Even as a personal trainer, I was not chomping at the bit to get back into exercise. I really wanted to take my time, make sure I had healed, and give my body the recovery time it needed before ...

Finding the time and motivation to exercise postpartum can be a challenge, which is why I encourage new moms to find movement they can do with their baby in tow. Not only is bonding with your little ...

During pregnancy, eating a healthy diet and staying active is a top priority. But once baby is here, many women put their own health on the back burner. Even for those who want to prioritize movement, ...

Targeted pelvic floor muscle training in the first year postpartum significantly reduces the risk of two common pelvic floor disorders, according to a study that rewrites the longstanding narrative ...

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Running is hard. Postpartum is hard. Put the two together and you have a goal harder than a negative split in the Boston Marathon. But for many moms, returning to running is an important postpartum ...