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Essential Second Trimester Birth Prep Tips for Expecting Parents 🤰
Get ready for your little one with these essential birth prep tips for the second trimester! From creating a birth plan and selecting a pediatrician to packing your hospital bag and preparing your home, this guide covers everything you need to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood. Make the most of this exciting time! 🌼👶 // Second Trimester Birth Prep // safe core exercises during pregnancy // Pregnancy core workout // Pregnancy safe ab exercises // First trimester workout // 2nd trimester workouts // After pregnancy workout // #SecondTrimester #BirthPrep #ExpectingParents #PregnancyTips #PreparingForBaby #BabyOnTheWay #ParenthoodJourney #PregnancyEssentials #BirthPlan
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Movement for Week 1 Postpartum | Save this for baby's delivery!
Week 1 with my baby boy 🩵 As a pelvic floor physical therapist and mom of 2, these are some gentle movements I perform myself as well as prescribe to my patients in those early postpartum days. The goal with these movements is to reconnect with your new postpartum body that often feels foreign. Try each of these movements for 10-15 reps once per day and notice how you feel after each session. You may feel calmer & less tense — which is the goal after delivery! Want a 12 week pelvic floor, core and full body rehab program developed by a pelvic floor physical therapist? Join my Movement Through Early Postpartum program via the link in my bio 🖤 #postpartumrecovery #postpartumrehab #pelvicfloorrecovery
As your baby’s head begins to crown, your body needs to prepare for a significant opening of your pelvic outlet, and your pelvic floor muscles must stretch to their maximum capacity. 🌟 Positions that open your lower pelvis are key. Two essential movements for this stage are: 1. Hip Internal Rotation- helps move your sitz bones apart. 2. Anterior Pelvic Tilt- allows your tailbone to move back. Practicing these movements can help you find the positions you’re most comfortable with and boost ...
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Safe and Effective Pregnancy Workout for Moms-to-Be
Stay active and healthy during your pregnancy with this safe and effective workout plan! These workouts, which are tailored to your body's changing needs, assist develop strength and flexibility while also reducing discomfort. This pregnancy workout, which focuses on soft movements, is intended to keep you feeling strong and energized while also addressing your safety and the health of your baby. Try it today to have a healthier pregnancy! // pregnancy workout // pregnancy workout 1st trimester // pregnancy workout at home 2nd trimester // pregnancy workout videos // pregnancy workout plan // pregnancy workout 3rd trimester //
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The Miles Circuit | For Early Labor
This can be started at 37 weeks pregnant and WILL NOT put you in labor unless your body and baby are ready. This can also be a good tool to use if baby is still high in the pelvis or labor has slowed or stalled. Movement and regularly changing position is your friend during labor - don’t underestimate the power of that. Here's how to do the circuit:
Can we really prevent it?? There is a lot we can do to prevent it yes! Or decrease severity. Evidence has shown this (keep reading below!!) But also know that sometimes we can do ALL the things and still tear, and that’s okay! There are a lot of factors that come into play. Holding your breath and pushing with maximum force during labor can strain your pelvic floor and increase the risk of tearing. Instead, let’s focus on evidence-based strategies for a smoother birth: 🌬️ Breathe your baby ...
Many couples find listening to the Christian Hypnobirthing tracks together as they go to sleep really helpful, as it not only anchors in that deep relaxation, but can also help Dad to memorize some useful phrases to support and encourage Mom during labor. You may also want to try listening to the tracks while practicing these partner assisted labor positions, to help get that muscle memory, so you can do them easily during labor 🥰 📝 Note these down to try with your birth partner: - Slow da...
Labor Aid Drink
Want to know a great way to stay hydrated in pregnancy and labor? Make this hydrating drink, packed full of so much of the goodness that your body and baby need for a flourishing pregnancy and birth. This drink can be enjoyed throughout the day. You can even prepare a giant jug of it for labor, or even freeze it as an electrolyte popsicles to fuel your body during the marathon of birth. Plus, it is absolutely delicious🥥🍒🍊 Comment below or send me a DM and I will send you the whole recipe✨