mindful pregnancy, birth, and parenting
When I imagined myself as pregnant, I saw myself as a smiling, beatific woman cradling my belly while seated on a cushion. The reality has been… a little different. Most of the time, I’ve been a sleepy, achy, hungry gremlin who’s trying to make a million baby-related decisions while looking forward to my next nap. […]
As far as pregnancy symptoms go, morning sickness is my least favorite. It’s disruptive, exhausting, and hard to ignore. When you’re going through it, you’ll try pretty much anything to make your pregnancy nausea go away. The answer may be as simple as using prenatal yoga for nausea relief. Morning sickness hit me like a […]
Practicing prenatal yoga is an excellent way to prepare your body for labor and take care of pregnancy-related discomfort. But when is the best time for you to switch to prenatal yoga? Keep reading to learn about why and when you should switch to prenatal yoga classes. (The contents of this post do not constitute […]
If you’re like me, pregnancy comes with a mix of emotions. If you’re here, you’re probably overjoyed about the little one growing in your womb. But it’s natural for stress to sneak in, too. If you’re experiencing more anxiety than you’d like, regularly partaking in mindful pregnancy activities could be exactly what you need. There […]
Prenatal yoga is one of the most recommended exercises for pregnancy. But in your first trimester, when your body hasn’t changed too much yet, it might be difficult to know how to get started. This post is here to demystify what you should focus on and what to avoid in first trimester yoga. (The contents […]