Ever heard of a squatty potty? What’s the deal and why is it helpful? The lower intestinal tract has a natural sharp curve that can create potential challenges while going number 2. If you experience constipation, hemorrhoids, incomplete emptying, fecal incontinence, or the feeling of needing to strain while having a bowel movement, here’s a […]
Today’s post comes from guest-blogger Madison Cleckler, prenatal and postpartum online trainer! Enjoy as she discusses various methods of strengthening your back with pregnancy and postpartum considerations. 4 Ways to Lift in Pregnancy and Postpartum Back pain is super duper common in pregnancy and postpartum. Often when people come to me with questions about back
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As education and awareness is spreading on pelvic health, there are many devices being manufactured and advertised to help with pelvic health and pelvic floor strengthening. It can be confusing to know which one to buy, and what they are even supposed to be used for! I hope to shine light on the specifics of
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Today’s Wellness Wednesday is from return guest blogger Charli Hamlin. She discusses the importance of investing in yourself to support your overall health. I’ve had a lot of time to think and reflect during our state’s shelter in place, which conveniently coincides with my maternity leave (silver linings). Let me start with the disclaimer that
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Today’s post is from guest blogger, Kirsten Clark. Kirsten is a doula and brings you recommendations and encouragement for having a baby during this quarantine. It’s a challenging time to give birth among the uncertainty and fear surrounding COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, there’s a LOT you can do as a pregnant person to prepare for a
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Do you look like this while holding baby? What about when just standing in general? As we grow into a beautiful and full pregnant body, our body changes and shifts to accommodate growing baby. After we deliver, our body often stays in these pregnant postures and positions and we have to do some conscious corrective
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Women want a strong pelvic floor for a multitude of reasons. Many times, beginning pregnancy brings focus and attention to the pelvic floor, both to support our growing bellies and the labor process, and to foster a successful recovery after delivery. Within this information, however, there is controversy and confusion about kegels. How do I
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Today’s post is brought to you by the wisdom of Teresa Fleishmann, board member of the Alabama chapter of Postpartum Support International . She brings you her personal experience with nourishing her babies in a variety of ways and the importance of maternal mental health. Enjoy!! In preparation for my first baby, I did what
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You spend most of your time at work..that’s right….for most of us it’s 40+ hrs a week devoted to work. You try to devote any other time to taking care of those you love (pets included), household responsibilities and all the other things that are part of your routine. So where is time to stay
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During this breastfeeding journey I have learned about the haakaa. This funny sounding device is a silicone cup-like pump that is placed on the opposite breast while you are feeding your baby. The cup applies gentle suction and catches the let-down. This doesn’t sound like much, but let me tell you, it has collected a
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