20 Weeks Pregnant: What to Expect at the Halfway Point
Table of Contents 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. […]
Postpartum Sex: Why It Hurts & How to Make It Comfortable
Table of Contents 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 postpartum sex. Intimacy after childbirth can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re feeling nervous, experiencing discomfort, or unsure of what to […]
19 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms, Baby Growth & What to Expect
Table of Contents 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 at 19 weeks pregnant for both you and your baby, along with some personal insights from my own experience as I navigate my fourth pregnancy. […]
18 Weeks Pregnant: What to Expect This Week for You & Baby
Table of Contents 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 at 18 weeks pregnant for both you and your baby, along with some personal insights from my own experience as […]
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 […]
17 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms, Baby Development & Tips
Table of Contents Welcome to Week 17 of your pregnancy journey! Being 17 weeks pregnant 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 […]
4-6 Weeks Postpartum: Recovery, Baby Milestones & Fitness
Table of Contents Welcome to the final episode of our Postpartum What to Expect series! In this blog, we dive into 4 to 6 weeks postpartum. We’ll cover the physical changes you may experience, like stopping vaginal bleeding and the healing process after a C-section. We’ll discuss baby’s first mental leap and other developmental milestones, […]
16 Weeks Pregnant: What to Expect for You and Baby
Table of Contents Welcome to Week 16 of your pregnancy journey! At 16 weeks pregnant, we are moving deeper into the second trimester, often called the “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy. Many moms-to-be experience increased energy, fewer symptoms, and a renewed sense of well-being. Here, we’ll cover what to expect for both you and your baby […]
15 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms, Baby Size & What to Expect
Table of Contents Welcome to Week 15 of your pregnancy journey! At 15 weeks pregnant, we are moving deeper into the second trimester, often called the “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy. Many moms-to-be experience increased energy, fewer symptoms, and a renewed sense of well-being. Here, we’ll cover what to expect for both you and your baby […]