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 moms 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. […]
We bet you thought the nausea, heartburn, having to pee like a camel, and teenage-boy level hunger were enough sleep-disrupting pregnancy symptoms to deal with. But if there’s anything you’ve learned on this beautiful pregnancy journey, it’s that there is always room for one more symptom coming at you from the far reaches of Hades. […]
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 physical therapy and Pilates-based exercises. (Can we hear a ‘whoop whoop!”) BUT – not all Pilates exercise are suitable for every stage […]
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. […]