Postpartum Health

3 Best Exercises For Diastasis Recti

How the 4R approach helped me heal my abdominal separation

You've heard the rumors.. this is just how it is after childbirth. Wouldn't it be great if you could shed the "pregnancy look", sleep well and have lots of energy after having children? And.. let's not forget about the anxiety. Imagine what it would be like to "fix"...

Think you can’t heal your mummy tummy? Think again. Here’s why the 4R approach is perfect for you.

Be honest you don't want to look pregnant anymore. You're sick and tired of hiding your stomach and buying new clothes to cover it up? You always feel bloated, gassy, and worried about your "digestive issues". You've tried everything – even an elimination diet. Here's...

Postpartum Exercises

16 Herbs Every Breastfeeding Mom Should Know About

It's frustrating to begin and continue breastfeeding for the suggested six months to a year. Thrush Cracked nipples Too much milk Too little milk Wouldn't it be great if breastfeeding was easier? We know it is the best food for our child and the benefits extend to the...

Warning! Are you experiencing pain from your C-section?

Let me guess. You thought a C-section would be easier on your body, right? Have you ever noticed pain in your groin, inner thighs or with sex? It may be because of your scar tissue. The scar tissue formed from C-sections, episiotomies, surgeries, and perineal tearing...

Why pelvic floor exercises are perfect for your abdominal separation.

There are two women... they both have an abdominal separation called diastasis recti. One still looks pregnant. The other woman.. has a flat stomach, but still struggles with pain and digestion. Both women could benefit from connecting with their pelvic floor. Think...

10 Things I would have done differently postpartum

I cried when we left the hospital. I was so afraid to go home with two babies and get back to real life where I had to cook, clean and care for two little ones. I was right to be afraid. Our postpartum time was filled with so much chaos, crying and sleep deprivation....

Are you still wasting money on pantyliners? 5 steps to stop incontinence.

I know what you're thinking. Incontinence is just a part of aging. Incontinence is because of your kids or menopause. Are you sick and tired of the embarrassment of incontinence? Picture this. No more fear and frustration with running and jumping. No more need to...

6 Ways To Fix Diastasis Recti

I pulled up my shirt and peeked in the mirror. Twelve months after birthing twins, I still looked three months pregnant. My six-week postpartum visit with the doctor had not been reassuring. I came in worried about the pressure in my pelvic floor and expanding belly,...

Incontinence: How to fix it with exercise.

It's frustrating, I know. The Icon suggests 1 in 3 women experience incontinence. From spring chickens to silver foxes. Incontinence is a devastating occurrence happening to women all over the world. Often, you deal with it silently, suffering alone not knowing there...

How The 4R Approach Helped Me Heal & Allowed Me To Eat Gluten Again

As I sat down for lunch with my very hungry five-year-old twins, I noticed they accidentally put mayo on my son's turkey sandwich. I thought, "he is not going to eat this." I kindly asked them to make another sandwich and I enjoyed the turkey sandwich with mayo on...