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Chiropractor, coach, doula. Empowering women through all of life's transitions.
People are finally starting to take returning to exercise in postpartum. Women should not be jumping right back in to what they have done in the past, but they also deserve support in returning to exercise after having a baby. Otherwise, many women fall into a sedentary lifestyle which leads to poor health later in life. If you're pregnant or newly postpartum, it can feel incredibly overwhelming to even think about postpartum return to exercise. There are a multitude of opinions and options...
As we enter the peak summer months, I want to share essential hydration strategies specifically tailored for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Whether you're pregnant, early postpartum, or breastfeeding - your body has unique hydration needs that become even more critical during hot weather. Why Hydration Matters More During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by up to 50% - increasing overall fluid intake demands. Breastfeeding mothers produce...
We talk A TON about your pelvic floor during postpartum - but what changes are happening during pregnancy? Pregnancy impacts your pelvic floor - even if you end up having a cesarean birth. Your pelvic floor has 5 main functions:- Sump pump: involved in blood flow and lymphatic drainage.- Sexual function: involved with rhythmic contractions during orgasm, too much tension or irritation can lead to issues with intimacy/intercourse.- Support: the pelvic floorβs combo of bony structures,...