Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy exercise’
5 Reasons to use a FITBALL during Pregnancy, Postpartum & Motherhood
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…
Read MoreC Section birth and recovery – get the facts.
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.…
Read MoreThe Essential Birth & Hospital Bag Checklist
Getting prepared for birth and hospital can be both exciting and daunting. This birth and hospital bag check list is a wonderful resource as I compiled it together with my clients, friends and followers based on all their own birth experiences. The Best Birth & Hospital List This list not only tells you what you…
Read MoreFab Five Challenge – Pregnancy Exercise
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…
Read MoreTo plank or not to plank – during and after pregnancy ?
I am regularly asked …”can I plank during pregnancy and postpartum to train my core or lose the “mummy tummy”.” Some other questions include… Is a plank safe to do when pregnant ? Will planking help strengthen my core post birth ? Can I plank if I am healing diastasis recti ? What about post…
Read MoreYour safe and stylish guide to exercise during pregnancy !
The secret to finding perfect pregnancy activewear is easier than you think… you can grab a pair and get and exclusive discount when you download my complimentary fabulous PREGNANCY EXERCISE GUIDE ! BornFit Pregnancy Activewear BornFit essential pregnancy leggings were founded by parents Kara Douglas and Niall Seewang. Having always lived a fit and healthy…
Read MoreExercise during and after pregnancy : Fact vs Fiction ?
Are you confused about the claims you might hear, that exercise during pregnancy could be harmful to your unborn baby? Or that it will affect your milk supply while breastfeeding? Or that eating pineapple will bring on early labour ? Do you want to know what is fact or fiction ? Research has proven that…
Read MoreIs it safe to lose weight while pregnant ?
I was recently interviewed by Aaptiv, the world’s original Audio Fitness App, and asked if it was safe to lose weight during pregnancy. Read more below. If you’re worried about gaining pregnancy weight, then you’re not alone. In fact, some women experience concerns about pregnancy weight gain, so they try to get a head start on postpartum…
Read MoreWhat causes leg cramps during pregnancy ?
It is not uncommon to experience leg cramps and restless legs during pregnancy, particularly in the 3rd trimester. Many pregnant women experience some form of muscle spasms in their legs, with cramping being more frequent whilst sleeping. Leg cramps during pregnancy may be caused by the following : Additional weight gain of pregnancy Changes in…
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