Your BBB guide to exercising from home (when you’re juggling mothering and at-home madness) There are a lot of things we love about staying home. The short commute from bed to desk? Big yes. The well-stocked fridge within walking distance? Abso-fricken-lutely. The craziness of having all your worlds combined and clashing under one roof? Ye-wait. […]
Our top tips for using an exercise ball during pregnancy Hey gorgeous! Lean in close, ‘cause we’ve got a secret for you. What if we told you that there is a product that can make your pregnancy more comfortable, make prenatal exercise easier (and way fun!), can keep you strong while your body changes – […]
Eliminate the guesswork for working out while you’re pregnant with these simple guidelines You’ve peed on the magic stick. You’ve slid your glorious bod into those maternity yoga pants. And you’ve done more googling than you ever thought possible (“Really, that’s normal, too? Huh.”) And now, it’s time to get sweatin’! As long as you’ve […]
Next up in your pro postpartum 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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 … […]