Fit Mommy2B Tip 13: YTA Deltoids

Stroller Strides/Fit4Baby Exercise of the Week: YTA Deltoids-Stand on the tube with one foot and in a staggered stance. Hinge forward at the hips, tighten the abdominals and keep the spine in neutral. Start with a forward lift (Y), add a rear fly (T) and finish with a palms down posterior lift (A). This...

Flu Vaccine Facts in Pregnant Women

While preparing for the birth of you baby, some things can be forgotten. Don’t forget to get your flu shot this season. Pregnant women are considered one of the high risk populations that should be vaccinated against influenza (flu). Since you can’t take many medications during pregnancy, fight the flu...

Fit Mommy2B Tip 12: Twist V-Sit

Stroller Strides/Fit4Baby Exercise of the Week: Twisting V-Sit Using a weighted ball or simply placing hands to together in front of you, get into a seated position with feet flat on the ground and knees bent. Lean back a little to engage your core and begin rotating the arms in a figure-8 like movement...

Storing Milk for your Baby

Unraveling the mystery and conflicting information about breastmilk storage One of the most common questions that new mothers and care providers have about giving pumped breastmilk in a bottle is… “How long does it last?” This is such a great question and because everyone seems to have a different...

7 Healthy Habits During Pregnancy

There are never enough hours in the day to do all we need to do. It seems making time to eat right and exercise can become even harder when pregnant, especially in the first trimester. But if you make time for healthy habits, even if you only have a few extra minutes, you will find yourself with more...

Fit Mommy2B Tip 11: Reverse Lunges

Reverse Lunges: Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and toes pointed forward. Hold onto a chair or wall for balance. Step backwards with one leg and lower your body slowly to 90 degrees at both knees. Don’t allow your knees to cross past the plane of your toes. Push back to starting position to...

Choosing the Right Breast Pump

As you look forward to your baby’s arrival, you are probably looking at lists of essential  items to have ready.  One of the more mystifying things on your list may be a breast pump, especially if this is your first baby.  Perhaps your friend or relative has offered to give you hers or buy you one as a...

Fit Mommy2B Tip 10: Balance Reach & Raise

Stroller Strides Fit Mommy2B Tip of the Week: Balance Reach & Raise (use either a resistance band, a hand weight… or even a can of soup in each hand) Stand on the tube with one foot and hold onto the handles. “Kick-stand” the back foot behind you with most of your weight on the front...