Training Effectively with a Class (When You’re Pregnant)
Tips on training with a class when you’re pregnant from BIRTHFIT Atlanta Regional Director, Laura Mattison.
BirthFIT Postpartum: Week 5
[vc_video link=”http://youtu.be/2r0fcfEy6l0″] The past few weeks have been focused on mobility, activating and waking up the glutes, shoulders and core. This week we are s l o w l y beginning to add basic barbell work and light weighted movements. Remember, be patient with the process of rebuilding …
Protecting the Perineum: From Pregnancy to Pushing
[vc_video link=”http://youtu.be/FAQM4fdFeSE”] Here is a great article with the pros and cons of things we hear/read about that help with preventing tearing and overall perineum health. Remember: Hydrate and keep your diet in check- good fats! Perineal Massage after 36 weeks Sloooooooow pushing Positional adjustments during pushing Counter pressure while …
When Your Plan Doesn’t Go As Planned…Make a New One
Today was supposed to be full of tips and resources for the postpartum period, but I got this amazing email that I wanted to share with y’all instead. We’ll get to tips and resources on Monday. This Mama was in my HypnoBirthing class. At 36 weeks, her baby hadn’t turned …
Postpartum Depression: My Story
This story has been a long time coming. It’s one I think about often, especially as I mentor, teach, and counsel pregnant and postpartum women. I believe that everything in our lives happens for a reason- to teach us something, to show us how strong we are, to show us …
Choices in Childbirth: Stories From Real Mamas
To finish out our week of choices in care providers, I did a little mini-survey amongst moms on Facebook. I asked the following questions: Midwife or OBGYN- how did you decide? What did you look for in a care provider? If you have had your baby- are you happy with …
[VIDEO] Oh Sh*t, I’m Pregnant! Week 4: Choosing a Care Provider
[vc_video link=”http://youtu.be/RK3FiEShMpk”] In Week 4 of our series we are looking at choosing a care provider. Many women don’t take this decision seriously enough! Today’s video will get you started, and on Wednesday look for a more detailed list of things to consider and questions to ask when choosing an …
Resources for Newly Pregnant Mamas
Since we are talking this week about pregnancy and birth planning/visualizing, I put together a list of a few of our favorite books. Browsing the Pregnancy section at any bookstore can be mind-numbing, so instead of reading the typical “What to Expect” b.s. out there, we want you to Expect …
[VIDEO] Oh Sh*t, I’m Pregnant- Week 2
[vc_video link=”http://youtu.be/CXb255252Vg”] WORKOUT: 3 Rounds: 500m row/400m run 10 Ring Rows 8 Seated Strict Press w/Dumbells NOTES AND MODIFICATIONS: Be sure to keep a conversational pace. Rest as needed. The strict press can be done sitting on a box. Use medium to heavy dumbbells that you can do at …