I feel that perhaps the biggest mistake first time pregnant women make is becoming fixated on preparing for birth (often based on fear and anxiety) to the exclusion of preparing for motherhood. Don’t get me wrong, birth preparation is super important, particularly in our culture, but we can’t afford to ignore the bit that comes […]
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Celebrate Your Pregnant Body with Body Confidence Affirmations
I don’t know about you but I just LOVE positive affirmations! They helped me so much when I was pregnant – especially as a first timer – that many years later I ended up including a whole article on the value of them in our magazine with thanks to our contributing writer and childbirth […]
3 Great Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy
Is It OK To Exercise During Pregnancy? Yes! Here’s Why You Should Maybe you’re a gym bunny or have exercised regularly for years. Now you’re pregnant. Should you stop exercising altogether? You really don’t have to. Exercise can keep you and your baby healthy, so you don’t have to toss your workout gear aside until […]
The Golden Hour: 5 Keys to A Beautiful Beginning
In the words of Dr Michel Odent, “The hour following birth is undoubtedly one of the most critical phases in the life of human beings.” There are two reasons for this. Firstly, it is during the golden hour after birth where the bonding hormones peak in both mother and baby to help them fall deeply […]
Pregalates: The only trimester- specific pilates for pregnancy workouts led by a pregnant instructor!
What makes Pregalates workouts totally unique, besides the groovy name, is that they are the only trimester specific pilates for pregnancy workouts led by a pregnant instructor. I really like that the program was filmed while the instructor Tasha (pictured above) was pregnant with her second child, so she is sharing your journey every step […]
Nutrition through every stage of pregnancy
When it comes to pregnancy, nutrition plays a vital role in every stage. As your baby grows, your body changes in response to the needs of the baby. This may include an increase in hunger and, therefore, a modification in your diet. It’s normal to put on weight with increased portion sizes, but it’s important […]