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Happy honeymoon, new moms-to-be! You’re 1/3 rd of the way through your pregnancy and on to the greener pastures of your second trimester . Can you believe you’ve made it this far already without assassinating your partner for forgetting to stock up on pickles and chocolate ice cream? Also known as the “honeymoon stage,” the second trimester spans weeks 13 through 27, and is famous for giving preggo babes a much-needed mental vacation. Because let’s face it, right about now you’re probably more excited for a little dose of hormonal relief than the actual birth (but don’t worry, we won’t tell your kids!) If you struggled with the crazy food cravings, body aches and  pains, and emotional  insanity of the first trimester , it’s finally time to kick back and relax during these next 15 weeks. You’re going to need all that stored energy for the moment when your water breaks! Cynically wondering why Mother Nature is about to cut you some slack? Let us count the ways that the se...

Issues surrounding one’s fertility are not often spoken about, and yet more and more women are opening up. At a recent event, actor Gabrielle Union spoke on her struggles with fertility and experiences with miscarriage – the details of which she wrote of in her 2017 memoir – and put a name to her condition: adenomyosis. What is adenomyosis though? And how does it impact fertility?   Adenomy-o-what? Adenomyosis (ad-uh-no-my-O-sis) is a type of endometriosis – which is when tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows on the outside. In the case of adenomyosis, this tissue grows in the wall of the uterus, and continues to follow the monthly cycle of growing and shedding. This can results in an enlarged uterus and heavy, painful periods . Causes & Treatments Doctors aren’t quite sure what causes adenomyosis, though it is thought to be more common in middle aged women, and risk factors include childbirth and “prior uterine surgery, such as a C-section or fi...

When working with pregnant and postpartum clients, remember that you are just one member of their healthcare team. Your clients will be working with several health professionals throughout their pre- and postnatal experience including some or all of the following: General practitioner Obstetrician-Gynecologist Midwife Pelvic health physiotherapist Doula Registered dietitian Mental health professional Chiropractor Massage therapist Acupuncturist Urologist or urogynecologist However, you’re in a unique position that allows you to spend a lot of time working with your clients, educating them about their bodies during the prenatal and postpartum periods. Because you will likely spend more time with a client than any other member of her healthcare team, you will have many opportunities to ask how things are going, how she’s feeling, and how certain exercises make her body feel. You may be the first to hear about any pain, discomfort, or unusual symptoms. As her coach it’s...