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Moving through Prenatal Anxiety in Uncertain Times

Kate Jesuele — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:10:09 +0000

This is about the most personal I’ve ever been with you, my fellow BodyWiseMama. But, as we say, the times they are a-changing.

I’ve never once taken a viable, healthy pregnancy for granted. My husband and I navigated a 4+ year road of family planning paved with infertility, disappointments, disagreements and frustrations. On one hand, I believe that this is a moot point now: I am positively pregnant and we’ve come through a lot of the challenging times feeling stronger as partners. Blessed be. But, on the other hand, I find myself facing prenatal anxiety in the here and now that brings that past into the present. And, in my experience, this anxiety manifests in deep and subtle ways that no one would ever notice on the surface.

For example, every time I pee (which is very often during pregnancy!), I take a deep breath and pray that nothing but urine comes out. I check the toilet and the toilet paper for spotting or bleeding. Every time. It’s a work in progress to untangle myself from this obsessive-compulsive response to the fear of miscarriage. These types of behaviors provide an instant yet false sense of control and power over the fear as well as instant gratification that all is well right now, so they are especially tricky to undo. My awareness of the entanglement is there, and that is a solid baby step (pun intended?).

Then there is the almost daily and often unpredictable onset of baby bump growing pains that trigger hypervigilance. And, sometimes, it’s the lack of aches and pains that can bring it on. Then I wonder, is this pregnancy real? During my last check-up, the midwife reassured me that, at this point of gestation, any physical discomfort or pain (or lack thereof for that matter) I feel are on me and not the baby. I guess this pregnancy is a sort of basic training for motherhood! Her point was this: our little one is very protected, safe and secure deep inside many layers of phenomenally resilient tissue. The baby’s womb room is tethered by my round ligaments, armored by my abdominal muscles and held by my pelvis. As our growing baby, well, grows, my body naturally follows. Then, all those musculoskeletal structures evolve and shift – automatically adapting – causing me to feel all that physical expansion. I get it, intellectually. As my husband and I jokingly say in Valley Girl voice when an uncomfortable growing pain pops up: I’m like reeeaaallly pregnant!

Psychologically and emotionally, though, those pangs of pain sometimes ping my amygdala to open and flood my body with anxiety and vigilance because of old stories and old wounds. They include my mom’s battle with breast cancer that started when I was 4 and unconsciously absorbing her (and probably my dad’s) greatest fears at that time of not being here for her children. These stories don’t always go back that far, though. While TTC, my husband and I chose a path that involved an obscene number of diagnostics. Our bodies were microscopically evaluated for possible root causes of infertility. I happen to have autoimmune conditions that I’ve been functioning optimally with through lifestyle (i.e. diet and exercise). Lab work will sometimes detect an abnormal range in my blood counts. This happened a couple of times on our journey to conceiving, with medical professionals “flagging” me for follow-ups with other doctors. At one point, I ended up with a hematologist to evaluate my test results and, when I arrived, I was handed a pamphlet on coping with a cancer diagnosis. Seriously!? But, anyway, the hematologist (who is a 40+ year practicing physician with a very reputable history of treating blood disorders and cancer) reassured me that I’ll continue to function as a perfectly healthy mama even with my funky blood counts. He told me that my “abnormal results” weren’t that “interesting” to him. Believe me, I wasn’t offended. But, the bottom line is this: I’ve had some scares on the journey to pregnancy that something has gone terribly wrong.

Prenatal Anxiety meets Coronavirus

With the current global public health crisis of Coronavirus, I’ve become increasingly aware of how the necessity of social distancing layered with a heightened vigilance of protecting ourselves and each other has begun to amplify my experience of prenatal anxiety. It’s a silver lining that I’ve remained busy, motivated and productive with the business side of life. In fact, I feel even more committed than ever to delivering my services in a conveniently virtual and more affordable way to a diverse community of women on the path of motherhood. Operating a virtual fitness studio also allows me to preserve my physical energy for a healthy pregnancy. I do rely on keeping my finger on the pulse of live and in-person classes and workshops, though. That’s a crucial component to my continuing development as a prenatal/postpartum fitness expert as well as my personal well-being. I’m someone who needs a 50-50 balance of public time/socializing/extroversion and private time/solitude/introversion in order to feel balanced in mind, body and spirit. I’m also conditioned to, and thrive on, a big dose of vigorous exercise almost every day to feel grounded, centered, empowered. And, I’ve been quite frankly spoiled by the privilege of having freedom and resources at my disposal to feel fully in charge of getting what I need when I need it. Even so, I believe that embodying the power to be in charge of how we respond to changes within and around us (not the same as being in control of those changes) is a big contributor to each and every person’s well-being.

