Did you lose your mojo in a big way after becoming a new mom? While doctors say it's okay to start having sex again around six weeks after having a child, many women report experiencing a decreased sex drive after pregnancy. In fact, some moms don't feel ready for up to a year. Sound disconcerting? Relax. It's quite common, and there is a whole host of reasons why this … [Read more...] about The Post-Baby Bedroom Slump
Body after Baby
Ab Exercises After Pregnancy
Women who have gone through a pregnancy often have the same or similar experiences. After giving birth they are not only heavier but their bodies are not of the same shape and size as they were before they were pregnant. Pregnancy and childbirth can be traumatic. A woman's abdominal muscles will be both stretched and weakened after giving birth, and her body will not … [Read more...] about Ab Exercises After Pregnancy
Post-Pregnancy Exercise Tips
Being a new mom is a very complicated time, a time when you are dealing with big changes in your life. You are elated for your beautiful new baby, but may also be feeling trapped at home. Plus, you are reorganizing the way you do everything and engaged in a HUGE struggle to get your pre-pregnancy body back… Well, if you want it, you can have it. My story is, I had three … [Read more...] about Post-Pregnancy Exercise Tips
Baby Yoga: Bonding With My Baby While Working Out
Whether first-time moms or repeat offenders, we are always looking for ways to get out of the house with our babies. I did My Gym classes with my first son who is now 4, and wanted to try something different with my 7-month-old, Chase. I tried Yogilates at the gym (a mixture between yoga and Pilates) and I really liked it, so I thought why not yoga for my baby too? After … [Read more...] about Baby Yoga: Bonding With My Baby While Working Out
Saggy Skin After Pregnancy
Though you may love your little bundle of joy, you're certainly not too happy about the little bundle she left around your middle. The skin must stretch during pregnancy to accommodate a growing baby, but your skin isn't always quick to rebound. Getting rid of the saggy skin of your post-baby belly can prove to be difficult. Where It Hangs Most women will experience saggy skin … [Read more...] about Saggy Skin After Pregnancy