Navigating Postpartum Intimacy
The postpartum period is a time of immense physical, emotional, and relational adjustments. For many new parents, intimacy can feel like a daunting subject. Whether you are eager to reconnect with your partner, feeling hesitant, or simply unsure of how to approach intimacy again, it’s important to recognize that all experiences are valid. In this […]
Prepare for Birth: Movement Strategies to Prevent Labor Stalls
Labor is an active process, and the positions you assume can significantly impact the progression of birth. Understanding how to move and adjust during labor can help create space in the pelvis, prevent stalls, and ease the overall birthing process. In this blog, we will discuss effective laboring positions, how different movements impact the pelvis, […]
Week 23: What to Expect During Your Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 23 of your pregnancy journey! This journey has been incredible so far, and I’m excited to share what’s happening with baby, what changes I’m experiencing, and some of the ways I’m staying comfortable and active during this stage. Here, we’ll cover what to expect for both you and your baby during this […]
Week 22: What to Expect During Your Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 22 of your pregnancy journey! This journey has been incredible so far, and I’m excited to share what’s happening with baby, what changes I’m experiencing, and some of the ways I’m staying comfortable and active during this stage. Here, we’ll cover what to expect for both you and your baby during this […]
Birth Preparation to Prevent Labor Stalls: Exercises to Create Space in the Pelvis
Labor stalls can be a common concern during childbirth, but proper birth preparation can help prevent them by improving pelvic mobility and creating space for the baby’s descent. We’ll address common pregnancy tendencies that decrease pelvic space, focusing on lat releases, hip flexor stretches, and pelvic mobility exercises to create more space for your baby. […]
Week 21: What to Expect During Your Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 21 of pregnancy! You’re officially past the halfway mark, and both you and your baby are going through some exciting changes. Here, we’ll cover what to expect for both you and your baby during this week, along with some personal insights from my own experience as I navigate my fourth pregnancy. Explore […]
Week 20: What to Expect During Your Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 20 of pregnancy—you’re officially at the halfway point! Whether this journey has felt like it’s flying by or moving at a snail’s pace, this milestone is worth celebrating. Your baby is growing rapidly, your body is changing, and there’s so much to look forward to in the coming weeks. Here, we’ll cover […]
Painful Sex Postpartum: Causes & Solutions with Pelvic Floor PT Hayley Kava
Welcome to Moments with MamasteFit! In this episode, perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula Gina, alongside pelvic floor physical therapist Hayley Kava, discuss common causes and solutions for painful sex in the postpartum period. Intimacy after childbirth can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re feeling nervous, experiencing discomfort, or unsure of what to […]
Week 19: What to Expect During Your Pregnancy
Congratulations on reaching Week 19! You’re nearly halfway through your pregnancy, and both you and your baby are experiencing exciting changes. Here, we’ll cover what to expect for both you and your baby during this week, along with some personal insights from my own experience as I navigate my fourth pregnancy. Explore Our Prenatal Fitness […]
Week 18: What to Expect During Your Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 18 of your pregnancy journey! The second trimester is often called the “honeymoon phase,” but it still comes with its ups and downs. Here, we’ll cover what to expect for both you and your baby during this week, along with some personal insights from my own experience as I navigate my fourth […]
How to Relax Your Pelvic Floor Muscles: 10-Minute Routine
Join Gina, perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, for a 10-minute routine that shows you how to relax your pelvic floor muscles and alleviate common areas of pelvic tension. This session includes diaphragmatic breathing, hip shifts, deep squats, lunges, and more, utilizing equipment like a yoga bolster, block, and foam roller. Follow along as we […]
Week 17: What to Expect During Your Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 17 of your pregnancy journey! Pregnancy at 17 weeks brings some wonderful changes—and some challenges! The second trimester is often called the “honeymoon phase,” but it still comes with its ups and downs. Here, we’ll cover what to expect for both you and your baby during this week, along with some personal […]