The #1 Most Effective Core Exercise
What if we told you there was one exercise that could strengthen your core, mitigate pregnancy pains, facilitate more effective pushing, reduce stress, increase energy, and even improve your overall health – and the health of your growing baby? Guess what. There is, and that’s why we refer to it as the #1 most effective […]
Managing Heartburn During Pregnancy
In addition to the many joys that pregnancy brings, unfortunately, it can also bring some uncomfortable (and annoying) side effects — heartburn being one of them. Symptoms of heartburn include a burning feeling in your chest, which can also be accompanied by a sour taste in the back of your throat, or even a feeling […]
5 Pregnancy Super Foods
Pregnancy is undoubtedly the time to maximize your nutrition, both for you and your baby-to-be. You’ve most likely heard to increase your intake of folic acid, iron, omega 3’s and fluid, and to steer clear of mercury, highly processed foods and under-cooked foods. However, you may not have heard as much about these five “superfoods” […]
10 Tips to Reduce Pregnancy Constipation
While pregnancy has its share of amazing highs, it also comes with its fair share of not-so-fun side effects – including constipation. Constipation is not only uncomfortable, but the “bearing down” on the toilet that it can lead to spikes intra-abdominal pressure, which places further stress on the abdominal wall and pelvic floor. In this piece, Registered […]
Cardio Modifications for Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy has a myriad of benefits, including reducing aches and pains, decreasing complications, improving the health of your baby, and helping you with a speedier recovery after delivery. However, many traditional cardio exercises will need to be regressed or avoided as pregnancy progresses due to the body’s alignment shifts, decreased stability, and increased […]