeated phrase that means we can not give to others if we are not taking care of ourselves. Self-care has become a buzz word lately adding one more thing to our…

Your pelvic floor is made up of layers of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that stretch from your pubic bone to your tailbone. It supports the organs in your pelvis, including your bladder, uterus, and bowel, and as you might imagine, takes a beating during pregnancy and delivery.   What is your pelvic floor? The pelvic…

If your tummy still looks pregnant months after delivery, a postpartum abdominal condition called diastasis recti might be to blame. Approximately two-thirds of pregnant women get diastasis recti after childbirth, yet it is not widely talked about. If you are bothered by a lingering “pooch” after birth, you may want to talk to your doctor…

Once your bundle of joy is born, the hardest part of your pregnancy may be over, but your postnatal journey is just beginning. Your body is changing, yet again, and it’s important to greet this time with patience and continued grace for yourself. Childbirth recovery takes time and rushing that timeline will likely lead to…

Pregnancy is a wonderful time, but it can also be tinged with worry and anxiety over the new life you are creating. It’s easy to second guess your choices and wonder if you are making the right decisions around movement and exercise, among other things, as you navigate life with a baby on board. Whether…