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6 things I'm doing to prepare my body for labor
Today I’m going to share with you the 6 things I’m doing to prepare my body for labor! Some of these things I started earlier in my third tr
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Megan Martineau
- Jul 1
- 3 min
What is the #pregnantbellychallenge and is it safe?
Have you seen the pregnant belly challenge on social media and wondered if it's safe or not?
Megan Martineau
- Jun 25
- 3 min
What's the BEST Position to Push in?!
The best way to push during birth is ultimately what feels the best for you in the moment and allows you to relax!
Megan Martineau
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Is it Possible to Have a "Belly-Only" Pregnancy?
These days with everyone sharing their pregnancy journeys on social media, the idea of a "belly-only pregnancy" has gained a lot of traction
Megan Martineau
- Jun 13
- 3 min
5 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Labor and Birth
Today I’m going to share the things I am doing personally to mentally prepare for labor and birth, especially since I will be trying for a V
Megan Martineau
- May 29
- 3 min
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
In today’s blog post, we’re going to talk about what the heck pelvic organ prolapse is, the different types, and symptoms you should look ou
Megan Martineau
- May 21
- 4 min
Can I Workout During Pregnancy if I Wasn't Active Before?
Regular exercise during pregnancy has A LOT of benefits, but there is some conflicting information about whether or not you can workout duri
Megan Martineau
- May 16
- 4 min
5 Tips for Preparing for a VBAC
Are you preparing for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) birth? Or desiring one the next time you get pregnant?
Megan Martineau
- May 9
- 4 min
4 Tips to Find Motivation to Workout during Pregnancy and Postpartum
Here’s the tough love that no one likes to hear - there’s no secret or hack to finding the motivation to workout. You just have to do it.
Megan Martineau
- May 6
- 4 min
Labor is a marathon, birth is the finish line
We want our workouts to mimic these periods of work and rest, while simultaneously building strength, to both physically and mentally prepar
Megan Martineau
- May 2
- 4 min
5 reasons your mom pooch isn't improving
Something that I hear a lot of moms fearing when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum recovery is developing a “mom pooch.” And to be honest
Megan Martineau
- Apr 4
- 5 min
TTC in 2023? Three things to start doing now
3 steps I took to support my body physically to optimize my fertility and what helped me finally achieve pregnancy naturally.
Megan Martineau
- Mar 25
- 4 min
Nervous about working out during pregnancy? Common myths debunked
There’s really not a lot of guidance out there when it comes to what you need to change about your workout routine! And doing something to h
Megan Martineau
- Mar 24
- 3 min
3 signs you're overdoing it in your pregnancy workouts
You know your body best, so if a workout or exercise feels too hard, it probably is. Pregnancy is not the time you want to be pushing to you
Megan Martineau
- Mar 21
- 3 min
Will kegels help me stop peeing my pants after having a baby?
Kegels are the isolated contraction and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles. Many people are told by their provider to do these during pr
Megan Martineau
- Mar 14
- 4 min
4 Lifestyle Changes to make to Manage Pelvic Pain during Pregnancy
Pelvic pain, or pelvic girdle pain, is one of the most common complaints I hear from pregnant mamas, and something I personally have struggl
Megan Martineau
- Nov 2, 2022
- 3 min
"it will be easier when I have more time" 🤯
We all do it. Constantly putting the needs of everything and everyone before our own.
And we often think that once things slow down, it wil
Megan Martineau
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
Should You do Kegels to Prepare for Birth?
Your pelvic floor is comprised of 14 different muscles that kind of form a sling if you will at bottom of your pelvis. They connect to your
Megan Martineau
- Jun 13, 2022
- 4 min
4 Common Myths when it comes to Working Out During Pregnancy
There is a lot of fear-mongering when it comes to exercising during pregnancy. So many people are afraid of doing something to hurt their ba
Megan Martineau
- Jun 6, 2022
- 3 min
How to prepare your pelvic floor for childbirth
Once you are in your third trimester, it is a good idea to start thinking about these pelvic floor relaxation techniques. Having full mobil
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