Pelvic Pain Relief Tips: Pain is NOT a Requirement of Pregnancy
Pelvic pain is a common complaint during pregnancy, but it doesn’t have to be something you just endure until you give birth. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the causes, types, and potential solutions for pelvic pain during pregnancy. Pain is NOT a requirement of pregnancy–and the only solution to pain relief is not […]
Myofascial Slings: Stabilize the Pelvis and Strengthen the Core
Pelvic pain during pregnancy is a common but often misunderstood issue. One effective way to manage and alleviate this pain is by understanding and engaging the myofascial slings. These are networks of muscles and connective tissues that work together to stabilize and move the body. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different myofascial slings […]
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea: Natural Induction Method
If you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy or the final trimester, you may be thinking about incorporating some natural induction methods. These methods could include eating dates, evening primose rose oil, or eating all the pineapple in hopes of meeting your baby sooner rather than later. However, research is mixed on whether or not […]
The Importance of Prenatal Oral Health: Insights from Dr. Lejla Streets
In a recent podcast episode, we interviewed Dr. Lejla Streets from Smiles in the Pines in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Streets shares about the critical topic of prenatal oral health, a subject that many pregnant individuals may not realize impacts both their own health and the health of their baby. In this blog post, […]
How I’m Preparing for Birth in the Third Trimester: A Comprehensive Guide
I am 28 weeks pregnant and in the final trimester of this pregnancy!! It feels like this pregnancy is FLYING by, but I still got about 12ish weeks until this baby girl is here… so that feels like a lot of time but also not much at all!! Now that I have transitioned into the final […]
My Personal Journey with Thyroid Health: Navigating Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Thyroid health is a critical aspect of a woman’s overall well-being, particularly when it comes to fertility, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. As a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and currently pregnant with my fourth child, I have firsthand experience in understanding and managing thyroid health. This journey has shaped my approach to pregnancy […]
Thyroid During Pregnancy: Fertility, Birth & Postpartum
In my journey, I’ve dealt with hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid–and you’d be surprised how impactful your thyroid is on your fertility, pregnancy, and more! Your thyroid during pregnancy can also impact your baby’s development–so it’s a big deal! In my own experience, I had an uncomplicated first pregnancy–but then suffered from recurrent miscarriages between […]
Relax Your Pelvic Floor for Birth: Our Top Tips for Release
The pelvic floor is a big focus when it comes to birth preparation! If you’re like me, you didn’t even know what a pelvic floor really was until you were pregnant… and suddenly you needed to figure out what you were supposed to do with it for birth. You may be curious if you are […]
Get Better Sleep: Prenatal Anxiety and Insomnia Relief Tips!
Sleep is crucial for our health, but it can feel elusive during pregnancy with pregnancy insomnia, having trouble finding a comfortable position, and then feeling anxious that you’re not getting enough sleep. Many of us will need to wake up at least once during the night to pee, as we have increased fluid volume (and […]
Birth Prep Workout: Top Exercises to Open the Pelvis and Release Pelvic Floor Tension
As you near your third trimester, you may be wondering what exercises you should be to doing to prepare for birth. And there are a LOT that you could be doing–so I can totally understand that it may be overwhelming to figure it all out.
Top 10 Tips for Navigating Labor Induction
Are you preparing for or worried about an induction? Then you’re in the right place! In this blog, I will be sharing our top ten tips for labor induction based on our experience as a birth doula and labor nurse/student midwife! Roxanne and I have supported hundreds, maybe even thousands, of births, many of which […]
Pelvic Floor and Hip Mobility Workout for Pregnancy
You may think that the BEST exercises for your pelvic floor are deep squat holds and butterfly poses. It’s commonly promoted that wide-legged positions stretch the pelvic floor–and while this is true, it doesn’t stretch the ENTIRE pelvic floor! We need to incorporate different types of hip movements to target the various quadrants of the pelvic floor.