Benefits of an Epidural for Labor Progress + Overcoming Disappointment in Choosing an Epidural
Epidurals are valuable tools available to women during childbirth, but if you’re aiming for an unmedicated birth, fear not – we have some valuable insights for you too.
Hydrotherapy: Labor Comfort Measure
The shower and tub are known as the midwives’ epidural due to the pain relief properties of water! Both Roxanne and I loved using hydrotherapy as our main labor comfort measures.
Genetic Screening Options During Pregnancy + Becca’s Birth Story with Prenatal Diagnosis of Trisomy 21
Discover the importance of genetic screening during pregnancy, exploring various genetic screening options, the benefits, and key considerations.
From the Birth Partner: Birth Stories and Preparation for the Birth Partner
Welcome to the MamasteFit podcast! In this special episode, we invite you to take a journey through the eyes of a birth partner and loving husband, Barron, as he shares our birth stories from his unique perspective.
Annie’s Birth Story: Navigating Breech Birth in Switzerland
In today’s Birth Story explore the journey of Annie and gain insights into the options available for breech birth and the unique options in Switzerland’s healthcare system.
Your Baby is OP: What is Posterior and Should You Panic??
In this article, we’ll delve deeper into what an OP position means, why it happens, and what you can do if your baby is in this position.
Birth Story: Laura’s Unmedicated Hospital Births
In this blog, we will be sharing the transcript from Laura’s two unmedicated hospital birth stories! During her first birth, she went into spontaneous labor and then had SROM (spontaneous rupture of membranes), which means her water broke during labor and then it was a pretty quick birth from there. Her second birth was very […]
Birth Story: Danielle’s Unmedicated Hospital Birth and Home Birth to Scheduled C-Section Due to Placenta Previa
In this blog, we will be sharing the transcript from Danielle’s two birth stories. Her first birth was an unmedicated vaginal birth at a hospital and her second was a Cesarean birth, after planning a home birth, due to Placenta Previa Share Your Birth Story on Our Podcast Gina: We’re going to start by talking […]
The MamasteFit Birth Prep Circuit
The MamasteFit Birth Prep Circuit is a series of exercises that support your baby’s position, opening the pelvis for birth, and preparing you to move with ease during your labor! The Birth Prep Circuit focuses on releasing tension in the uterine ligaments, lats and hip flexors, and the posterior pelvic floor. This circuit also integrates […]
5 C-Section Recovery Exercises: Reconnect with Your Core
If you are recovering from a cesarean birth, and trying to figure out HOW to even begin to approach returning to fitness-or maybe your core feels like it is just NOT turning on or connecting anymore–you’ve come to the right place. In this article we will share 5 C-Section recovery exercises that will help you reconnect with your core.
Postpartum Healing and Recovery: A Guide to Returning to Fitness Safely
Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast! In this episode transcript, we delve into the essential aspects of postpartum healing and safely returning to fitness after the miraculous journey of childbirth.
How to Push During Labor: Common Fears, Tips and Advice
When it comes to birth anxiety, how to push during labor can be high on the list of things you may be anxious or really nervous about! In this blog, we will be discussing common fears associated with pushing (you’re not alone) and our top tips to guide you through how to push! If you want […]