When you’re pregnant and dealing with pelvic pain or discomfort, it’s easy to assume you need more stretching. It feels intuitive. Something hurts or feels tight, so stretching it must be the answer. But as a prenatal fitness specialist, I’ve seen this backfire more times than I can count. In many cases, what your body […]

The moment your OB or midwife clears you for “normal activity” at your 6-week postpartum visit, it can feel like a green light to get back into your old fitness routine. But here’s the truth: just because you’re medically cleared doesn’t mean your body is fully ready for your pre-pregnancy exercise routine. And on the […]