We all know it’s important to exercise during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends pregnant women get at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every day. Benefits of prenatal exercise include more energy, decreased chance of cesarean, shorter postpartum recovery, reduced low back and leg pain, and prevention of … [Read more...] about Best Fitness Tracker for Pregnancy: Fitbit vs. Apple Watch
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Exercising After Baby: The 5 Best Workouts for Postpartum Moms
After each of my babies were born, I could not wait to get back into a fitness routine. I was a dancer growing up, and as an adult found joy in dance fitness classes like Zumba and barre. Since then, I’ve also become a fitness instructor and get to work with women in all stages of their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. Pregnancy is wonderful in so many ways, but most women … [Read more...] about Exercising After Baby: The 5 Best Workouts for Postpartum Moms
Exercise and Pregnancy: Common Myths Busted
Whether you’re a fitness buff or just want to have a healthy pregnancy, you probably have some questions about how to manage exercise while you are pregnant. Since no two pregnancies are the same, and women tend to share the details of their pregnancies with one another, it’s common to hear myths about exercise and apply them to your own pregnancy. As a certified fitness … [Read more...] about Exercise and Pregnancy: Common Myths Busted
A Doula’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Doula
If you’re expecting a baby, chances are you’ve heard the word “doula” at least once. But what exactly IS a doula? Many people tend to lump doulas together with midwives and assume that if you’re giving birth in a hospital with an OB, you don’t need a doula. That couldn’t be more false! What is a Doula? A doula is a professional labor companion. She (or he—but most doulas are … [Read more...] about A Doula’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Doula
October 15th Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
Too few people are aware that in October of 1988 President Ronald Reagan declared October Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Awareness Month and later in 2002 October 15th was designated as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Reagan shared, "When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. … [Read more...] about October 15th Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day