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…
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…
There have been some big changes in your life, mama. (Not the least of which is bundled up sweetly in their crib right now!) And whether you’re taking this journey for the first or multiple time, it’s bound to be unique. There will always be things that take you by surprise. But there are *some*…
We know firsthand that it’s totally tempting to activate sloth mode when you’re pregnant. You’re growing a baby … Isn’t that, like, enough hard work? Ha, just kidding. Everyone knows that maintaining your fitness during pregnancy is vital. (But if you’re new here and were kind of hoping for a permission slip to sloth it…
Make a baby, they said. It’ll be simple, they said. You’re a woman; it’s natural. ‘Cept, let’s be real … Some of the stuff that happens to your body during pregnancy definitely does not feel natural or normal (even if we promise it is). And if you’re doing this baby-making business for the first time,…
Here at Body Beyond Birth, we’re allllll about helping you build a strong, healthy and physically capable body before and after birth. And our go-to BFF for doing just that will always be physiotherapy and Pilates-based exercises. (Can we hear a ‘whoop whoop!”) BUT – not all Pilates exercise are suitable for every stage of…
Psst – Bookmark this page, pregnant babe! Growing a baby isn’t some side gig, girl. It’s a full-time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 40 weeks deal. There is no time off or paid leave (ha, if only!) Which means, when it’s sleep time … it’s still baby-growing time in your belly.…
Nice blossoming bump, babe! Look at you growing an entire human being while the rest of us are struggling to figure out our coffee machines. But if you want to scoop up extra you’re-so-clever points, make sure you do these five things before your bump transforms into beautiful new bubba. Five things you should do…
Want to see some real-life magic? Hold onto your belly, babe, ‘cos today we’re going to channel our inner futuristic mind reader and let you know how your body will really feel about pregnancy Pilates with four things Pilates can do for YOU during pregnancy. BYO crystals and juju. How your body will (really) feel about…
Congratulations, new mama! You have officially brought a beautiful new human being into the world. Hurrah! But, let’s be honest; it’s not all cuddles and new baby smell over there in new mama world … Amidst diapers and puke, there’s the reality that your body isn’t quite what she used to be. The burden of…