How to use a FOAM ROLLER during and after Pregnancy

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Foam Rolling during and after Pregnancy is a fabulous way to release your lower back and hip pressure, and tight glutes. Also if you are experiencing leg cramps and any swollen limbs, foam rolling is a fabulous way to incorporate regular movement into your day. It should help alleviate any discomfort. My short video will…

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Fascia and deep core connection during pregnancy postpartum

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The importance of fascia during and after pregnancy …and exactly what is it ? Fascia is basically collagen as it makes up the fibrous parts of the fascia. This is the soft, connective tissue that runs all throughout your body including around your organs, nerves, muscles, through your abdominal wall, and more! Fascia sometimes thought of…

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5 Reasons to use a FITBALL during Pregnancy, Postpartum & Motherhood

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You might call it, a Fitball, Swiss ball, Birth ball or Stability ball. Regardless we’re talking the same item of equipment, a fitball is one of my favourite items of fitness equipment to use. As they are fabulous for pregnancy exercise but also have many other added bonuses. 5 FABULOUS REASONS TO USE A FITBALL…

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Post Natal and Pregnancy Nutrition Guide

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Pregnancy is not a time to use the excuse that you are “eating for two.” However it is the time to ensure you are educated and empowered to make the right decisions, on the best ways to nourish both you and your baby during pregnancy and beyond. That’s why I created my complimentary Pregnancy and…

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What are the Postpartum Baby Blues ?

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I remember during my first pregnancy asking my OB, “What are the baby blues ?” He didn’t really go into depth about the baby blues, but was more interested in knowing about what sort of post birth support I had. This was great; but I was trying to navigate how I would feel, what it…

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5 reasons to avoid DIET DRINKS during Pregnancy

Did you know ? Drinking one diet drink a a day can triple your risk of dementia and strokes. Plus a recent study found that daily diet soda consumption increased women’s risk of delivering a high birth weight baby by 60 per cent versus women who never touch the stuff.  This study was also the first…

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C Section birth and recovery – get the facts.

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Before we chat about c-section or a cesarean let’s keep in mind too that no-one fails at birth ! Birth regardless of the way it happens is amazing and requires extensive rehabilitation and retraining of your core. Recovery after c-section Having a c-section does NOT protect your pelvic floor from being strained or compromised during pregnancy.…

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Safe pregnancy postpartum squat workout

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The squat is probably one of the best known exercises and most versatile ! You can do it anywhere and also add resistance or weights.  Plus I love how you can mix up the tempo of squats with music to makes it really fun and challenging. A squat is generally considered a “lower body” exercise…

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Fab Five Challenge – Pregnancy Exercise

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Hey beautiful lady are you Pregnant or have you just had a baby ? I would love you to join me in my Fab Five ONLINE Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Challenge ! Tell me are you… Overwhelmed by the advice you are receiving during pregnancy ? Confused about what exercises you can and can’t do…

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