Check out our first installment in a series of pregnancy exercise videos Oh Baby! Fitness will release. Our first is on Stability Ball Exercises. What kind of Stability Ball is best for me to purchase when pregnant? How do I
Can I keep running when pregnant?
One of the most common questions I get from clients is some version of “Is it safe for me to run when I’m pregnant?” Beyond that, clients will also ask “How can my running be more comfortable?” The good news
Pregnancy Exercise That Actually Feels Good
One thing that is different about exercise when it comes to being pregnant is that the exercise should feel good. This can be so contrary to how most people think about exercise for their whole lives (“I’m so sore!” “My
Lying on Your Back During Exercise – Why Do Some Pregnant Women Get Dizzy?
We have this question come up a lot in our prenatal exercise classes — should I do exercises while lying on my back while I’m pregnant? After the first trimester, as the body gets bigger, most women are no longer
What do you mean, remember to breathe?
Does your fitness instructor remind you how to breathe properly? Isn’t it the most awkward feeling to be told how to breathe, when normally, you just breathe without thinking about it? “In through your nose, out through your mouth, pull
Walk it Out, Baby! New Way to Naturally Induce Labor!
Congratulations to Allison and Steven for stepping it up a level with induction after trying all the other natural induction methods: Castor oil, acupuncture, eggplant parmesean recipe…… Allison birthed a 9 lb 10 oz baby girl at 7:09 pm last
What 8000 Moms Know: The real deal on pregnancy weight gain and exercise
Here’s the real deal: you will either feel like you’ve gained not enough or too much weight. Your weight gain will not be a steady line—you will have a month where you gain 9 lbs and freak out. You will
Babies Benefit From Prenatal Exercise Too!
Now there’s one more reason to exercise during pregnancy. We all know the benefits of a workout for mom: better sleep, boosts energy, faster and easier labor, quicker return to pre-pregnancy shape and stress reduction. New research shows that prenatal
What 8000 Moms Know: The last few pregnant weeks
Last week, I wrote about some of the best advice I’ve heard from Oh Baby! Fitness Moms about preparing for the first few weeks after labor. I’ve also been given a lot of advice on how to remain (relatively) comfortable
Oh No! New Study Says No Cure for Morning Sickness?!
From the Herald Sun: “FORGET pills and potions – morning sickness may just be something pregnant women have to live with, research suggests. Irish scientists have concluded there is no cure for the condition that can make early pregnancy miserable.