Why “Listening to Your Body” Isn’t Enough Without Body Literacy

“Just listen to your body.” It’s some of the most common advice given to postpartum parents - I’ll admit I’ve said this plenty in my classes as well! On the surface, it sounds compassionate and empowering. But for many people, it quickly becomes confusing, frustrating, or even paralyzing. Because... Read More

How to Set Fitness Goals That Respect Your Postpartum Body: Part 1

If you’re postpartum and thinking about fitness goals, there’s a good chance you’ve already been handed a script you didn’t ask for. “Bounce back.”“Get your body back.”“Just be consistent.” That language wasn’t created for a body that has grown, birthed, and reorganized itself around another huma... Read More

How to Set Fitness Goals That Respect Your Postpartum Body: Part 2

Now that we’ve reframed why postpartum fitness needs to look different (see Part 1 of this blog post if you haven't read it yet), let’s talk about the part people usually want first: how to actually set goals. Not goals rooted in urgency, comparison, or shame, but goals that support healing, stre... Read More

Why Carrying Matters: How Babywearing Fulfills a Biological Need

It's not said often enough, but it's deeply true: Babies are meant to be carried. Human babies are born expecting to be held close. They’ve spent nine months in constant motion, surrounded by warmth, heartbeat, and breath. And after birth, their development continues to depend on that same contac... Read More

Want a Smoother Birth? Here’s What Your Workouts Should Actually Focus On

Let’s be honest—navigating exercise during pregnancy can feel confusing at best. You’re told to “keep moving,” but no one really explains what that should look like for a body that’s changing every single week. And when it comes to preparing for labor, the advice often stops at “do some yoga" or ... Read More

Babywearing Mythbusting: "It's Just For Convenience"

If you’ve ever tossed your baby into a carrier just to free up your hands for the grocery store or preschool pickup, you’re not alone. A lot of parents see babywearing as just another parenting “hack” — a practical solution for getting things done. And yes, babywearing is convenient (I mean, bein... Read More

Do I Need to Be a Mom to Take MomBod Classes? (Spoiler: Absolutely Not.)

One of the most common questions I hear is:“Can I come to your class if I haven’t had a baby?”And the answer is a resounding YES. While I do specialize in supporting pregnant and postpartum women, most of the people who show up to my classes every week? They’re not moms. They’re women of all ages... Read More

5 Essential Pregnancy Exercises to Start Doing TODAY

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I kept hearing how important it was to “open the hips.” So, like many people, I bought a birth ball, sat on it with my knees wide, bounced on it while watching Netflix, and hoped for the best. Spoiler alert: that bouncing didn’t do much—except maybe wear ou... Read More

Headed to the pool with your baby? Read this first

The first time I went to the public pool with my kids by myself, I panicked. I prided myself on being willing and able to get out and do a lot with my kids without needing another adult - I truly considered it to be one of my parenting strengths. My husband was in the Air Force and gone a lot, so... Read More

How Does Babywearing Influence Baby’s Development?

I hear a lot of caregivers, especially grandparents and new parents, express concern that children won’t develop properly if they’re carried all the time. Most of us who work with children are familiar with the push for tummy time and how important it is for baby to be able to reach those physica... Read More