MamaShakti Prenatal

11/14/2025

Babies can settle into many different positions in the womb~ oblique, transverse, cephalic, or breech.

While there’s no single “correct” position during pregnancy, it’s often most helpful at the start of labor if baby is in the cephalic (head-down) position.

Some mothers also notice more discomfort in late pregnancy when baby isn’t head-down, simply because the body is working harder to balance and support that position.

✨ Want to feel more comfortable in your pregnant body while also preparing for birth ✨

I’d love to send you the replay from my November 7th workshop: Bump to Baby Boot Camp.

In this free online event, I taught a movement class designed to help you create balance in your pregnant body, ease discomfort, and encourage your baby into an optimal position for birth.

Drop a “yes” below, and I’ll send you the replay link for Bump to Baby Boot Camp!

11/12/2025

Ever heard the term: “fetal station”?

That’s the term used to describe how far your baby has descended through your pelvis during labor & it’s measured in relation to the ischial spines (the narrowest part of the pelvis).

Here’s the exciting part ➡️ you can actually help your baby descend through each pelvic level with intentional movement!

Positions like lunges, side-lying releases, hands-and-knees, and gentle hip circles can all support baby’s rotation and progress through the birth canal.

Would you like to learn more about body positions for each stage of labor?

💬 Drop a “YES” in the voting box below if you would like to learn more about movement for childbirth.

11/11/2025

For 9 months, your baby lived in perfect safety.

They were never hungry, never cold, never alone. They were constantly soothed by your heartbeat, your breath, your warmth.

Now, in this big bright world, they still need you to feel safe.

When your baby cries the moment you put them down…
When they only sleep on your chest…
When they wake through the night…
When they want to be held, again and again…

…they’re not being “difficult.”

They’re being wired for survival, love, and connection.
You can’t spoil a baby with closeness.

You can only teach them that the world is safe because you are there.

This is what motherhood is meant to feel like, connected, intuitive, and rooted in love.

✨ You are your baby’s safe place.

You are not doing it wrong, you are doing it exactly right.

11/09/2025

Why you’ll LOVE this position…

One of the most loved breastfeeding positions is the sidelying position & here’s 4️⃣ reasons why:

1️⃣ Deep relaxation: You and baby can both rest while feeding, there’s no need to sit up at 2 a.m. 😴
2️⃣ Gentle on your head, neck, and shoulders: No hunching, no tension, only ease.
3️⃣ Ideal latch support: Baby is naturally tummy-to-mummy, allowing a deep, comfortable latch and efficient milk transfer.
4️⃣ Perfect after a Cesarean birth: Keeps all pressure off your incision site while supporting healing and bonding.

Want to learn more about positioning, latch, and postpartum recovery?

Comment LATCH & I’ll send you the replay of “Bump to Baby Boot Camp” the free workshop where we cover breastfeeding foundations, postpartum planning, and birth prep for a smoother transition from bump to baby.

11/09/2025

Your pelvic floor and diaphragm are beautifully connected 🌬️ one supports the other with every breath you take.

When your breathing is shallow or tense, your pelvic floor can become tight or weak- leading to womb dysfunction.

But when you learn to breathe deeply ~through your ribs and diaphragm ~ you activate a natural rhythm that supports your womb, posture, and core function.

Even 3 minutes a day of diaphragmatic breathing can:

🌸 Improve circulation to your pelvic organs
🌼 Decrease painful periods
🌸 Support healthy pelvic floor function
🌼 Ease tension and heaviness
🌸 Build a stronger foundation for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery

Your breath is medicine and it’s free.

🫁 How to start:

1️⃣ Lie on your side or back, one hand on your ribs, one on your belly.
2️⃣ Inhale gently through your nose, feel your ribs and belly expand.
3️⃣ Exhale slowly, letting your ribs draw back and your pelvic floor gently lift.
Repeat for 3 minutes daily.

11/08/2025

Tampa Parents!
I’m offering Belly Mapping®️for all mothers and parents to be!
Email Jessica at info@mamashaktiprenatalyoga.com to inquire about sessions.

Guest Host of Bloom, Brianda Villegas, sat down with Certified Parent Educator, Prenatal Yoga Instructor and Tampa Birth Doula, Jessica Freedman, to discuss the benefits of belly mapping for pregnant women.

11/06/2025

I totally agree…

…none of these tricks or “natural induction” methods will actually induce labor (most of the time, your baby decides that part 👶)

BUT some of them are scientifically proven to:

✨ Support cervical readiness
✨ Shorten labor times
✨ Improve comfort, sensations, and overall outcomes

It’s not about forcing labor ~ it’s about helping your body prepare for it, should this be your preference.

When we understand how to support your hormones, your pelvis, and your baby’s position, you’re setting yourself up for a smoother, more empowered birth experience.

We’re diving deeper into all of this inside Bump to Baby Boot Camp — TOMORROW, November 7!

🎥 A free live online class for expecting parents to learn about:

🤰 Birth preparation
🕊️ Postpartum planning
🤱 Breastfeeding support

✨ Spots are almost full — comment BABY and I’ll send you the registration link!

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11/05/2025

The Miles Circuit:
Encouraging Balance & Baby’s Best Position

These three simple positions can make a world of difference in preparing your body and baby for birth.

By creating balance in your pelvis and soft tissues, you’re inviting your baby to settle into the most optimal position naturally, no force, just flow.

Try each position for 10–30 minutes

Breathe, relax, and visualize your baby’s smooth journey downward.

Repeat daily in late pregnancy or during early labor.

If you’d like to learn more about birth preparation, comment YES for the registration link for Bump to Baby Bootcamp, this Friday- Nov. 7th!

11/04/2025

Becoming mother.

Motherhood cracks you wide open.

It stretches your body, your heart, your limits, until you are no longer the person you were before... and yet, more you than ever.

It teaches you how to love in ways you never imagined possible.

But in the quiet moments between feedings, laundry, and late-night tears, it can feel hard to remember who you are.

Your confidence may shake. Your identity may blur.
And reconnecting with yourself can take time, tenderness, and a whole lot of grace.

This journey from maiden to mother is raw and real. It’s not always easy. It’s often messy.

But it is always, always worth it.

Trust in the process of this journey.

You are not lost, you are becoming.

And you are doing a beautiful job.

Join us on Friday, Nov. 7th for “Bump to Baby Bootcamp”. Let us help you step into motherhood with power and grace ✨🌙

Do you want the registration link? Drop a YES, 👇