Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse: My Workout Strategy to Keep Lifting and Running
When I was first diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse (POP), I felt overwhelmed. Was I done lifting? Would I never run again? Was my body falling apart—literally? If you’ve been told that your active lifestyle is over, or that you should never lift more than 10 lbs (which your baby likely already weighs), I want […]
6 Exercises to Help Baby Drop Into Position for Birth
As you approach the final weeks of pregnancy, you might be wondering if there are exercises to help baby drop and get into an optimal position for birth. While it’s important to know that engagement—when your baby’s head enters your pelvis—doesn’t necessarily mean labor will start right away, supporting your baby’s position can make the […]
Best Prenatal Vitamins: Why Quality & Form Matter Most
Table of Contents When it comes to pregnancy, nutrition is one of the most critical pieces of the puzzle—not just for your growing baby, but for your own health and well-being. On this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Ryan Woodbury, co-founder of Needed, to talk about why […]
Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women: 5 Moves Beyond Kegels
Table of Contents How Your Pelvic Floor Actually Works If you’ve been told that squeezing your pelvic floor over and over (aka doing Kegels) is the only way to train your core in pregnancy or postpartum… this post is for you. The most effective pelvic floor exercises for women involve so much more than static […]
Postpartum Period: Must Haves
Welcome back… to a postpartum period.Cue the sad music—because the next time I won’t have a period again will probably be menopause. And that’s a whole other emotional rollercoaster: no more pregnancies, no more newborn days. Part of me is deeply mourning that chapter closing. But part of me is also loving this new season […]
Power Stalls in Labor: What They Are & How to Fix Them
Welcome back to the MamasteFit blog! In today’s post, we’re diving into a key concept from our podcast mini-series on labor stalls. We’ve already covered the “passenger” (baby’s position) and “passage” (pelvis and soft tissue), but now we’re focusing on power stalls in labor—a common and often misunderstood cause of slow or paused labor. Power […]
Exercises to Open Pelvis for Birth: Create More Space
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is my pelvis too small for birth?” or worried that your baby might be too big to fit through your pelvis, you’re not alone. This is a common concern among many expecting parents—especially if they’ve heard anecdotal stories or have had certain comments from care providers. But here’s the truth: in […]
Stalled Labor: Causes, Positions, and How to Move Past It
Labor doesn’t always follow a predictable, linear path. It can ebb and flow—speeding up, slowing down, or even pausing temporarily. While this can be normal, it often raises questions and concerns, especially when you’re facing a stalled labor. In Episode 122 of the MamasteFit Podcast, Roxanne and I dive deep into the reasons behind labor […]
Labor Not Progressing? How to Move Past a Late Stall
You’re in the thick of labor—eight centimeters dilated or maybe even pushing—and then…nothing. Progress halts, contractions slow, and you find yourself in what we call a late labor stall. It’s one of the most common forms of labor not progressing in the final stretch. If you’re wondering what’s happening and, more importantly, what you can […]