Midwives & Doulas: Coaching Breathing for Labor and for Life July 20, 2015 In one short lesson, midwives and doulas can extend their already powerful influence on birth outcomes to improving the entire life of the mother. It is something that you already … READ MORE Belly Wrapping During Pregnancy: Rebozos, Belly Bandit, Splint July 9, 2014 Q: What does Fit for Birth think about using rebozos for wrapping belly and pelvis postpartum? Would you say it is recommendable? And I suppose I could extend my question … READ MORE Are Planks Safe for Clients With Diastasis Recti? July 9, 2014 Question: My understanding of the Fit for Birth curriculum is that front planks are OK for women with diastasis recti – that they are even good/a component of rehabilitation. This … READ MORE Healing Back Pain Through Breathing May 30, 2014 One of the simplest and most underused techniques for reducing low back pain is deep diaphragmatic breathing. Low back pain is estimated to affect between 80 and 95 percent of … READ MORE Creating A Deeper Bond With Your Unborn Child Through Exercise November 16, 2012 A pregnant mom’s thoughts and feelings affect her unborn child. “Through the study of perinatal and prenatal psychology we know that the embryo begins learning and accumulating memory from the … READ MORE Diaphragmatic Breathing for Pregnancy and Childbirth November 1, 2012 Today’s focus is on diaphragmatic breathing. What is a diaphragmatic breath? A diaphragmatic breath means you use your primary breathing muscle to draw air deep into your lower lungs. This … READ MORE Previous 123 Next
