What’s the fourth trimester? 

What’s the fourth trimester? 

While birth is the end of your pregnancy journey, many medical professionals and experienced parents acknowledge that a new mom’s physical and emotional experience is just beginning. The fourth trimester is the transitional period between childbirth and 12 weeks postpartum. Your baby is adjusting to a new world and you are adjusting to your baby. While…

Postpartum Running

Postpartum Running

When is it safe to return to running after having a baby?  While there is not a perfect prescription for exercise that applies to every mother during this period, there are a few things to consider before jumping back into your prior level of pre-pregnancy exercise.  Wait at least 12 weeks  New mothers are typically…