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.
What 8,000 Moms Know: The first few weeks after delivery
As the senior instructor for Oh Baby! Fitness, I spend a lot of time thinking about how we can best physically and mentally prepare women for the experience of motherhood- not just labor and delivery, but also the first few
Welcome to the Oh Baby! Fitness Blog
Hello and thanks for checking out our Oh Baby! Fitness blog! We’re unveiling our new blog on a very auspicious day… it’s Oh Baby! Fitness’ FIFTH birthday! We started our first pregnancy and mom & baby exercise classes back in