Why I'm choosing a planned c-section and not a VBAC.
I honestly never thought I'd be writing something like this. With my son, I wanted an unmedicated, natural birth. (Yes, I still use the...
Why do mums gain weight?
I was nervous about writing this blog post, because it's not aligned with the current popular narrative and I know that even talking...
"Starvation mode" is not a thing
Let's set the record straight with a really common misconception about nutrition and fat-loss today. I'm not sure where people get this...
Are Planks Safe During Pregnancy?
You've probably heard that they're "not safe". You've probably ALSO heard that they are perfectly safe. Welcome to the wonderful world of...
Healthy Toilet Habits During Pregnancy
This might seem like a strange topic, and it may not seem that important, BUT, establishing good toilet habits is incredibly important...
How to do Pull Ups During Pregnancy
When we talk about pregnancy exercise, we usually create false dichotomies around "safe" exercises and "unsafe" exercises. The truth is,...
Muscle Gain During Pregnancy: What To Expect
Can you BUILD muscle during pregnancy? A lot of women (and trainers) have asked me if this is a reasonable goal during pregnancy. As...
Lifting Weights Postpartum: When is it safe? What rules should I follow?
If you lifted weights before getting pregnant, and/or during your pregnancy, you might be keen to get back to it postpartum. In this article
How To Strengthen Your Core After Pregnancy: Your Complete Guide
Core Exercises Post-Pregnancy This blog post is your complete guide to training your core after having a baby - I’ll take you through my...
The 7 Best Postpartum Workout Tips (How to exercise after having a baby)
Many women think that the way they should start exercising postpartum is to simply dive back into whatever they were doing before pregnancy.