This blog post marks the beginning of a comprehensive three-part series that delves into the critical topic of decolonizing fitness during preconception, within the context of pregnancy and postpartum.
You may remember the blog we wrote a few months ago about Health at Every Size®(HAES®) and how it can be incorporated into pregnancy care. Well, they just released new principles and we want to explore them!
Bringing a new life into this world is a beautiful and transformative experience. However, the postpartum period can be a challenging time for many parents, as they navigate the physical and emotional changes that come with childbirth. One aspect of postpartum recovery that often gets overlooked is postpartum movement.
Pregnancy and childbirth are incredible life experiences that bring joy, but they also come with significant changes to a person’s body, particularly in the pelvic floor and core muscles. These changes can sometimes lead to issues like pelvic floor dysfunction or weakened core strength postpartum. However, the good news is that with the right exercises and guidance, you can regain pelvic floor health and rebuild core strength. In this blog post, we will explore a range of postpartum exercises to help you on your journey to recovery, addressing common concerns and promoting overall well-being.
The worlds of fitness and wellness have long been associated with a narrow and unrealistic standard of beauty. However, as society evolves and becomes more inclusive, the concept of body diversity in these fields is gaining recognition (yay!). It’s time to break free from the constraints of one-size-fits-all beauty ideals and embrace the idea that health and movement are for everyone, regardless of body size or shape. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of body diversity in fitness and wellness, and how it’s helping redefine health and movement for the better.