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Mothers Supporting Mothers Builds a Positive Gym Experience
There is nothing like the strong bond between mothers and that can translate into a positive gym environment that lifts everyone.
Micki Pauley
New Moms: The 12-Week Postpartum Workout Plan
This plan will ease you back into fitness after months of limited activity.
Mindith Rahmat
Athlete Moms, Boost Your Breast Milk
This book sets up a new mother with all of the important information and practices to build and support a healthy milk supply.
Breaking Muscle Editors
6 Exercises For Rebuilding Your Core After Pregnancy
You've done the hard part and had your baby, but before you get back to heavy lifting, give your core some attention.
Jen Weir
Exercise for Moms on Bed Rest: Is It Safe?
Many health professionals recommend light exercise for women on bed rest as a way to prevent complications.
Nicole Crawford
Pregnancy and Exercise: 4 Findings From Recent Studies
Pregnancy poses a challenge for research, but there are plenty of studies out there supporting the benefits of exercise.
Nicole Crawford
Life After Kids: 4 Weeks to Get Your Fitness Back
Having a family can be a roadblock or an opportunity. It's up to you.
Nicole Crawford
When Pregnancy Is a Pain: Solutions for 3 Common Problems
Low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and urinary incontinence can derail your workouts during pregnancy.
Nicole Crawford
A Beast Mode Jogging Stroller for Two
This stroller exceeded my expectations, and I use it almost every day.
Nicole Crawford
You Don't Have to Be Normal: The Reality of Postpartum Fitness
It doesn't matter if going to the gym six weeks after delivery is normal. What matters is whether or not you are ready.
Nicole Crawford
Optimize Your Fertility With the New Mommy Workouts
I've designed the newest cycle of Mommy workouts to help you exercise with your cycle, not in spite of it.
Nicole Crawford
The Reality of Stretch Marks: My Body Will Never Be the Same
Ninety percent of pregnant women get stretch marks. I am in that group, but I'm learning to see them in a new light.
Nicole Crawford
3 Reasons Exercise Is Good for Breastfeeding Women
Nursing a child places a unique and significant demand on a woman's body, and exercise is the perfect way to meet those demands.
Nicole Crawford
Hundreds of Free Workouts for Pregnant and Postpartum Women!
These workouts are designed to help women at all stages of motherhood feel strong and move without pain.
Breaking Muscle Editors
Exercising With Your Baby: The Babywearing Workout
Working out while wearing your baby is a great way to bond with your baby while also regaining your strength.
Nicole Crawford
Battling the Baby Blues: How Exercise Can Help
Ten to fifteen percent of women experience postpartum depression in the first year after birth. How can exercise help?
Nicole Crawford
Interview with Emily Kwok: On Babies and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
I recently spoke with BJJ black belt about her new role as mother and asked her to shed some light on what happens to female athletes after they have babies.
Sally Arsenault
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