Next up in your pro postnatal fascia series: How to master dynamic stretching to get even bendier than before Now that you’ve read the last two posts, and you know that 1) scar tissue wants to move, but it needs your help and 2) fascia is fascinating (see what we did there? … Anyone?), you…
If you’re like us, you know how delicious a good hip-opening stretch can feel postpartum. It’s like unwrapping a present, and the gift is some long-lost muscle relaxation from your shoulders to your knees. But sometimes, even if you’ve stretched your hip flexors like a boss, your hips are still locked up tight. If enough…
“Wow, my C-section was super low key,” said no one ever. That’s because even though a C-section is a common surgery that has saved the lives of countless mums and babies (cue confetti-drenched victory parade), it’s still surgery. And that means it’s not as simple as opening and closing the zipper on your makeup bag. …
New mamas know they’ve got to take it easy after giving birth. Your talented, hardworking pelvic floor muscles have just gone through the hours-long workout of their little lives. So, for a few weeks, you’ve got to hold off on running, jumping, and you might want to *seriously* reconsider your dreams of competing in professional…
Actually, there *is* a right way to cough It’s science. And we can’t wait to teach you how! As you know the health of our mama’s is #1 for us here at Body Beyond Birth! We all like to live in denial from time to time, hon, but when you’ve got a slushy, mucousy cough, you’ve got to…
You’ve given birth (phew, great job – glad that’s over!), and now you’ve found yourself sprawled in the middle of your new normal. Now what? Well … there’s the sleep deprivation. Check. You’re shocked to remember what your feet look like. Yep, check that one too. But one thing that you’ve probably brought with you…
Ahh, remember the days when leaving the house didn’t feel ambitious? Now that you’ve got your sweet lil bub, getting out isn’t quite as easy to pull off as it was before. That quick pop over to the store for some essentials now takes about three hours, right? And that’s just the prep. And while…
Why cankles and dead hands happen (and what you can do to help ease the annoyance) Alright, so there you are. Minding your own business. Growing a baby. Getting stuff done. And, you know, being a general superwoman (‘cause you are). Then a strange sensation hits you. Before you know it, your hands are tingling,…
How to ease back pain and prevent the dreaded “Mommy Back” during pregnancy There are a few inevitabilities of being pregnant. Like, you know, getting a bigger belly and ending up with a baby at the end of the whole process (we know, weird right?). A less rewarding inevitability of pregnancy is back pain. Your…
You’ve heard the term ‘C-section’ before. You kinda – maybe – know what it is. Except, well, you also know nothing about it. Cue the nail-biting. C-sections have a bit of a reputation in the birthing world. But what’s the truth and what’s a myth? In this article, we’ll debunk C-section mythology and reveal what…