I recently came across a social media post stating “Halt the Kegels!” It went on to say that pregnant women should not be doing Kegel exercises (pelvic floor contractions) and was followed by a long comment thread re-affirming this statement. As a Physical Therapist who specializes in pelvic health I am blown away by this linear and absolute way of thinking. Knowing what your pelvic floor does, and learning how to contract it and release it is INTEGRAL to a healthy pregnancy, delivery and recovery.
Reader’s Digest interviews Kathleen Donahoe about tricks to sneaking in exercise with baby
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Oh Baby! Fitness Conway featured in “The Cabin”
Co-Owner Kathleen Donahoe interviewed on Accuro’s Expert Series
Oh Baby! Fitness’s co-owner Kathleen Donahoe was recently featured on Accuro’s Expert Series where they ask fitness experts to share their story. In it, she shares about the new ACOG recommendations: What are the benefits of regular exercise to
What’s really up with your pelvic floor after you have a baby?
Oh Baby! Fitness “Pregnancy Weekly Workout” App Named Best of 2016
4 Weeks to Fitness – Workouts You Can Do at Home

Often clients will take one or two Oh Baby! Fitness classes a week, but ask what they can be doing in between classes to stay in shape. I’ve been teaching a mom and baby fitness class for the last few weeks and decided to offer “homework” to the class. It was completely optional, but a number of moms have taken me up on it and have said they can see and feel a real difference in their fitness level.
How Soon Will I Lose the Baby Weight (and 9 Other Questions New Moms Ask Most Often)

How quickly will I lose weight the baby weight?
Just as weight gain happens at different rates during pregnancy, weight loss has different paces for different women. 9 months on , 9 months off is a good rule of thumb— not 9 months on and back in your skinny jeans at 2 months! If your baby is 9 months old and you still have weight to lose we recommend a combination of exercise and healthy diet to lose the last few pounds.
How soon can I exercise after baby?