One of the greatest advantages people who exercise during pregnancy have to a non-exercising counterpart is an increase in their endorphin levels during labour. Find out how regular exercise in pregnancy can support you in your labour and birth.
Read MoreMany people may be surprised to find out that exercise is not only encouraged by most health care practitioners, but recommended for low-risk pregnant people. Still not sure? We're sharing 10 great benefits of exercising during pregnancy!
Read MoreAn exercise ball can be a useful tool during pregnancy and labour. Dust it off and check out the ways it can be used to exercise during pregnancy or to provide comfort during labour and delivery.
Read MoreBeginning a fitness program is easy, but sticking to it is often SO hard! So, we’re sharing our Top 3 Tips to help you stop being a fair-weather fitness person and solidify your commitment to movement!
Read MoreCardio, strength and stretching and how to achieve the trifecta of a balance fitness program while pregnant
Read MorePeople who practice relaxation and breathing techniques regularly are more likely to use these skills in labour and often report feeling a greater sense of control and increased confidence in their body’s ability to cope during labour and delivery.
Read MoreLearn how Chiropractic care can help in your pregnancy from Dr. Melissa Baird of the CURAVITA Health Group in the Glebe!
Read MoreFeaturing one of our Fitmama Strong favourites: the Reverse Jumping Jack
Read MoreOstepathy… What is it? Aside from your primary health care provider (think midwife, OB, family doctor), there are many other health practitioners that can be extremely helpful during pregnancy and in the post partum period. This guest blog post (written by Ottawa Osteopath and Healthy Mumma, Shauna Ironside) highlights what the practice of osteopathy is and how it can help during and after pregnancy.
Read MoreFitmama Strong Ottawa’s One Minute Sanity Savers! You can do anything for one minute… help reset and refocus using some of these Mama Minute suggestions.
Read MoreCelebrating 7 Years as FITMOM Ottawa's owner feels like a pretty momentous occasion! Thanks to the many, many people who have guided me, advised me, encouraged me and supported me in this journey. I look forward to what the future holds for FITMOM Ottawa!
Read MoreAre you expecting a baby, but not sure what to expect? Here are a few things you can do to help prepare you for one of the biggest events of your life - birthing a baby!
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