The Move With Motherhood Journey
Our bodies are amazingly resilient and carrying a child is an even more miraculous endeavor. Throughout the month of February we have been highlighting all things Motherhood, specifically how the Pilates method, conscious physical movement, and intentional living can support you along the pre/peri/postnatal journey. Here’s a look at some of our Move With Motherhood content.
Diana has shared a 3-part blog series on body specific changes common amongst many expecting and new moms.
Navigating postpartum exercise: are Kegels right for you?
Many prenatal and postpartum workouts include kegels, which may be great for some, but may not work for everyone. What are Kegels, what’s the right way to do them, and what are some alternative exercises?
Jan 7, 2021
Taming SI joint pain in pregnancy
If you’re feeling low back pain during pregnancy, you’re in good company. A good clue (but not a guarantee) that this pain is actually the SI joint is that it’s only on one side, and often made worse with standing on one leg.
Dec 7, 2020
How prenatal Pilates helped my piriformis syndrome
Pregnant and feeling some piriformis pain? Here’s how our resident instructor, Diana, incorporated movements from prenatal Pilates to relieve the ache and feel better.
Nov 18, 2020
For those of you who are new on the motherhood journey and just starting to explore your options might find Kelsey’s “Fertility Friday” posts helpful. She documented her egg freezing experience in 2019 and shares everything from how she prepared her body, books she read and food she ate in order to be as healthy as possible going into the process.
KW on Fertility
“I’ve wrestled with the idea of publicly sharing this, but at the end of the day I have felt very called to be transparent about my own fertility as I regularly work with women pre, peri and post-natal, and those struggling to get pregnant and going through rounds of fertility treatments…”
Fertility Supplements
“When I started my egg freezing journey, I was actually quite surprised that much of the “Western Medicine World” said that there was not much we can do about egg quality or ovarian reserve. I intuitively knew there was more I could do, so I consulted with my acupuncturist and herbalist, and did some of my own research.”
Fertility Resources
“This week, I am sharing some of the invaluable resources I have found along the way that have really helped educate and guide me through the process of egg freezing.”