3 Pushing Tips to Make Space for the Sacrum
Pushing Tips: Make Space for the Sacrum! We have finally made it to pushing in birth, but it seems to be taking FOREVER! The first thing I consider is: Are we creating enough space in the pelvis? We can create more space in the pelvic outlet (bottom of the pelvis) by: Internal Rotation of the […]
3 Pelvic Floor Relaxation Exercises
The pelvic floor plays a large role in our overall function and most importantly for this phase of life, our labor and comfort throughout pregnancy (and beyond). Let’s explore HOW to approach releasing tension in the pelvic floor and HOW the pelvic floor supports our pregnancy and birth (and beyond). Relaxed Pelvic Floor = Easier […]
3 Causes and Solutions for Labor Stall: Is Pitocin the Only Solution for Stalls?
Is Pitocin the ONLY solution if we experience a labor stall, or a pause in labor progress?? No. It is a possible solution, BUT NOT the only solution! First, we need to understand what is causing the labor stall. Then we can address the issue to see labor progress. In some situations, Pitocin is the […]
4 Most Common Solutions for Late Labor Stall
Late labor stall, or a stall in your labor around 8cm, could be related to a number of reasons. In this article we will learn about the 4 most common reasons and the most effective solutions.
3 Best Diastasis Recti (DRA) Rehab Exercises
Diastasis recti (DRA) is the normal separation of the six-pack abs during pregnancy. For many of us, this will heal spontaneously within the first six weeks postpartum. And for others, we will need a deliberate focus to close and increase the density of the gap. But we can all benefit from core reconnection postpartum! Two […]
3 Tips to Maintain Your Milk Supply with Postpartum Exercise
Returning to exercise postpartum can be overwhelming! We are caring for this tiny person, and also trying to support our own healing and rehabilitation from pregnancy and birth. Generally, we can return to fitness around 4-10 weeks postpartum. Our recommendation is: Your postpartum bleeding has ceased (and no increased or new bleeding with increased activity […]
Breastfeeding a Newborn: 3 Tips
You may think that breastfeeding is a natural thing, therefore it must be easy to do! And then find that it is not as easy or intuitive as we may have hoped! You and your baby (even if it’s your 2nd, 3rd, or beyond) are learning together how to nurse! It takes time, and unfortunately […]
8 Natural Induction Methods
With this natural induction methods series, we both believe that a “natural” induction, is still an induction in a way. You are still using interventions to start labor before you may be ready. There are risks and benefits to everything we do in life, and for one person it may be worth taking the risk […]
My Early Labor Pelvic Opening Workout
During early labor, we want to balance rest, nourishment, and movement to facilitate the labor process. If you are tired or feeling fatigued, rest! Take a nap, and head to bed. If you are feeling energized and rested, get up and move! It’s a balancing game! Early labor can last hours or days! All of […]
4 Early Postpartum Rehab Tips: My 1st Week Postpartum
Your baby has arrived after months of preparation, your birth, and now what? Should you wait six weeks until your postpartum check-up to do any sort of rehab work? No. We shouldn’t run to the gym and start lifting heavy weights, BUT we can begin to reconnect with our core and pelvic floor as we […]
Birth Story: Sophie’s Home Birth During Hurricane Ian
Listen to Sophie’s Birth Story Sophie’s Birth Story started on October 1st at 1:22 am at home at 41+3 weeks in the middle of Hurrican Ian when she was born! She is our third baby, and we are so excited to have her earthside with us now! Waiting for her arrival was agonizing in the final […]
7 Prenatal Exercises for the End of Pregnancy
7 Prenatal Exercises As I approach the end of my pregnancy, I am focusing on staying comfortable and preparing for birth! I am still doing our 40-week prenatal strength program that syncs with your week of pregnancy. The final month of the program begins to taper for birth and incorporates a lot more exercises to […]