Exploring Community Birth: Embracing Birth Outside the Hospital
In this blog, we dive into the concept of community birth, why some parents choose this path, and the potential barriers they might face. Community birth refers to giving birth outside a hospital, such as in a freestanding birth center, at home, or in other non-hospital settings. Join us as we explore this empowering option […]
Community Birth: Giving Birth Outside of a Hospital Setting
Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast. If you’re wanting to give birth in an out of hospital setting known as community birth, we’re going to discuss what that means in this episode, why someone may want to choose to give birth outside of the hospital, and what are some barriers that may be involved with wanting […]
Fast Birth: How to Manage a Precipitous Labor!
Welcome to another Birth Story Friday on the MamasteFit Podcast. Today, we have an extraordinary birth story from Monica, who experienced a precipitous VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) that resulted in an unexpected car birth. This thrilling account highlights the unpredictable nature of labor and offers valuable insights on how to handle a fast labor, […]
8-Minute Pelvic Floor Workout
Preparing the pelvic floor for birth is more than just deep squats and wide-legged positions–and it certainly is NOT tons of Kegels. In this workout, we are going to target each portion of the pelvic floor with different movement patterns! The pelvic floor attaches to the pelvis–which means that different hip movements can create different […]
Week 31 of Pregnancy: What to Expect
Welcome to Week 31 of your pregnancy journey! As you approach the final stretch, you may be experiencing a mix of excitement, anticipation, and a few discomforts. 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 […]
Monica’s Birth Story: VBAC Car Birth
Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast Birth Story Friday. In this birth story, Monica is going to be sharing her precipitous VBAC story, where she ended up having a car birth because she didn’t quite realize that she was in as much labor as she actually was. So it’s a really exciting story, we’re really excited […]
What to Expect in Week 30 of Pregnancy: Navigating the Final Trimester with MamasteFit
Welcome to Week 30 of your pregnancy journey! As you enter the final stretch, your body and your baby are undergoing significant changes. This week marks the beginning of the countdown to meeting your little one. Here’s what to expect and how MamasteFit can support you through this exciting time. https://youtu.be/1N2TocuOLSc What’s Happening with Your […]
Double Hip Squeeze for Labor Comfort
Labor can be an intense experience, but there are numerous techniques to help manage the discomfort and make the process more bearable. One of my favorite labor comfort techniques is the double hip squeeze. In this blog post, I’ll share what makes this technique so effective, along with different variations that you and your partner […]
Top Tips for Preparing for Giving Birth WITHOUT An Epidural!
If you’re wanting to have an unmedicated birth, this is the blog to read. Or maybe you’re debating whether or not you want to get an epidural or if you want to go unmedicated. In this blog, we’re going to talk about the benefits of going unmedicated. Why would anybody choose not to get an […]
Preparing for an Unmedicated Birth
Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast. If you’re wanting to have an unmedicated birth, this is the episode to listen to. Or maybe you’re debating whether or not you want to get an epidural or if you want to go unmedicated. In this episode, we’re going to talk about what are the benefits of going unmedicated–why […]
Top Labor Comfort Tools: Natural Pain Relief Options for Childbirth
Labor can be an intense experience, and while epidurals are a common choice for pain relief, they aren’t the only option. Whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth or looking for ways to manage pain before an epidural kicks in, there are several effective, non-medicated tools you can use. Here are three top labor comfort tools […]
Top 10 Strength and Mobility Exercises to Prepare for Labor
You can have a strong pregnancy as you prepare for birth–in fact, we recommend it! While incorporating mobility and birth preparation stretches into your prenatal workout routine is crucial, it’s equally important to include strengthening exercises that help PULL the pelvis into more open positions. In this blog, we will share both strength and mobility […]