Remember, every pregnancy is unique, and staying active within your comfort level can have countless benefits for both you and your baby. So, let go of those outdated myths, get yourself a brand new comfy sports bra, and lace up those sneakers – it's time to embrace the power of safe and enjoyable exercise during pregnancy.

A brief history of gratitude and the mind-body connection and about the physiological changes that occur with a repeated gratitude practice. Studies have shown that gratitude can improve your sleep, your mood, your immunity, and your self-awareness, all while decreasing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and disease risk.

Don’t beat yourself up! Your hormones are acting exactly as they should, to provide your body with the energy it needs to sustain you AND your baby, and this hormone reaction is HEALTHY. You’re working against your biology in the immediate term postpartum, but consistency while you normalize will pay off in time.

All of these exercises will strengthen your pelvic floor more than a kegel will, and they’ve got additional benefit to mobility and stability to boot.

…you should be prioritizing mobility as a key component of your exercise routine, not accessorizing it, so that you’re able to exercise with better form throughout your life.

Boost your at home fitness with these 5 exercises - exercises that you should be familiar with from middle school gym class that are almost impossible to forget. The best part? Cycling through this set of exercises won’t take more than 5 minutes of your day.