Oh Baby’s Pushing App Featured in Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine’s July Issue

Oh Baby’s Pushing App Featured in Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine’s July Issue

Our “How to Push Out Your Baby” app was featured in Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine’s July issue. Pick up a copy of the magazine and also download our app. “In case it isn’t obvious, this straightforward app is all about the exit strategy for your baby on the way. In a series of five short videos, (between one and three minutes each) you’ll learn all about the simple but effective coordinated pushing technique, which promises to efficiently help you evict your “wombmate” on the big day. Download it before your due date so you can practice ahead of time. $8 for iOS.”

Flying the Coop: Kathleen Heads West!

Flying the Coop: Kathleen Heads West!

Today, Oh Baby! Fitness co-owner Kathleen Donahoe is winging her way to the West Coast. She’s relocating to Seattle as her husband landed a great new job. My heart is heavy that she won’t be here in the ATL anymore, but I’m so excited for what’s to come.
I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we first met. Kathleen was all of 22 years old and had just moved to Atlanta from New York. .. a fresh-faced college grad. She had an acting degree and was also a personal trainer. She answered an ad from a brand new company called “Oh Baby! Fitness.”

Sciatic pain during pregnancy: How exercise can help

Sciatic pain during pregnancy: How exercise can help

Sciatic pain is a common occurrence during pregnancy- but that doesn’t mean you should have to suffer through it! We’ve had clients (and instructors) who had to be put on bed rest while pregnant because the pain was so excruciating that they were unable to walk. It’s no joke! I wanted to share some things you can try to help alleviate the pain.

NBC: Fitness Business Focuses on New and Expectant Moms

NBC: Fitness Business Focuses on New and Expectant Moms

ATLANTA — Forbes magazine ranked metro Atlanta as the fifth-best city in the U.S. for women starting businesses. A local businesswoman has found success with a fitness business that works with expectant and new mothers. Oh Baby! Fitness was born after Clare Schexnyder gave birth to her daughter Sofia 10 years ago. “I had crippling postpartum depression. I didn’t leave my house. I didn’t shower. I didn’t want to do anything, and I really didn’t want to have anything with my child,” Schexnyder said. “But I was a control freak who wouldn’t let anyone else touch her, so it was a terrible combination.” A parent support group that included exercise changed everything.