3 Birth Prep Exercises: Relax the Pelvic Floor and Improve Hip Mobility
There are so many birth prep exercises that you can do, but which ones should you choose to include in your prenatal workout routine? It can be helpful to consider what types of movements are necessary to create more space in your pelvis for birth and release tension in the pelvic floor! Here at MamasteFit, […]
Korean Seaweed Soup Recipe: Postpartum Nourishing Soup
In the postpartum, it is a Korean tradition to cook and serve Korean seaweed soup, Miyeok Guk미역국, to the new mother. Seaweed soup is packed full of nutrients to support healing after birth. You can also add a protein, such as beef or seafood, to the soup to make it even more dense with nutrients! Seaweed has […]
5 Benefits of Prenatal Fitness for Your Baby
There is a lot of fear associated with exercising throughout pregnancy. The endless onslaught of unsolicited advice on the safety of exercise–or rather the dangers–can make it hard to feel confident about exercising throughout your pregnancy. Your provider may have even given you restrictions on exercising, such as “keep your heart rate below a certain […]
Navigating Postpartum Body Comments: How Should Your Respond?
Discover effective strategies for managing postpartum body comments. Learn how to respond to well-intentioned remarks and understand the nuances of societal expectations.
The Importance of Hip Shifting for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
It is important that you can find a hip shift, where the pelvis rotates on the fixed femur into internal rotation. Why? Because a hip shift is crucial for hip stability! If you are having pelvic pain, finding a hip shift could decrease or completely alleviate the pain! Hip shifting is also important for pelvic […]
Mom Posture Mobility Exercises: It’s Not Hamstring Stretches!
If you’re a mom, you likely have done the mom sway while holding your baby (and while just existing in line even without your baby… lol). And this posture is commonly believed to be a posterior pelvic tilt (butt tucking underneath or pelvis rotating backward).
5 Birth Partner Supported Birth Prep Exercises
You can prepare for birth WITH your partner! A lot of the focus during pregnancy is on YOU–prenatal workouts, prenatal appointments, prenatal nutrition… but you may be wondering how you can incorporate your partner into your preparation too. I know my husband wanted to support me, but sometimes just didn’t know what to do. Your partner can help assist you in these exercises so that you can move deeper to release tension as you prepare for birth, together!
Ditch the Kegels: The Pelvic Floor Does NOT Push Your Baby Out!
Ditch the Kegels! Your pelvic floor DOES NOT push your baby out–your uterus pushes your baby out. Your pelvic floor just needs to move out of the way. And doing tons of Kegels will NOT prevent pelvic floor issues postpartum. If anything, Kegels could actually be making pelvic floor issues, such as leaking or prolapse, […]
2 Essential Tips to Make More Pelvic Space for a Smooth and Comfortable Birth
Discover 2 expert tips on how to enhance more pelvic space for a smooth, stress-free, and comfortable birth.
Your Pelvic Position Matters: Create More Space With These Tips!
Your pelvic position might not be something you think about often, but it plays a crucial role in your overall comfort and well-being. Whether you’re sitting at a desk, standing, or engaging in physical activities, how you position your pelvis can significantly impact your comfort and health.
Release Your Pelvic Floor Tension: 4 Essential Relaxation Exercises
Unlock the secrets to pelvic floor relaxation with our expert-recommended exercises. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to improved pelvic health. Start your journey to relaxation today.
5 Essential Must-Haves for International Travel with Kids
We just went on an exciting journey with my 3 kinds and my mom to South Korea to visit my mom’s birth country! Explore our expert tips on the 5 essential must-haves for international travel with kids. Make your journey memorable and hassle-free.