Self-Care Made Simple: How To Make It Part Of Your Daily Routine
2020 proved how resilient we all are. And 2021 is showing us that we have even more untapped strength to get through this ongoing pandemic. But it’s still hard. We know your physical, emotional, and mental wellness is being tested, so we’re working with our experts to create even more wellbeing support for you, mama. […]
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“I Don’t Like What I See.” Real Mamas Talk Body Image After Baby
During pregnancy, the body changes so quickly that it can leave expectant mothers with mixed feelings on their bodies. When we asked you how you felt about your body during pregnancy over on Instagram, your response was pretty split: half of you loved it, and the other half weren’t the biggest fan. We want you […]
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How To Talk To Your Partner About Postpartum Depression
Being a parent is…unique. Incredibly rewarding, but sometimes really, really tough. Parenthood can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, and it’s okay to not love every minute of it. It’s also important to talk about how you’re feeling, and know when to get the help you deserve. Researchers believe many women with postpartum depression go […]
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How To Nourish Yourself with Gratitude
While we’re all familiar with the idea of nourishing our bodies with food, many of us aren’t so familiar with how to nourish ourselves mentally and emotionally. And for our overall health, this is just as important. Life can often be so busy that focusing on our mental and emotional health just feels like something […]
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How to Eat Healthier As A Busy Mama, According to a Nutritionist
Finding time to cook healthy meals can be a daunting task – especially when you’re exhausted, pregnant, and have cranky little ones screaming “mama!”… we know how it goes. But the more healthy eating habits you can build into your daily lifestyle, the easier it will be to eat well for pregnancy and for the […]
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Yoga Before, During & After Pregnancy: How To Do It Right & Tips For Every Mama
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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“You Shouldn’t Lift Weights”: Mamas Who Overcame Pregnancy Exercise Criticism
Your pregnancy means that you’re in charge–sounds simple, right? Taking charge of your pregnancy and your health is something that intimidates most women, so if you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. We’re sure you’ve heard plenty of these old-school myths before: “You can’t run when you’re pregnant!” “Working out will hurt your baby.” “Lifting weights, […]
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Shape My Pregnancy: Busting the Top 5 Pregnancy Exercise Myths
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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My Pregnancy, My Way: Real Baby2Body Mamas Share Their Stories
Your pregnancy means that you’re in charge–sounds simple, right? Taking charge of your pregnancy and your health is something that intimidates most women, so if you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. With a myriad of myths about exercise harming your baby, wives tales about what you should and shouldn’t eat, and plenty of unsolicited advice […]
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Ginger Aids: Why We Love Ginger & 5 Ways To Add It To Your Meals
During pregnancy, ginger is like our “girl Friday”–always there when we need it, and always up to the task of helping a girl out. It’s the go-to, at-home remedy for nausea. And even if it can’t totally eliminate morning sickness (because that’s a tough one), it does a pretty good job at taking off the […]
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Shape My Pregnancy: This is your Unique Journey
Three years ago, back when the Baby2Body app was still in its infancy, we launched our first advocacy campaign: #ShapeYourPregnancy Our mission was to dispel the common myths and misconceptions surrounding exercise during pregnancy. It resonated with all of you and we received so much feedback from around the world–and it was incredibly inspiring. As […]
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Raising Your Second Child: What You Need to Know
We all know that despite the challenges and sleepless nights, becoming a mother is an incredibly rewarding experience that enriches your life in so many ways. So if you’re on the path to baby #2, congratulations mama! Your family is about to get a little bigger. But if you’re still trying to figure out whether […]
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