5 Ways to Connect with Baby Before Birth… And After!
2 pink lines!? Gaaah! Excitement, nervousness, relief, panic – the emotions are endless and often a rollercoaster of reactions. From the time you find out you’re pregnant until the main event you’ve got a million things running through your head, tons of advice given to you, and lots to learn …
Counting Macros in the Motherhood Transition? Ask Yourself Why
Counting macros (or the amount of proteins, fats, and carbs in food) is an incredibly useful nutritional tool. It brings structure, certainty, and results to those who abide by the rules. Unfortunately, I see a lot of anxiety and pain around this tool, which ultimately negates its utility. For …
A Meditation App for the Motherhood Transition
Expectful is an evidence-based guided meditation app for women that are trying to conceive, pregnant, and new moms. Their platform is based on research that shows meditation is like a prenatal vitamin for your mind that can help you give your baby the best start in life by reducing stress-related risk factors, reduce the chances of …
My Autoimmune Journey
I shared this blog on my practice website as a means of communicating to patients and friends about my personal health journey. The number of people who reached out to me after publishing it stating that they were going to make changes in their diet/lifestyle in an attempt to …
Postpartum: The Gift of Rebuilding
I was an in-season, Division 1 pole vaulter when I found out I was pregnant. People told me my Olympic dreams were over. They said your body will never be the same after birth. You blew your chance. As a young, misinformed mother, I rushed through that first postpartum …
I Am Ready
Birth is an athletic event mamas need to train for. Just like an olympian trains four years or a marathon runner puts in hours of preparation. Training for birth should be a priority. The most ideal method? … Utilizing the four pillars (Fitness, Nutrition, Chiropractic, and Mindset). Having experienced two …
An Evening With Dr. Kelly Brogan
My phone lit up. Lindsey BIRTHFIT sent me a text that read, “Nast, what are you doing on the 9th? You should go see Kelly Brogan in NYC!…if I was there, I would come with you!” Lindsey, founder and CEO of BIRTHFIT, had messaged me all the way from LA …
BIRTHFIT Milwaukee New Mom Testimonial
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