“Mommy,” your child cries, “He called me stupid.” This verbal abuse is mostly overlooked in our society, but it can and does have lasting effects on a child. Words hurt. As adults we can probably still remember the sting of the word’s stamp of disapproval. Therefore, it is important to fully understand the effects of […]
Continue readingphoto credit: kruain J&B Postpartum massage is an awesome gift a new mom can give herself! Not only would it feel fantastic to those aching postpartum muscles, but it has many benefits too. The following article discusses more benefits of postpartum massage. Post-Natal Massage Therapy by Caroline Colby Some pregnant mums have it easy. Yet […]
Continue readingPilates is an exercise program that focuses on building the body’s core. It is like yoga and strength training rolled into one. I first discovered Pilates shortly after giving birth to my second child. Boy, I was so weak that my body felt like jello; I could barely do half of the moves. But […]
Continue readingArticle by Joey Atlas The second biggest question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, “Will I be able to get back into shape after I give birth?” (The first, of course, is, “Will I be a good mother?”) The truth is, yes, you can get back into pre-pregnancy shape and, if you […]
Continue readingExercise During Pregnancy by: Beverley Brooke One of the best things you can do for yourself and your unborn child during pregnancy is exercise. There are numerous studies that show that women who exercise during pregnancy are more likely to have easy labor and deliveries and faster recoveries. Before you start any exercise program during […]
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