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 […]
Here at BBB, we’re serious about two things: Guilt-free self-care (yup, choc totally counts) and providing you with the experience, expertise and guidance you need to build your body beyond birth. Which is why we only partner with the best of the best in women’s health. And speaking of the best of the best … […]
Here at BBB, we’re all about consistency. We believe wellness – especially during pregnancy – isn’t built on one-offs; it’s forged through daily habits. … But there are times when consistency is less important. And there are times when it’s perfectly okay to skip your pregnancy workout. Let’s talk about when and why it’s okay […]
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, […]