This post is sponsored by InControl Medical to create awareness of the Apex device that helps restore pelvic floor muscles. All opinions expressed are my own. After Childbirth- You Can And Should Restore Pelvic Floor Muscles Did you know that childbirth is the number one reason a woman’s pelvic floor is weakened? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base … [Read more...] about You Can Restore Pelvic Floor Muscles
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Baby Bod Delivers Postpartum Wellness and Fitness
Sometimes in life, it seems like there is an underlying theme or a series of coincidences that just keep popping up. Well, it has been kind of like that for me lately on the topic of postpartum fitness and postpartum wellness. First in the blogging and Twitter world, I noticed lots of ads for disposable underwear to help those that suffer from bladder leakage and … [Read more...] about Baby Bod Delivers Postpartum Wellness and Fitness
Abdominal Diastasis Recti- Postpartum Tummy Rehabilitation
This post is sponsored by Abdominal Connections, a company that specializes in abdominal diastasis recti postpartum tummy rehabilitation. What Is Abdominal Diastasis Recti? Abdominal Diastasis Recti is a condition that affects up to 90% of all maternal women. Diastasis Recti is a separation of the outermost abdominal muscle (six pack) called the Rectus Abdominis- usually … [Read more...] about Abdominal Diastasis Recti- Postpartum Tummy Rehabilitation
What Now? Pregnancy and Parenting Book Series
This pregnancy and parenting discussion is sponsored by Lesson Ladder, a boutique publisher of parenting book series. What Now? Pregnancy & Parenting Series I remember finding out that I was pregnant and suddenly my focus changed from getting pregnant to, "What now? How do I prepare?" That is exactly why the What Now? Pregnancy & Parenting Series was written- to … [Read more...] about What Now? Pregnancy and Parenting Book Series
Five Luxury Getaways for Expectant Mothers
Pregnancy is an exciting time. You’re busy getting ready for the new baby- painting nurseries and buying tiny clothes etc… But there may come a time during your pregnancy where the impending reality of bringing a new person into the world may trigger the urge to get away from it all with your partner and relax on a lovely vacation, before two becomes three. Here are 5 luxury … [Read more...] about Five Luxury Getaways for Expectant Mothers
Tips To Reduce Varicose Veins From Pregnancy
Developing varicose veins from pregnancy is very common - as the uterus grows, it puts pressure on the large vein on the lower part of the body, which in turn increases pressure in the leg veins. The amount of blood in the body increases when pregnant, adding to the burden on a woman’s veins overall. Likewise the increased female hormones also plays a role. It’s important to … [Read more...] about Tips To Reduce Varicose Veins From Pregnancy
Incredible Medical Tales: Top 7 Most Unusual Birth Stories
To an expectant mother, giving birth is a miraculous and often strange experience. Some birth stories, however, are truly bizarre because they involve outrageous circumstances or an incredibly rare occurrence. People are fascinated by these stories, which is why shows featuring unusual births such as “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant” have become staples of reality television. The … [Read more...] about Incredible Medical Tales: Top 7 Most Unusual Birth Stories