Such exciting times ahead and I’m still feeling great. My body feels strong, my mind at ease and my heart is in flow. Feeling energetic and ready for another full body workout. Here’s my third trimester pregnancy workout at 39…
I can’t be stuffed making a meal today so instead I’m sipping on a pregnancy smoothie that may help induce natural labour. Here’s how: Smoothie Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 2 scoop frozen blueberries 2 tablespoons of fibre (Psyllium husks…
Here are some simple meditation tips to help you prepare for labour: Get super cozy and comfy with pillows, cushions and your fave faux fur blanket so you feel safe, and get those oxytocin hormones flowing. Use noise cancelling head…
Did you know a labour bag is not the same as a hospital bag? My labour bag contains only the most essential items I wish to have during labour (all the other stuff will be in my BIG hospital bag…
I really LOVED my pregnancy and especially the third trimester, as I was learning more and more about labour and delivery and about how to be the best version of myself as I was getting ready for that homestretch. I’ve…
Part of my birth plan is to labour at home for as long as possible, until it is time to go to hospital. Research has shown that labouring at home (where safely possible) is one of the best environments as…
What are lactation cookies? Basically cookies made with the below ingredients, to help mum recover post partum and to support good health and milk supply. Ingredients include: Flaxseed: flaxseeds contain phytoestrogens that can help boost breast milk production. Whole oats: oats contain iron…
I really enjoy training weights in the gym (yes I am still training in my third trimester) but I also know the importance of slowing down, relaxing the body and muscles, and taking a moment to connect to myself, and…
As I am writing this I am 36 weeks and 2 days pregnant, and the nesting instinct is starting to kick in. Here’s what I’m doing in my third trimester, to prepare for natural labour, birth and post partum recovery.…
Exercise and gym workouts have been a part of my healthy lifestyle since long before my pregnancy. Now that I am pregnant I am really enjoying learning how to adjust my exercise routine to better suit my bump, and to…