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From conquering first trimester nausea to mastering second trimester strength with your core and pelvic floor ready for birth to prepping for postpartum during pregnancy, we've got you covered!
How Stephanie Rocked Her Pregnancy and Blazed Back into Running Postpartum (Episode #15)
Today’s episode features one of our clients, Stephanie Kramer, a self-proclaimed fitness fanatic whose resume includes work for Peloton...
Kendra Fitzgerald
Dec 12, 20223 min read
Working Out in Second Trimester: What to Focus on & How to Adapt Your Workouts Safely (Episode #10)
One of Kendra’s biggest frustrations during both her pregnancies was how EASY her prenatal programs were. She often felt she was being...
Kendra Fitzgerald
Nov 7, 20224 min read
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy vs. Corrective Exercise: Which is Right for You (Episode #6)
In today’s episode, we’re talking about pelvic floor physical therapy versus corrective exercise. What are they? And why would you need...
Kendra Fitzgerald
Oct 10, 20225 min read
Back to Exercise: Three Steps to Postpartum Fitness (Episode #3)
Many moms struggle figuring out where (and when!) to start getting back into exercise postpartum. Even people like Kendra who THOUGHT...
Kendra Fitzgerald
Sep 20, 20222 min read
Pregnancy: Back-body expansion practice to minimize Diastasis Recti
A 13 minute yoga practice to open your back body, connect to your glutes and set you up for expansion that minimizes Diastasis Recti. Great
Nicole Coons
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Pregnancy: Modifying Everyday Movements to Minimize Diastasis Recti
Do you see coning in your core when you move about your day? This coning is a sign of too much pressure on your core. See how to fix this!
Nicole Coons
Jul 17, 20203 min read
How to Modify Upward-facing Dog in Yoga to Minimize Diastasis
There's an easy way to do upward facing dog during pregnancy that feels amazing and won't make diastasis worse!
Nicole Coons
Jul 15, 20203 min read
6 Pregnancy Yoga Moves To Do After Too Much Sitting
Sitting a lot during pregnancy can be pretty uncomfortable. Here are 6 yoga moves to do to get moving and feeling great.
Nicole Coons
Jun 30, 20209 min read
The Complete Guide to Preparing for an Empowered Birth
These are 10 things that have proven to be the “game changers”, helping mothers go from fear to confidence in giving birth.
Nicole Coons
Jan 12, 202012 min read
Fun Ways to Get Really Grounded During Pregnancy
When you’re feeling really anxious or jittery in pregnancy, try a few of these grounding practices.
Nicole Coons
Sep 18, 20193 min read
Prenatal Yoga Practice: Anxiety Clearing & Pubic Pain Relieving (39 min)
Your yoga practice can meet you where you are and create a little shift that lightens the load. Try it now (it’s 39 minutes!).
Nicole Coons
Aug 22, 20192 min read
Are you getting the pre-baby jitters?
I, Nicole, was pregnant with my first baby at a time in my life that felt very exciting. Newly married, promoted at my job, adopted a new...
Nicole Coons
Aug 21, 20194 min read
2 Moves to Help Minimize Your Diastasis Recti Risk in Pregnancy
I was teaching my prenatal & postpartum core essentials class earlier this week and we were talking about minimizing diastasis recti (or...
Kendra Fitzgerald
May 15, 20194 min read
3 Keys To Dropping Anxiety & Overwhelm in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Why do we feel so anxious, unsupported and generally overwhelmed during pregnancy and even during postpartum? Especially nowadays when we...
Nicole Coons
Feb 25, 20193 min read
Pro-Tip: Start moving BEFORE 6 Weeks Postpartum
GASP! Yes, we said it. The current standard of waiting until you have ‘the green light’ to exercise at 6 weeks is doing a serious...
Kendra Fitzgerald
Sep 26, 20183 min read
The Best Non-Aluminium Deodorant for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, every product you put either ON or IN your body automatically gets a ‘side-eye’. It is safe? Will...
Kendra Fitzgerald
Apr 26, 20184 min read
5 Ways to Use Yoga to Transform your Pregnancy and Childbirth Experience
Just minutes after giving birth three months ago, my OB asked me “Do you do yoga?” A seemingly random question to ask a woman who just...
Kendra Fitzgerald
Mar 22, 20185 min read
DIY Strong Womb Tea Recipe
Once you reach the last month of pregnancy, you’re grasping at anything that will support you naturally to feel strong, relaxed, calm and...
Nicole Coons
Feb 28, 20183 min read
What I Wish I Had Known After My First Pregnancy: Kendra’s Story
Exercising after pregnancy and giving birth can be such a daunting experience. Not only do you have a small baby at home who demands all...
Kendra Fitzgerald
Feb 28, 20185 min read
Why You Should Dance Through Pregnancy and Postpartum
You should dance and consider it among your valuable tools in your Thriving in Motherhood toolbox that you can rely on daily. Here's how.
Nicole Coons
Jan 11, 20184 min read
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