I’m giving myself permission to end every decision in motherhood with the words “for now.” I’m limiting my social commitments for now. I’m choosing rest over chores for now. I’m feeding her to sleep for now. I’m realizing that my needs and my family’s needs are constantly changing, and the most helpful thing I can do is make choices that fit this current moment.

We’ve developed five general principles we follow when developing a program for those TTC. These principles center around the goal of aiming to prepare the body for the physical changes and potential pain problems that can come with pregnancy.

By focusing on these principles we can help to build a foundation that may help lessen the severity of or prevent some common pregnancy issues.

The confines of motherhood (in particular early motherhood) made it challenging for me to consistently exercise in a way that nourished my body and mind.

Here are a few of those challenges I ran into in my first year of motherhood and how I’m now adapting what we do at Materra to truly meet moms right where they are.

I’ve been reflecting on my first year as a mother. This reflection has led to some exciting changes at Materra. Read about the first (and maybe biggest) change here!

So, you just had your baby and are cleared to exercise. You want to return to running but aren’t sure how to do it. We’ve got you!

For some, baby wearing alone might feel like plenty, but what if you’re really itching for more traditional exercise. Is it safe to exercise while baby wearing? The answer is yes it can be, but as with anything there is some nuance here.

Ready to return to exercise postpartum but not sure where to start? I got you. Here are my top 5 tips to keep in mind as you step back into exercise after giving birth.

Years of unconsciously sucking in your stomach can make it a hard habit to break! Here are five tips to get you started.