Baby2Body Blog | Pregnancy & Postpartum Health, Wellness & Lifestyle
Fitness, nutrition & wellness for conception through motherhood
One thing we love about working at Baby2Body is hearing from women (like you!) in this community. We love to know how the app is making a difference in your lives and learn how we can better support you at this time. Recently, we’ve received a lot of questions on pelvic pain in pregnancy: why […]
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Exercising as a new mother will not affect the nutritional composition, flavor, or amount of breast milk you produce (as long as you practice safe exercise habits), and may even pass on lifelong health benefits to baby.
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We’ll be the first to admit it: some days, it can feel impossible to drag yourself out the front door for a run. Even avid runners struggle with motivation–so if you feel like getting your head in the cardio game is a major struggle, you’re not alone. There’s no way around it: running is tough. Part […]
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If you’ve been on the Baby2Body app, we’re guessing you’ve done a workout with Laura Lucas, one of our amazing fitness and yoga experts who specializes in prenatal and postnatal classes. Laura does an amazing job of blending resistance training with flexibility to help women build strong, healthy bodies for themselves and their babies. Also… […]
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As you know, our 2021 Shape My Pregnancy campaign is all about living your journey to motherhood in your own unique way. One of the focal points of this campaign is dismantling the myths and misconceptions surrounding exercise during conception, pregnancy and postpartum and ensuring you listen to your body and mind and do what […]
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We’re going to take a cheeky guess at what’s nearing the bottom of your to-do list this time of year: exercise. We’re definitely not here to judge! In fact, we’ve been a bit guilty of letting our workouts drop on our priority list as we move further into the holiday season, too. After the year […]
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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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