Bumps & Bells
Up-to-date, actionable information to support your pregnancy exercise, postpartum recovery, return to sport and pelvic health.
6 Reasons to Give Strength Training a Try During Your Pregnancy or Postpartum Return-to-Exercise
Postpartum, your first order of business is to heal. It takes time to heal muscles and tissues. It takes time and focus to reconnect to your core & pelvic floor– to restore reflexive functions so that they can handle the demands of life and exercise. Strength training is a great way to return to exercise after baby.
5 Great Mid- to High-Impact Nursing Sports Bras
One of the roadblocks to exercise during pregnancy and postpartum is finding comfortable, well-fitting clothes. This includes bras. I researched nursing bras that offered medium- to high-impact support for the DD+ and crowd. And here I will share my impressions of a selection of nursing sports bras that fit the bill.
The Real Deal With Diastasis Recti: What It Is, Why It’s a Problem and What You Can Do About It
Evidence-based info & resources to help you manage Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation) during exercise and activities of daily living.
5 Things That Set Me Apart as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Personal Trainer
A personal training credential prepares someone to train the ‘average’ human. But who is that? According to my certification agency, it’s not pregnant or postpartum people. We’re given a couple of pages out of 800 in the ‘special populations’ chapter of the textbook. If you’re pregnant or postpartum, you need better.
For a stronger, drier pregnancy and beyond:
