3 Pool Exercises for Pregnant Women to do this Summer
Pregnant during summer? Hop into the pool to relax, stretch, and strengthen. You can move with intention to prepare for birth while also enjoying genuine self-care. These three exercises are low-impact and serve a dual-purpose: help your mind and body relax; strengthen and open in preparation for delivery and recovery. The weightlessness our bodies enjoy […]
3 Simple Breathing Exercises to do Today for your Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are natural reactions to living. Read that again! Our body is wired to protect us and keep us safe. When we anticipate real or perceived threats to our safety- emotional, mental or physical- we call on our fight, flight, or freeze responses. This is common and natural, and a pertinent function of […]
Maternal Mental Health Disorder: My Story
Becoming a mother is a mixture of uncertainty, preparation and joy. When I was expecting my first son in 2011, I was so excited about the prospect of starting a family, but I was overwhelmed and underprepared for the postpartum season of my life. My delivery was pretty smooth. It was a vaginal delivery […]
Anxiety? Breathe Your Way to Relief
What if someone told you that you have the ability to decrease feelings of anxiety and improve your sleep without medication? What if it was FREE? What if it’s something you do all day, every day? What if it’s right under your nose (or involves your nose)? Well, I have good news. It’s true! It’s […]
