Kayla’s Birth Story: PROM and Epidural Hospital Birth
Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast Birth Story Fridays! In this episode, Kayla shares her challenging but ultimately empowering hospital birth story. She discusses how she prepared for birth, and how her intentions and plans changed throughout the course of labor after stalling at 7 centimeters for several hours, and the difficult decision to ask her […]
Weight Lifting During Pregnancy: Top 3 Tips from an Expert
Table of Contents Welcome to the MamasteFit Blog! In today’s video, I’ll share three essential tips for safe weight lifting during pregnancy. You may be wondering if you should continue exercising during pregnancy or if it is even safe. In fact, strength training can be incredibly beneficial throughout your pregnancy — if done safely. Learn […]
Pregnancy Core Workout: 15-Minute Strengthening Routine
Join Gina from MamasteFit for a 15-minute pregnancy core workout designed to strengthen your core during pregnancy and postpartum. This session starts with diaphragmatic breathing exercises on the floor, moves to floor-based core exercises, and progresses to functional standing core movements. The workout incorporates light to medium weights and optional resistance bands. Learn how to […]
8 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms, Baby Size & What to Expect
Table of Contents Welcome to Week 8 of your pregnancy journey! Now that you’re 8 weeks pregnant, we’ll dive into the exciting developments happening with your baby, the changes you may be experiencing, and I’ll also share my own journey since I’m currently pregnant with baby number four. If you are currently pregnant or planning […]
Deep Core Exercises for Diastasis Recti: Heal Your Core
Table of Contents Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast! In this episode, Gina addresses common questions about core training during pregnancy and postpartum. She explains what core exercises are “safe” and effective, the best deep core exercises for diastasis recti prevention and healing, and the importance of understanding the different layers of core muscles. Gina also […]
Sunny Side Up Baby: 5 Exercises to Help Rotate an OP Baby
Table of Contents If you’re pregnant and have learned that your baby is in the posterior position, also known as a sunny side up baby or OP (occiput posterior), it can be a bit concerning. This position means the back of your baby’s head is facing your back, which can make labor more challenging and […]
11 Questions to Ask a Doula Before Hiring (+ Red Flags)
Table of Contents Choosing your birth team is one of the most important steps in preparing for your birth experience. Your birth team consists of the people who will support and guide you through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. This team often includes your medical providers, such as an OBGYN, midwife, or labor nurses, as […]
The MamasteFit Podcast Episode 93 – How to Choose Your Birth Team for an Empowering Birth
Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast! In this episode, hosts Gina and Roxanne discuss the essential steps in choosing your birth team. The episode covers how to find and select the right doula, the roles and specialties of different doulas, and questions to ask during interviews. Additionally, they explore how to pick a medical provider, including […]
Stretches to Prepare for Labor: An 8-Minute Pelvic Flow
Pregnancy is a journey of growth, change, and preparation, especially when it comes to preparing your body for the birthing process. A key element in this preparation is creating space in your pelvis. The pelvis is made up of three levels that need to open up at different times during labor, and each one requires […]
