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5 movements to improve diastasis recti (aka ab sep

Hospital birth can look like this. Calm, peaceful,

Hospital birth can look like this. Calm, peaceful, and on your own terms. This was at a level 3 hospital in Toronto. I was deemed "high risk" and under the care of an OB.

Education and self advocating is everything. You have a voice. You must use it.

A doula is also a huge support (you can hear @lorrifleming guiding my breath in the video). After giving birth, my OB said to my doula in the hallway "thank you for allowing me to witness a physiological birth".

Empowered birth means feeling respected, validated and heard. It comes in many forms. It's not just for "natural birth" Even unplanned cesarean birth can be empowering.

It is my deepest wish that every woman feels like she is heard, validated and respected during birth - no matter how or where it happens. We will always remember how we were treated in such a vulnerable time. It has a lasting impact on how we see ourselves and our bodies.

Your birth matters. It's why I created the Prenatal Pilates & Push Prep course. It's why I will never stop this work.

Join on demand now or do the next live session starting November 1.

Did you horse breathe through contractions? Did you keep your eyes closed the whole time? It's a thing!

#birthtips #thebellemethod #birthmatters #doula #laboranddelivery #birtheducation #obstetrics #midwife #birthdoula #pregnancylife #pregnancydiary

Were you or are you deeply afraid of giving birth?

Were you or are you deeply afraid of giving birth?

I'll never forget going to a baby shower when I was in my 20s, before I had kids. All the older ladies were sitting around telling their birth horror stories, seemingly trying to outdo each other. It felt like a sport.

The mom-to-be was horrified, and I remember her leaving the room.

Hollywood often shows birth in a similar light. These are all images that pop up if you Google image search "woman giving birth."

This post is meant as a prompt to ask yourself how (if at all) you have been impacted by societal messages around birth.

A student came up to me after my in person Toronto class today and shared that she had a pathological fear of birth before doing the push prep course. It really got me thinking.

So, I'd love to talk to you about it here....I feel there is A LOT to dive in to! 👇

#prenatal #pregnancy #pregnancytips #laboranddelivery #thebellemethod #fearofbirth #birthwithoutfear #vbac #obstetrics #preparetopush #birtheducation

Take a moment and think about all the things your

Soooo many of our common exercises are in the Sagi

Soooo many of our common exercises are in the Sagittal plane - basically forward and backward movements like bicep curls, lunges, squats, planks, deadlifts etc.

These are excellent movements but real life doesn't exist ONLY in this way. Workouts should include ALL planes of motion. Try adding more variety to your program ✨

We've got 3 planes of movement: the frontal, sagittal and transverse planes.

We constantly flow between these different axises in our lives, and should train for that!

Like rotating to break up a fight in the car seats behind you! 😂 Or lateral shuffling to get those movie seats in the middle. Or twisting and reaching to unload your groceries in the cupboard. Etc etc.

Add movements that build your proprioception and spatial awareness. You can build more functional muscle, prevent injury in day to day life and improve your workout results. 🔥

I am soooo excited to open up the 12-week Core Challenge program tomorrow. It starts next week on Oct 1!

You'll be training like this and a WHOLE lot more ✨🔥

#corechallenge #3dtraining #pilatesworkout #thebellemethod #functionaltraining #workouttips #postnatalfitness #coreworkout #fullbodyworkouts

These are actual screenshots of programs being sol

These are actual screenshots of programs being sold to pregnant women.

It's time to call out some BS friends!

We know the recommended ranges of weight gain in pregnancy based on BMI and the importance of a balanced diet. We know the importance of being physically active in pregnancy for SO many benefits. Movement in pregnancy is so important.

But we don't need this sleazy "belly only pregnancy program" garbage preying on the insecurities of vulnerable women. Eff that.

One out of 20 women is at risk for developing an eating disorder during pregnancy.

Stop telling women “belly only” is the golden standard of achievement when they are growing a human.

You purport to support pregnant women, but all you're doing is trying to profit off of their insecurities with tragically sub par knowledge.

You are doling out questionable exercise and nutrition advice to pregnant women that focuses on appearance during a very vulnerable period of physical, hormonal and mental changes.

What about focusing on essential nutrients? Pelvic floor function? Improving energy and reducing pain? Preparing mentally & physically for birth?

It's just so icky.

#bellyonlypregnancy #stoptheinsanity #prenatalfitness #fitpregnancy #pregnancylife #thebellemethod #pregnantbelly #pregnancynutrition

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