Baby2Body Blog | Pregnancy & Postpartum Health, Wellness & Lifestyle
Fitness, nutrition, and wellness for conception to motherhood
We’ll start with a disclaimer for our non-US mamas: Turkey Trots are generally 5K road races that bring local communities together to run (or walk!) for a greater good, typically donating all proceeds to food banks and other charities. These family-friendly events are typically held on the morning of Thanksgiving so we can all get […]
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It’s no secret that your body goes through some pretty major changes during pregnancy–and one of the biggest ones is a growing bump. And it’s no secret that “the bump” becomes the center of your world: it’s where you feel kicks, connect with your baby, and what stretches out your favorite tops. But that bump […]
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One of the most common topics we get questions on is diastasis recti, also known as abdominal wall separation or ‘coning’ during pregnancy. Whatever you call it, it’s a big concern for so many pregnant and postpartum women, and since it is a common condition, it’s really important to be informed on what it is, […]
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Sports psychology is at the heart of Baby2Body’s mission. That’s partly because our CEO and founder is a Sports Psychologist, but more so because it’s a field of study that focuses on the connection between physical activity and mental health — and you know we’re all about the mind-body connection! Traditionally, sports psychology has been […]
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Did you know that Chelsea FC’s women’s team syncs their menstrual cycles to their training schedule in order to maximise the efficiency of their workouts? It’s pretty cool stuff and you can utilize the same principles to make the most of your workouts (and to enjoy them more!). Your menstrual cycle has a huge impact on […]
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We’re guessing something like 95% of people prefer working out to music over exercising in silence. (OK, to be fair, we don’t have a proper research study to point to, but we did a poll of the Baby2Body team, and this holds true!). With the advent of wireless headphones (and can’t-live-without AirPods) it’s so easy […]
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When was the last time you stretched? And we don’t mean a quick overhead stretch at your desk–we’re talking about a proper stretching session. Chances are, it’s been a little while…and because most of our bodies are carrying around more tension than usual right now, taking time to stretch our hardworking muscles is more important […]
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Did you know that lactating breasts can be an average of 35% heavier than normal? And by 9 months of pregnancy the average woman’s breasts have increased by as much as 2 pounds. Those are reasons enough for why your pre-baby sports bras might not be cutting it when it comes to supporting you through […]
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We announced our big news last week: Trying To Conceive will be coming soon to the Baby2Body app! If you want us to update you as soon as our new program is available, be sure to sign up here and let us know what you’d like to see most! We’ll be including more content for […]
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We’re not sure what’s happening, but in London temps are hanging right around 26˚C (80˚F), humidity is soaring, and it’s not even June. We’re not ones to complain about sunny, warm weather but we don’t necessarily love the constant sweating that comes with these long humid days, you feel? Now, we know if you’re expecting […]
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We just wrapped up another work week in lockdown and somehow May is here. As we move into another month of living through a pandemic we wanted to ask you a question that we realized we don’t ask often enough: How are you feeling, physically? Are you having more aches and pains than usual? Are […]
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We know so many of you are keeping up on your fitness routine by working out with the Baby2Body app, and that’s what we’re here for! We love seeing your exercise completion pictures all over Instagram — so keep sharing and give us a tag so we can repost. So many of you have also […]
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