20-Minute Birth Prep Workout with Birth Ball
You can prepare for birth by including exercises in your prenatal routine that prepare you to open each pelvic level! The pelvis has three main levels: The Inlet: The top of the pelvis where your baby will enter or engage during pregnancy or labor The Midpelvis: the middle of the pelvis where your baby will […]
Pelvic Pain: Why & Relief Tips!
If you’re having pelvic pain and you were told the only solution to resolve that pelvic pain is to give birth, we’re here to tell you that that’s not true, and in this episode, we’re going to break down how you can find relief from pelvic pain, professionals that you can work with if you’re […]
Introduction to Childbirth Education: What You NEED to Know
Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast. In this episode, we’re going to be talking all about what information do you need to know when it comes to birth. And so we’re going to introduce some key topics such as: what is a contraction, what is happening to your cervix when you have a contraction? What is […]
Julie’s Birth Story: Two Home Births & Creation of Needed Prenatal Nutrition
Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast Birth Story Friday. In this episode, we have Julie, one of the co-founders of Needed, a perinatal nutrition company that supports optimal nourishment during pregnancy, sharing her two home birth stories and the conception and birth of her company, Needed. https://youtu.be/ZmuoGGjh1QU Read Episode Transcript [00:02:36] Gina: Welcome to the MamasteFit […]
Tailbone Pain Relief Exercises
Tailbone pain can be a real pain in the butt… and you may be wondering what you can do to find relief! In this blog, I will discuss WHY you might have tailbone pain and three exercises to help you find relief! Pain is NOT a requirement of pregnancy, so there is hope! https://youtu.be/rKIZnv0uVwM Why […]
Introduction to Childbirth: What You NEED to Know!
Preparing for birth can feel overwhelming! There is a lot of information out there, and it’s tough to become an expert in only 9 months. In this blog, we are going to break down the basics of childbirth education–what you NEED to know as you navigate your labor to help you figure out: Are you […]
Movements to Induce Your Labor
If you scroll social media long enough, you’ll find a plethora of exercises that will supposedly induce your labor. This could include bouncing on your birth ball, going for walks, curb walking, and so many more movements. But is there a movement that will induce your labor?? Likely not! In this blog, I will be […]
Understanding the Stages of Labor: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Labor is more than just contractions! There are three different stages that you will move through from your first contraction to your baby and then the placenta being born! In this blog, I will be breaking down all three stages of labor (plus the mini phases within each stage) so you can understand what is […]
Week 29 Pregnancy Update: Baby Growth, Common Symptoms, and Managing Discomfort
Welcome to the MamasteFit Week by Week Pregnancy Update! We are now in week 29, and I’m thrilled to share this journey with you as I navigate my fourth pregnancy. If you’re pregnant, be sure to comment below and let us know how you’re feeling—we’d love to connect and support each other during this incredible […]
