Combating Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy
By Sara French, ACSM CPT, NASM CNC
September 27, 2024
If you are in your second trimester of pregnancy, you are likely experiencing something called round ligament pain. While this may seem worrisome, it just means your body is making more room for that growing baby of yours! Throughout this article, we will discuss: what round ligament pain is from a physiological standpoint, how to alleviate it, and when to call a doctor.
Diastasis During Pregnancy
By Sara French, ACSM CPT, NASM CNC
September 20, 2024
What is Diastasis?
Diastasis Recti, or abdominal separation, is one of the many changes that may happen in your body if you are pregnant. Indeed, diastasis is actually unavoidable during pregnancy. Research has confirmed that nearly 100% of women experience abdominal separation by the end of their third trimester. The degree to which this separation occurs varies among women; but it is, in fact, an unavoidable phenomenon.
The Fourth Trimester: Why Nutrition STILL Matters
By: Julie C. Shea, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT
Why is it that after a woman gives birth, she and our Western society believe the hard part is over and pre-pregnancy life resumes as usual? This misguided perception may lead many women to miss out on a pivotal phase of recovery and nutrient repletion during the postpartum period. Immediately following the birth of your baby, your main priorities should include rest, recovery, nourishment of yourself and nourishment of your new, tiny human!
Coning During Pregnancy
By Sara French, ACSM CPT, NASM CNC
September 6th, 2024
If you are pregnant, you have likely heard of abdominal coning, or “doming.” This is a natural occurrence that happens when the middle of the abdomen bulges outward in a cone-like shape due to increased intra-abdominal pressure. Coning is quite common during pregnancy and is nothing to be afraid of! It is simply a sign that you are putting too much of a strain on the midline of your abdomen. If you experience coning intermittently throughout your pregnancy, you likely will not cause any significant damage to your abdomen. However, repeated coning is a major contributor to diastasis and should be addressed immediately.
Protein in Pregnancy: You Might Need More Than You Think!
By: Julie C. Shea, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT
August 30, 2024
Ladies, whether you’re growing a tiny human, looking to balance your hormones, or improve your body composition, protein is a key nutrient to help you be successful. But let’s focus on pregnancy – what role does protein play in your baby’s health? How much protein do you really need in pregnancy? Are all sources of protein created equal? I will answer all of these questions in the following article, plus I’ll share some great high protein breakfast options to help you start your day off on the right foot for satiety and blood sugar balance!