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 […]
3 Labor Prep Partner Workout: Prepare for Birth Workout
We don’t have to wait until labor to try out laboring positions and comfort techniques with our partner! Doing a labor preparation workout prior to your labor can help you and your partner prepare for the big day! Let’s explore how to approach doing a labor preparation workout so you both can feel more confident […]
3 Prolapse Symptom Relief Exercises
It can be common during pregnancy and postpartum to experience feelings of heaviness in the pelvic floor or perineal area. This feeling of heaviness could range from feeling like something is “right there” or even falling out! Feelings of heaviness can be related to: Pelvic organ prolapse, or a pelvic organ (bladder, uterus, and rectum) […]
3 Reasons Prolapse is NOT a Reason for Scheduling a C-Section
If you have a current pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis, you may have heard or been told to schedule a c-section to prevent your prolapse from getting worse. Cesarean birth is birth and a valid way to give birth, and there are many reasons that a c-section is the best option for you and your baby. […]
