General Prenatal Training Recommendations
I’m pregnant. Now what? This is the most common question we get in regard to prenatal training. Most people that send in this question embrace movement of some type and train regularly. And they are tired of guessing with training. They want a trusted source for prenatal general strength and …
Healing from Miscarriage
How to Utilize the Four Pillars in the First Two Weeks After Pregnancy Loss Having a miscarriage is a deeply personal experience and one that looks different for each of us. Nearly 25% of pregnancies will end in a miscarriage, and yet, the topic remains somewhat taboo. As a result, …
Adding Sit-Ups Back Into Your Postpartum Workout
Here at BIRTHFIT, we are generally “Team No Sit-Up” during pregnancy and the first year postpartum. If you want to know why we take this stance check out this Instagram post. But what happens after that first year of postpartum? As much as we are #teamnositup, we are also “Team …
BIRTHFIT Postpartum Series
Looking for an in-person BIRTHFIT Postpartum Series in your area? Click here to find a BIRTHFIT Coach. Click here to find a BIRTHFIT Professional. If there is not a Coach or a Professional in your area then we suggest our online programming — BIRTHFIT Basics: Postpartum and then BIRTHFIT Postpartum …
Five Ways Becoming a BIRTHFIT Professional Transformed My Practice
I’ve been a registered nurse since 2009 and a nurse practitioner since 2012. Despite taking some time away from clinical practice to be home with my babies, I’ve continued to support families through the parenthood transition as a coach, educator, BIRTHFIT Professional, and doula. I discovered BIRTHFIT just a few …
Top 5 Practices for Shifting Mindset from Competition to “Training for Birth”
High-intensity fitness classes tend to draw a lot of “Type A” go-getters. These are people who can buckle down, put in hard work, and get it done. Pushing the limit of our capabilities through training and regularly testing ourselves through competition can be a great way to stay motivated and …
Three Tips for Exercising While Pregnant
“I want to exercise, but I’m so tired I fall asleep instead.” “I know I should exercise, but I just don’t have the time.” “I feel like I am running out of steam and just going through the motions.” Movement during pregnancy is a beautiful thing. If …
Six Things Active Duty Military Moms Need to Know When Preparing for the First Postpartum Physical Fitness Test
Being a new mom is hard. Being a new mom and being in the military is even more demanding. Over the past few years, the military has made strides in maternity leave, operational deferments, and breastfeeding policy. One area that many active duty moms still find frustrating, though, is returning …
Why Don’t We Perform Lifts To Failure During Pregnancy
If you’ve followed any of the BIRTHFIT online programming, specifically the Prenatal Program, you might have asked yourself, “Why don’t we perform lifts to failure during pregnancy?” The short answer? Because you have a baby in you. The long answer is that birth is one of the single most athletic …
Tips to Manage Postpartum Anxiety: A 4-Part Series (Part 4: Connection)
Part 4: Connection The final portion of this series focuses on connection, BIRTHFIT’s newest pillar, and how to foster support when dealing with postpartum anxiety. For more information on the symptoms of this disorder, check out Part 1 of this series. Studies have shown that people who feel more …