Pre & Postnatal

3 Tips to Improving Diastasis Recti

April 1, 2021
DiastasisRectiHealing
At almost 11 weeks postpartum my body is still healing. Two pregnancies in two years was a lot for my body.ย Yes, I have Diastasis Recti. I did after my first pregnancy too. For some women, their Diastasis Recti heals quickly. For others, like me, it takes more time. Diastasis Recti healing must be a whole body approach. Nothing works in...
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Pre & Postnatal

Returning to Exercise Postpartum: Progressions with Movement

March 30, 2021
How to Lunge
I remember my first workout after Benji was born. Stepping on that treadmill was exhilarating and humbling all at the same time. I wanted so badly to move my body as I had pre-pregnancy. But the truth was, my body was different. Everything felt different, even the way I walked, stood, and breathed. Returning to movement postpartum looks different for...
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Pre & Postnatal

5 Tips to Avoid Postpartum Comparisons

March 28, 2021
Postpartum Comparisons
The Postpartum comparison game can be tricky. Just yesterday I saw a photo on social media that stirred a lot of emotion for me. I felt jealous, frustrated, and just a tad bit defeated that I wasn’t in the same spot recovery wise as another woman. Even as a coach I still find it easy to compare my journey to...
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