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Natural Labor Induction: Did You Try Anything?

February 28, 2013 by  

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The following is a post sponsored by Holland and Barrett. For our sponsored post policy, click here. I’ve been fortunate/unfortunate never to endure the miserable past-my-due-date days of pregnancy. My body ejects kids at 35 weeks... Continue reading...


Breech Babies: Is There Anything You Can Do?

September 28, 2012 by  

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Nicole Crawford, AFPA-certifed pre- and post-natal fitness specialist, is the Women’s, Kids and Family Feature writer over at Breaking Muscle. She recently talked to Katy Bowman, founder of the Restorative Exercise Institute, about breech... Continue reading...


Finally Some Research on Intense Exercise During Pregnancy!

March 12, 2012 by  

Finally Some Research on Intense Exercise During Pregnancy!

I’m not even pregnant yet, and I’m already annoyed by how much misinformation there is about exercise during pregnancy. Obviously, you don’t want to play a contact sport or do crunches, but what about heavy weight-lifting?... Continue reading...


Third Trimester Update: The End Is Drawing Nigh

January 23, 2012 by  

Third Trimester Update: The End Is Drawing Nigh

The third trimester is ticking along, so I thought I’d do a quick update on my pregnant state. I’m not quite at the “get this baby out” stage, but I’ll tell you, I’ve definitely seen both sides of the pregnancy... Continue reading...


UnderReview: 10 Minute Solution Prenatal Pilates

October 27, 2010 by  

UnderReview: 10 Minute Solution Prenatal Pilates

I’ll admit: Pilates isn’t my absolute favorite form of exercise. I enjoy it in a classroom setting with an awesome instructor, but DVDs tend to bore me a little. However, in my bid to stay in shape during my pregnancy, I was willing... Continue reading...


The Case of the Great Big Belly Cover-Up

August 16, 2010 by  

The Case of the Great Big Belly Cover-Up

Doesn’t that headline sound like the title of a great Nancy Drew mystery? Really, it’s the title of my life right now. As my belly grows increasingly rotund, I’m having increasing difficulties covering it up. And as I inch... Continue reading...


A Bumpy Body Image

July 19, 2010 by  

A Bumpy Body Image

At 30 weeks pregnant, I can honestly say that I love my pregnant body. Sure, I’ll be glad to be a little less clumsy . And it’ll be nice to be able to bend over and tie my shoes with ease again. Not to mention take care of my bikini line,... Continue reading...