It’s not secret that PregoFIT loves celebrating Mothers, so of course the PregoFIT team snatched up the chance this Mother’s Day to ask people…”What does Mother’s Day mean to YOU?” Here’s what they said.
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Many pregnant women tell me they can’t get a good night’s sleep. Either they can’t fall asleep or else they wake frequently to go to the bathroom and can’t go back to sleep. Maybe you’re one of them—and you’re pretty frustrated! So, let’s break it down into some strategies that might help you. First, check your sleep position. Lying flat on your back isn’t the best way to rest when you’re in your third trimester (by the way, it isn’t the best way to handle labor either!). When you’re on your back, the weight of your pregnant uterus presses down on your inferior vena cava, an important blood vessel that returns blood from your lower body to your heart. When this happens, your baby might receive less blood flow and thus, less oxygen. So side sleeping is probably the best, since it’s pretty tough to sleep on your stomach! If (read more…)
Read moreWe all have a picture of the type of Mom that we would be before having children. How are you doing with that? Is your picture your reality? Kristen Ross, the fouder of PregoFIT, shares the Mom that she thought that she would be and how it is different than the Mom that she is today. Listen to how what changes she has had to make in order to be the Mom she wants to be — for herself and her children!
Read moreHello PregoFIT Mommas! We at PregoFIT know that soup isn’t to be saved for a cold wintry night, but if done right can make for a fantastic spring supper. So we tracked down a light, healthy soup recipe from Eating Well’s recipe collection so you can make a delicious (and healthy!) spring dinner! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large carrots, finely chopped 1 large onion, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth 2 medium zucchini, diced 9 ounces (about 2 cups) fresh or frozen tortellini, preferably spinach-&-cheese 4 plum tomatoes, diced 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Preparation Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; stir, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and just beginning to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, (read more…)
Read moreClick here and watch our video for tips on how to lose pregnancy weight while breastfeeding! Losing pregnancy weight while breastfeeding can sometimes be a bit of a juggling act — when a Mom loses weight, her breast milk can decrease. So, here are a few tips on how to maintain your milk supply while shedding those pregnancy pounds: Pump Frequently Increase Water Intake Decrease Caffeine Ease Into Exercise Program Increase Caloric Intake We hope the tips bless you and look forward to your thoughts and questions. Please let us know if there are additional ways we can serve you! Love, Kristen Ross “]
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Chris Maricle is such a gift! She has blessed my life again and again through so many seasons. My husband and I took her childbirth class during my first pregnancy. Once Hayden was born, she came to my house every month until Hayden was three years old, to teach me how be the best mom for Hayden during ‘that stage’ of her development. Chris was my doula during my second delivery. She is a wealth of information on so many topics! I love her and am thrilled to hear her perspective any chance I get. Here are her thoughts on ‘Getting to Know your (unborn) Baby’…………. Bless you, Kristen Ross “He’s kicking me all day long!” “She gets the hiccups every afternoon!” “He loves the worship music at church because he’s already dancing.” As a birth educator, I’ve taught thousands of expectant parents and I love to (read more…)
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This picture makes me laugh. I’ve seen this before, but I recently came across it again. May it cause you to laugh or smile today, too! Blessings, Kristen
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PregoFIT wants to encourage all Moms to workout after delivering their baby (or babies). Not only will you feel better losing your pregnancy weight, your baby (and other family members) will greatly benefit from your healthy lifestyle, too! Some Moms choose to workout before the other members of their house wakes up. Other Moms choose to do it in their living room with their children are napping or playing in the other room. Still others prefer “Mommy & Baby” classes, in order to stay close to baby. All of these options are great…as long as you are moving your body on a regular basis, and with the aim to shed those pregnancy pounds! If you are breastfeeding, here are several tips we encourage you to keep in mind: Start slowly. To keep your milk supply up, try not to lose your pregnancy weight too quickly. By omitting a (read more…)
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