Breastfeeding can be such a challenging part of a new mom’s experience. We have many clients who work very hard to be able to breastfeed who are then scared to exercise due to the myths surrounding breastfeeding and exercise. The
Common Questions: What’s the best yoga exercise for pregnancy?
There is one yoga pose that almost all pregnant women love- and for good reason. Watch the video below to learn about the cat/cow pose or pelvic tilt and back stretch. This is a favorite among clients for good reason:
Common Questions: What can I do about calf cramps?
Calf cramps are extremely common during pregnancy. They often occur while you are sleeping, and can be very, very painful. We had one client who woke up one night with a calf cramp and in her half sleepy state woke
Belly Breathing for Labor and Coordinated Pushing Technique – Demonstration Video
Check out our video on Belly Breathing for Labor and Coordinated Pushing. Led by Senior Oh Baby! Fitness Instructor, Kathleen Donahoe. This is a two part exercise. You’ll learn how to perform belly breathing for labor and then move on
Check Out Our New Video: How to Carry a Car Seat Properly
Carrying a car seat incorrectly is the easiest way to injure your back as a new mother. Oh Baby! Fitness Senior Instructor Kathleen Donahoe demonstrates the best and safest way to carry a baby’s car seat. If you’d like more
Hugging Your Baby – How It Can Help You Have a Better Pregnancy
During Oh Baby! Fitness pregnancy classes, our instructors are always asking moms to “hug your baby” or “draw the baby up and in” while exercising. The instructors are cuing clients to engage their abdominal muscles. Contracting the abdominal muscles leads
Hollowing and Half Roll-up – Great Exercise for 6 Weeks After Pregnancy
After you have your baby, the first abdominal exercise you can do is called “hollowing.” It can be combined with the half roll up. Oh Baby! Fitness Senior Instructor Kathleen Donahoe leads you through a safe exercise for new moms
Check Out This Great Article on an Oh Baby! Fitness Pregnancy Pilates Class
Awesome article from Workout of the Week on an Oh Baby! Fitness Pregnancy Pilates class. I’ve copied the entire article here because I think it’s so great! Pregnancy Pilates Wednesday, February 2, 2011 | Writinggal I decided that, since I’m
Lunges – Pregnancy Exercise Video –
Guidance on proper form for lunges during exercise while pregnant from Oh Baby! Fitness. Lunges lift and tighten the butt, but they also offer an opportunity to work the pelvic floor. You can do Kegel exercises while doing lunges. Lunges
Oh Baby! Fitness – Get fit, bond with your baby and MAKE NEW FRIENDS!
These are the kinds of pictures that make me stop and smile and feel so very proud of what Oh Baby! Fitness has accomplished. Not only do we give women a challenging and safe workout during their pregnancy and after..