Prenatal Pelvic Floor

Preparing for labor and delivery is a really interesting topic of discussion. For first-time moms, or women who are having a vaginal birth for the first time, trying to imagine the sensations that your body will go through in labor is...

A common question I get from many of the Mamas I work with is: "How long can I continue working out hard while I'm pregnant?" And I don't blame them. On the one hand you have the camp that tells...

Do you dread doing box jumps, double unders, or even deadlifts because they make you leak? If so, you're not alone. Recently, there has been a lot more talk in gyms about the issue of incontinence, and I am happy to...

Fortunately, we know that exercise in pregnancy is highly beneficial to mom and baby. Barring any complications or contraindications, you should be exercising in pregnancy for best health and outcomes. But, how hard should you be exercising in pregnancy? And,...

“Do your kegels!” What does that even mean? If you’re pregnant or have had a baby, you’ve likely been told to do your kegels. But, how are you supposed to actually do your kegels? It can be a bit tough to...

You’re in the gym, lifting weights, staying active, and feeling fab as you move through your pregnancy. That's great news! Now... a couple of questions: Are you doing any specific core training? Do you know what exercises are best? Staying...

In Part 1 of this series, we concluded that exercise and strength training in pregnancy is a fantastic thing for you and your growing baby (with doctor’s clearance for exercise). Strength training will support your changing body, boost your energy,...

Exercise during pregnancy: to lift or not to lift... that is the question! Or is it? I was having a conversation with a postnatal client recently, and she asked me how a young, childless woman like myself got so interested...