Relaxation Technique: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing, or “belly breathing” is an important relaxation technique. It helps to increase physical and psychological feelings of relaxation. Belly breathing consists of the lungs filling fully, the belly rising, and your body receiving a full share of...
Fueling for Labor
Labor is one of the most physically demanding events you’ll experience, and the body should be fueled accordingly. Some clients often think there isn’t much they can do to better support their energy levels or help prevent nausea. However there are choices you...
Continuing to Love a Postpartum Body
One year ago I was 9 months postpartum with my son, and wrote a pretty raw blog about my attempts to love a postpartum body. Want to read that one first? It’s also featured on this blog. Now, in April of 2019, my son is 21 months, and I’m 4 months postpartum...
Learning to Love and Accept a Postpartum Body
This is me at almost 9 months postpartum. This is a plateau. This is halted progress. This is a size bigger in clothes, shifted ribs and hip bones, cellulite, a soft belly, and a linea nigra that hasn’t faded. This is what it feels like to...Recent Posts
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