While preparing a speech on pregnancy and exercise this weekend, I started to think about all the different pregnancy symptoms that I’ve seen exercise help. I say the phrase all the time – “exercise can help manage almost all the
What Kind of Stability Ball Should I Purchase When I’m Pregnant?
Senior Oh Baby! Fitness Instructor, Kathleen Donahoe, helps answer all the questions we get about stability balls and exercise during pregnancy: What kind of Stability Ball is best for me to purchase when pregnant? How do I sit on the
Modified Push Ups – Great Pregnancy and New Mom Exercise
Push ups are a great exercise to build chest, triceps and abdominal strength. Use this quick modification to make push ups safe for pregnant and new moms. Proper modification taught by Senior Oh Baby! Fitness Instructor, Kathleen Donahoe.
Awesome Letter from Mom — How Exercising During Pregnancy Helped Her!
Dear Oh Baby! Fitness, As we finish my first session of Oh Baby classes, I just wanted to send you a quick note of thanks. I have absolutely LOVED my Pilates, combo, and water aerobics classes these last two months.
Kegel Exercises – Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor Muscles During Pregnancy
You hear us talk about Kegel Exercises all the time in our prenatal and mom & baby fitness classes. It’s one of the most important exercises you can do before, during and after your pregnancy. Why? Strong pelvic floor muscles
Wall Sits – Building Strength for Labor and Delivery
Oh Baby! Fitness Senior Instructor Kathleen Donahoe leads us through a proper wall sit for pregnant women. Wall sits are a great exercise for building lower back and glute strength during pregnancy. It’s also a great way to prepare for
Outer and Inner Thigh Raises – Build Glutes and Pelvic Floor Strength During Pregnancy
Outer and inner thigh raises work the glutes, thighs and pelvic floor. Engage your abdominal muscles during this exercise for added benefit. Senior Oh Baby! Fitness Instructor Kathleen Donahoe leads you through a demonstration. Watch the video below and let
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