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Aug 28
5 min

4 Effective Turkish Get-Up Variations to Use in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Turkish Get-Ups can be a great prenatal exercise- if you modify appropriately. Here are my favorite variations for pregnancy & postpartum.

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Aug 17
4 min

Kettlebell Training & the Benefits of a Skills-First Approach to Strength in Pregnancy & Postpartum

If your long-term goal is life-long athleticism and function, consider a skill-focused approach to exercise in pregnancy and postpartum.

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Jul 28
5 min

The Value of Doula Support and 10 Questions to Ask a Prospective Doula

Having a doula by one’s side favors shorter labors, reduced use of pain medication, increased likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth.

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Jul 13
5 min

Your Pregnancy Super Power + 6 Tips for Kickstarting Your Postpartum Recovery during Pregnancy

⁠Breathing (well) to manage your intra-abdominal pressure is your super power during your childbearing year.

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Jul 5
11 min

Childbirth Preparation for Athletes: Are There Special Considerations?

This post is inspired by a topic near and dear to me: the unique considerations an athlete might consider when preparing for childbirth.

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Jun 27
6 min

What Does Childbirth Education Have to do With a Healthy Pelvic Floor? (+ Class Recommendations!)

General childbirth education is key to a multi-pronged approach to reducing fear and tension and relaxing the pelvic floor.

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May 18
3 min

7 Ways to Manage Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptoms During Exercise

A prolapse diagnosis doesn't mean you have to give up the activities you love. Here are 7 ways to manage prolapse symptoms during exercise.

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May 4
7 min

A Happy Birth Day, To Me!

In honor of my little guy turning one year old, and with Mother's Day around the corner, I thought it might be time to finally polish up our

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Mar 4
2 min

5 Ways to Support Your Pelvic Floor When You Have a Cold or Chronic Cough

Hello friends! Reporting from coronavirus central (#KirklandWA). Not to make light of our ongoing outbreak, but it seems like a good time...

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Feb 3
5 min

Preconception Planning: Prepare Yourself for Pregnancy and a Strong Postpartum

A list of things you can do to prepare for pregnancy (and the end goal, your strong postpartum!) while you’re waiting for a plus sign.

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Feb 3
3 min

Laura's Favorite Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pelvic Health and Perinatal Fitness Books

A blog is a great place to answer questions that I get asked a lot. So here's a biggy- Here's my recommended reading for all stages of th...

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Jan 31
4 min

Breathing Strategies in Pregnancy and Postpartum: the Connection Breath

Nailing your breathing strategy is a key consideration during pregnancy (and for that matter, postpartum) exercise.

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Jan 20
2 min

What It Actually Means to "Listen to Your Body" When You're Pregnant or Postpartum

"Listen to your body!" Who else has been given this advice??⁠ ⁠ I’m guessing if you’ve been pregnant, you're raising your hand.

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Jan 15
3 min

Core and Pelvic Health Resources for Seattle's Eastside Communities (Updated June 2020)

Please scroll down to find a directory of women's health/pelvic floor physical therapists, core- and pelvic-floor informed fitness professio

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Dec 17, 2019
2 min

Surprising Benefits of Strength Training in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Strength training is one of the best ways to return to fitness after having a baby.

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Oct 9, 2019
2 min

On Becoming the Coach I Needed.

A personal training credential prepares someone to train the ‘average’ human. But who is that? According to my certification agency, it’s...

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Apr 4, 2019
2 min

Pelvic Floor Preparation for Labor

The pelvic floor needs to be able to relax and yield during labor. Here are 3 tools to get your pelvic floor in good shape for delivery.

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Feb 27, 2019
6 min

An Introduction to Your Pelvic Floor

So, I actually didn't know a thing about my pelvic floor until after I had my daughter. But I wish I did. In case you’re in the same boat, h

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Feb 18, 2019
8 min

Prenatal Fitness 101: Benefits, Guidelines, and Strategies

Pregnancy is a temporary chapter in your life. Everything you do now should set you up for a strong postpartum recovery.

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