Category: Sport & Fitness
Postpartum fitness: How to safely rebuild strength and energy
Bringing a new life into the world changes everything—including your body. After childbirth, many new mothers feel eager to regain their strength and energy, but rushing back to pre-pregnancy fitness routines can do more harm than good. Your body has just accomplished something remarkable and deserves thoughtful care during recovery.
Wearable tech & sleep: Can your smart device help during pregnancy?
Pregnancy often turns a good night’s sleep into an elusive dream. Between physical discomfort, hormonal shifts, and anticipatory thoughts about motherhood, many expectant mothers find themselves tossing and turning. But could the fitness tracker on your wrist be part of the solution?
Pregnancy exercise myths: What’s safe and what’s outdated advice
Pregnancy often comes with a flood of well-meaning advice from family, friends, and even strangers. When it comes to exercise during pregnancy, outdated myths can leave expectant mothers confused about what’s safe for them and their baby.
Beginning.com Welcomes Merle Liivand as International Ambassador
Beginning.com, the award-winning women’s wellness app, is proud to announce Estonian national competitive swimmer and environmental advocate Merle Liivand as our new international ambassador. This partnership unites Beginning.com’s commitment to women’s holistic wellness with Liivand’s inspiring mission of physical achievement and environmental protection.
Pelvic floor health: Why pregnancy is the right time to start
Pregnancy transforms your body in countless ways, but one crucial change often goes unnoticed until problems arise: the impact on your pelvic floor. These hidden muscles support your uterus, bladder, and bowels—and they’re about to take on their biggest challenge yet.
Boost Your Postpartum Mood With These Gentle Movement Ideas
Did you know that gentle movement could be your secret weapon against postpartum mood challenges? With approximately 1 in 5 women experiencing untreated perinatal mental health conditions, finding accessible ways to support your emotional wellbeing after birth is crucial. The postpartum period brings hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, and physical recovery demands—all while you’re navigating life with your new baby.
Fourth trimester fitness: Gentle ways to rebuild strength and energy
The weeks and months after childbirth mark a profound transition in a woman’s life. While your focus naturally shifts to your newborn, your body is undergoing significant healing and recovery. Welcome to the “fourth trimester” – the critical 12-week period following childbirth that sets the foundation for your long-term wellbeing.
The overlooked connection between nutrition and postpartum mood
Imagine this: You’ve just navigated pregnancy, labor, and delivery—one of the most physically demanding experiences of your life. Your body is recovering, hormones are fluctuating dramatically, and you’re adjusting to life with a newborn. Amid the whirlwind of these changes, your mental health becomes particularly vulnerable. Yet in conversations about postpartum recovery, one crucial factor often gets neglected: nutrition.
New postpartum guidelines: Too much, too soon—or just right?
Ever glanced at postpartum health recommendations and thought, “Who has time for this?” You’re not alone. The latest postpartum guidelines have sparked both praise and criticism, leaving many new mothers wondering if these standards are realistic or simply another item on an impossible to-do list.
Do postpartum belly bands & wraps help with recovery? Here’s what the experts say
If you’ve scrolled through social media during your pregnancy or postpartum journey, you’ve likely spotted influencers and new moms sporting belly bands or wraps. These supportive garments have surged in popularity, with the global belly band market estimated to reach $500 million by 2025, according to [Data Insights Market](https://www.datainsightsmarket.com/reports/belly-band-1313202).