prep your pelvic floor & pelvis for birth (late in the third trimester)
Are you approaching the end of your third trimester and officially ready to have your baby any day now?! There is so much you can do to prepare your mind and body to feel as in control as possible when it comes time to welcome your baby into the world!
TLM PALS
Rachel shares her story of loss and why she has created TLM PALS (pregnancy and loss support). A group for any Lotus Method mama who has lost their little angel(s) no matter the cause or situation. A private Facebook page has been created for this group and is meant to be a source of comfort, positivity, and encouragement. Our goal is to provide you with a safe space where you may share your story, connect with others in similar situations, and find support in a loving environment.
gentle c-section safe workout
This gentle c-section safe workout has been created for you to help retrain your 4 core muscles (transverse abdominis, pelvic floor, multitifidus and diaphragm), establish core engagement and pelvis stability and build full body endurance so that you can feel strong and confident moving around with your new baby bff.
incontinence
Hoping to arrive in the magical land of dry panties? Here are some suggestions and exercises that will help you get there.
5 tips to step up your diaphragmatic breath
Heard about diaphragmatic breathing? Read about it while exploring pre/postnatal exercise? Caitlin is here to give you some tips on how to optimize your breath strategy and better understand the importance of it during pregnancy and postpartum.
Nurturing Yourself After Your New Arrival
If you’re pregnant and due soon, it’s hard to imagine life on the other side. With any pregnancy, there are uncertainties. With this pandemic, there are more. What I can say is that once your baby is here, everything will change. You’re already changing now. I’m sure you can sense the mama bear instinct kicking in. To help with the changes, it is important that you nurture your body, create a support system, and truly indulge in this special time in your life.