by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 9, 2021 | Core Health, Postpartum Health
Postpartum core exercises need to be easy and approachable. Below, I list (and show) three of my favorite, easy, postpartum ab exercises. Bonus! The first two can be done immediately after your baby is born (as soon as you feel ready). Key Principles Of Postpartum Ab...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 9, 2021 | Postpartum Health, Core Health
In this post, I’ll share how to tell if you have diastasis recti. And…what to do about it if you have it! Just want a quick answer? Here’s a Diastasis Recti Test What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis Recti is a separation of the abdominal muscles. It’s caused by...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 9, 2021 | Postpartum Health, Core Health, Pelvic Floor Health
In so many ways, we send harmful and unrealistic messages to women who just had a baby. When a new mom goes to her midwife or doctor for a six-week check-up, she often hears, “Go ahead. Go do everything you were doing before you were pregnant. You are good to...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 9, 2021 | Core Health, Postpartum Health
“Dia-what?”One of the top yoga instructors in my city said this after I told her about the Heal Your Core With Yoga program. She trains hundreds of new yoga teachers each year. And she’s never heard of diastasis recti. I’m not surprised. Diastasis Recti, a separation...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 9, 2021 | Product Reviews, Core Health, Pelvic Floor Health, Postpartum Health
If you are in a hurry and just want our top pick for best postpartum girdle, we recommend the SRC Recovery Shorts. After I delivered my babies, my core was a limp noodle. It makes sense. As your baby grows, your abdominal muscles separate and weaken. Once the...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 8, 2021 | Core Health, Pelvic Floor Health, Postpartum Health
Is there anything specific that c-section mamas should do to heal their post-baby core & diastasis? This is one of the most common questions I receive. In general, the principles of healing your body from a C-section birth and a vaginal birth are very similar....
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