Category: Pregnancy

What is the preconception period? The preconception (before conception) period is the 12-month period before you would like to become pregnant. Why are the 12 months before pregnancy so important? Research shows that a woman’s health in the 12 months before she becomes pregnant is directly related to her health...

What do moms with gestational diabetes (or moms concerned about getting gestational diabetes) need to know? An interview with Jessica Pumple, a registered dietitian, certified diabetes and bariatric educator and pre & postnatal fitness instructor. What do moms with gestational diabetes (or moms concerned about getting gestational diabetes) need to...

If you’re a soon-to-be mom, you’re probably busy getting your home ready for your little one’s arrival. But while you might have already addressed some of the most major concerns (like the ones that will keep you from experiencing a house fire, which happens every 86 seconds in the U.S.),...

CBD products been gaining a lot of attention lately. Known as cannabis without the effects of THC, CBD has many health benefits that some moms find attractive. For instance, CBD oil to help ease anxiety and reduce inflammation. For pregnant moms, that can sound great after a long day walking...

An interview with Catherine Middlebrooks, founder of BRB Yoga What’s one thing you wish expecting mothers knew about pregnant core and pelvic floor health?  Changes to these areas are EXPECTED and NORMAL.  Many women worry about the separation of their abdominal muscles (diastasis). Or pelvic floor weakness.  But, diastasis is...

An interview with Nicole Bringer, DPT Should new moms ignore all exercise until their 6-week postpartum follow-up appointment? Kickboxing class? YES. Gentle core and pelvic floor exercises? NO. Let me explain. Women are often advised to avoid “exercise” until they are cleared by their provider at their 6-week follow-up appointment....