Inclusion in motherhood
We had a wonderful conversation with Christina Lumpkin of J2M fitness about inclusion in motherhood and maternal health. What does inclusion look like? Why does it matter? and what should we be doing? We have written about birth equity and […]
The catch 22 of working motherhood – the flexibility trap
We’ve realized how difficult it can be to be a working mom…now what? Droves of women left the workforce during the pandemic because they took on more of the work of caring for children at home. In December 2020, the […]
7 tips for coping as a parent
Our expert interview series continues with a great chat with art therapist Liza Mordkovich. Our discussion explores how parents can take care of themselves because by taking care of themselves they take care of their children. Liza brings a wealth […]
Getting started with Kegels postpartum
The idea of Kegel exercises is probably not a new one to most women, especially new moms. Discussions about the “pelvic floor” have become much more common over the last several years, along with the benefits of Kegels for all […]
Baby blues or something more?
As a perinatal therapist, I help women navigate the challenges of motherhood starting as early as the first positive test. What I have learned throughout this work, is there are many misconceptions about motherhood, including the experience of postpartum depression. […]
5 things moms can do postpartum to support their mental health
The perinatal period – which lasts from pregnancy until a year after childbirth – is a time of great psychological vulnerability, which has only been heightened due to COVID-19. Approximately one in seven perinatal women will experience depression, anxiety or […]
Breaking the Myth of ‘Bouncing Back’ and Resetting Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness Expectations
Christina Lumpkin is the founder of J2M Fitness. The mission driving J2M came to life during Christina’s first pregnancy. She wanted to gain more information about how she could stay active herself and better support her clients who were also […]
Stages of infant development and what each means for parents
There is a lot of information available about the different stages of an infant’s development. Many of us know what to watch for, what to expect, and some of us may consult reference guides, experts, doctors, or websites to learn […]
What do you really NEED for baby’s first year?
There are a lot of posts about what to ask for on your baby registry. A lot of content around shopping lists, hospital bags, and what to buy for your infant. This may be because, for many of us, shopping […]
Your body after baby. What you don’t learn at the 6 week visit.
We all know that a woman’s body changes after giving birth. The disconnect seems to be with why the body changes and how to address any changes that we’d like to, well, address. There is so much information out there, […]