8 Yoga Poses to Help You Sleep Better During Pregnancy
Do you have erratic sleep issues, feel tired when you wake up, sleep more deeply than normal, or wake up frequently during the night? Carrying a child presents a variety of newly discovered symptoms and discomforts. Your body works hard to support the growing one in your belly, and you can feel it in just […]
5 Ways to Avoid Prolapse during Birth and Postpartum
Over a quarter of women develop prolapse during childbirth and postpartum. That’s almost 1 in every three women living with discomfort, maybe pain, and a sign your pelvic floor needs attention. Prolapse can develop during pregnancy when extra weight adds pressure to the pelvic area, during childbirth (noticeably more in traumatic labor or when you’ve […]
Inflammation and its connection to infertility
If you’ve been trying to conceive for over a year and have yet to get pregnant, you may begin to research the various causes of infertility. Among the main results: age male and female “factors” such as egg production and sperm quality and “unknown” causes If you don’t know where to begin in figuring out […]
What is a Perineal Massage?
Have you heard about a perineal massage and wondered what it was exactly? Or, maybe you heard it and thought, “that sounds complex and technical, not something I would need.” After reading, we think you’ll want to consider a perineal massage. We’ll even offer you a few tips to perform one in your third trimester! […]
Profiling In Vitro Fertilization
Unfamiliar with IVF? Heard of it but never knew exactly what the process was or who would benefit? Whether you find yourself wanting to conceive but realizing it may not be as swift as you thought, or you are soon starting your first IVF treatment, we’ve highlighted some important facts for you. What is IVF? […]
3 Secrets That MAKE OR BREAK Having the Birth You Want
Let’s put this out there FIRST: birth rarely goes as planned, and for some, it can be a traumatic experience. Maybe this is why it is common for people to be so eager to repeat their birth horror stories to you as soon as you have announced your pregnancy. However, birth is meant to be […]
5 Postpartum Symptoms Every Expectant Mother Should Prepare For
You expected the precious gift of baby, but not all the post-birth changes to your body are so-called “gifts”. Good news first- some of these changes won’t stick around forever! Bad news- some will hang on like a fly at a barbeque. It is important to understand the A to Z of the most common […]
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 […]
