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11/11/2019

Put those walking shoes on and get that heart rate up...

A new study identifies a molecular connection between exercise and inflammation that takes place in the bone marrow and highlights a previously unappreciated role of leptin in exercise-mediated cardiovascular protection.

05/19/2019

Had an absolutely amazing afternoon with the “Caring for the Caregiver” event hosted by San Diego Birth Network. It was so nice to enjoy yoga, meditation, breath work, singing bowls, gorgeous flowers, and healthy snacks with a great group of women. @ Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery

05/17/2019

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The sketch, starring Heidi Gardner and host Emma Thompson, offered a relatable glimpse at the realities of motherhood.

05/12/2019

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05/09/2019

We all might not get to bring our personal stylists, hairstylists and makeup artists to the hospital on discharge day, but I love the way that Meghan Markle shows off her post baby bod. She’s not hiding her perfectly normal mumtum. Yes....even royalty have a baby bumps after delivering a child, just like the rest of us. It takes time for the uterus to return to its normal size and for those stretched out tissues to go back into place. It’s important to respect and honor that body that allowed a baby to grow and be nurtured inside of you.

05/01/2019

This is such a great video that really delves into the importance of maternal health postpartum. Check it out!

Everyone knows pregnancy and childbirth change your body, but few moms understand what really happens to their pelvic floor until it happens to them. Some new moms are talking openly about their challenges, hoping to lift the veil of secrecy and shame around pelvic floor issues.

04/15/2019

BabyFest is right around the corner!!! BabyFest is an all things baby expo organized by Babies in Bloom birth center and boutique. This year's expo is at the Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa on Sunday April 28th from 10am - 4pm. BabyFest brings together companies selling the best products, local experts (including ME!!!!), and new and expecting parents for a day of learning, product demonstrations, and a chance to win prizes and meet other parents. I have a few free tickets to give away. Email or PM me if you're interested. You don't want to miss this fun event

We are so excited! BabyFest is our favorite event of the year! We will be holding this year's expo at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa on Sunday, April 28th from 10 am until 4 pm.

03/20/2019

Postpartum depression is a real disorder, not just symptoms of overwhelm due to lack of sleep and caring for a new baby. According the the CDC, postpartum depression may affect as many as one in nine women.

Here’s why PPD is different than regular depression: the hormone progesterone increases throughout a woman’s pregnancy and then drastically decreases right after she gives birth. Scientists feel that this could be a major cause of postpartum depression.

Postpartum depression can be severely debilitating and can include sleep disruption, lack of appetite, feelings of sadness and apathy for ones health as well as the health of the baby.

Of course, then there’s the mom guilt that mothers feel when they are unable to enjoy what should be a happy time and a time for baby bonding.

According to this article, this new drug, Brexanolone may be a good intervention to treat postpartum depression because it contains a synthetic form of the hormone allopregnanolone, which is a progesterone derivative. In double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials, many women with moderate to severe postpartum depression saw a significant improvement of their symptoms within just 24 hours of receiving the drug. The results lasted 30 days after the infusion, which was the length of the trial.

Check out the article below and speak to your physician or women’s health care practitioner if you are concerned about postpartum depression.

The treatment is delivered through a one-time, 60-hour intravenous infusion that may improve symptoms within 24 hours.

03/15/2019

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03/08/2019

This is a great visualization of the layers of tissue that are dissected in a cesarean birth.

03/08/2019

While returning to exercise post baby is a great idea, there is a methodical process that should be followed to make sure that we are setting a solid foundation on which we can build more challenging exercises and activities. Check out the latest blog post below which details the fundamental exercises that will help to heal the core and pelvic floor post-baby.

Returning to exercise after giving birth is an interesting experience. We think that we’re going to have all this time on maternity leave to to work out and get back in pre-baby shape… we’re going…