Pilates

It’s safe to say there were a lot of things about pregnancy, birth, postpartum healing, and motherhood that surprised me. When it came to my postpartum recovery, I made the naive assumption that I’d have an easy time with recovery and return to movement. Both … continue reading

I had the pleasure of attending another movement retreat with Katy Bowman this past weekend (previous one was last year; here’s a recap of that experience). This program was focused specifically on pregnancy, called Movement Ecology During Pregnancy. I was lucky to get in; apparently … continue reading

I remember it clearly. I was lounging on the couch, 6 months pregnant, when I went to sit up and saw my tummy muscles bulge out. And it wasn’t what I was used to seeing pre-pregnancy when I forgot to engage my abdominal muscles. They … continue reading

When it comes to health, few topics are more controversial than pregnancy. But one thing we can all agree upon is this: the way you treat your body before and during pregnancy has a huge impact on the health of your baby. It’s a time … continue reading

If you’ve been following my work for a while, you’ll know how much I get frustrated by incorrect nutrition advice, especially when it comes to pregnancy. Well, the same goes for exercise. Few healthcare providers are up-to-speed about the research behind exercise during pregnancy. Those … continue reading