How about you? What do you need or seek out on a regular basis to feel in charge of yourself and your well-being? What specifically have you noticed is a struggle, frustration or hurdle to feeling empowered to respond to these changing and trying times?

I want to share a few things that have helped me cope with amplified prenatal anxiety and sustain my well-being during these uncertain times with the intention of offering empathetic support to you if this resonates with you, mama.

Starting the day with grounding practices. I don’t have one that I always use because every day calls for a fresh perspective and approach, IMHO. Here are some things I’ve done this past week before getting into the work responsibilities of the day:

- Go for a run/jog/brisk walk outside (I find this to be most beneficial without headphones/music in order to tune into my breathing and the quiet sounds of morning in nature)
- Guided meditation (like this beautiful 11 minutes, guided by my best friend and wise one)
- Open windows around the house and begin burning sage or incense (sierra cedarwood is what I’ve been opting for to promote stability, grounding and strength). Then I stand firmly in the center of the first floor of my house with my arms open with the intention of receiving all that is needed.
- Spend a little extra time in bed with my husband with our hands placed over my womb, and talk or sing to the baby.

Moving my body through a workout every day. I’ve been alternating indoor and outdoor workouts. Indoors, it’s strength training on my own or taking a BodyWiseMama class. Outdoors, it’s usually an hour’s worth of cardio intervals: running/jogging/walking. The intentions of these workouts are a lift in mood and vitality, anxiety reduction, “sweating it out” and feeling the satisfaction of my muscles being pumped up.
Eating small meals/snacks throughout the day versus big meals. As my pregnancy progresses, I’m finding that I feel uncomfortably full with less than the usual portion size when I’ve eaten “3 square meals.” The adjustment to 6 or 7 small meals/snacks throughout the day (approximately every 2 hours) helps me feel balanced and lighter in body and mind. An example of a small meal is what I ate for breakfast this morning: 1 slice toasted Paleo Bread topped with ¼ avocado + 1 tbsp. miso kimchi with a side of “almond butter protein” (my own concoction of ½ scoop Vega brand protein + unsweetened macadamia nut milk [enough to make a smooth pudding texture] + 1 tbsp. almond butter. Total calories: ~250. As with all nutrition advice that involves calories, please note: your personal caloric intake during pregnancy will be different than mine based on several factors. Always consult with an RD or your prenatal care providers for individualized guidance.
Connecting with friends, family and community (at a socially responsible distance right now). This has taken on so many surprising forms beyond Zoom, FaceTime and Skype. Being outside (again, at a socially responsible distance) with my neighbors and community members, giving nods of acknowledgment that “we’re in this together,” and witnessing families spending quality time together in the fresh air more than usual has been really uplifting and reassuring. I delivered a hand-written note to my next door neighbor, who’s an older adult with preexisting health conditions and living alone, to offer to pick up and drop off anything he might need. That simple, 5-minute act did wonders for my reducing anxiety by reminding me of my own personal well-being. I’m thinking of doing it again for some other neighbors who might be even more isolated from the outside world than I am.
Using my established virtual platform and mission-driven business to be of even more service to my BodyWiseMamas. Second to moving my body every day, helping empower, being of service to and a connector for a diverse community of mothers are my antidotes to anxiety, depression and loneliness. This includes the continuity of local weekly classes via Zoom (potentially reaching so many more students outside of Philly and South Jersey as well!), discounted memberships, virtual one-on-one personal training/health coaching sessions, and sharing my time and expertise for free as much as possible.

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In strength + solidarity,

Kate

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Gearing up for Every Stage of Pregnancy: part 2 {prenatal wellness}

Kate Jesuele — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:30:31 +0000

This second installation of the BodyWiseMama guide to gearing up for feeling your best at every stage of pregnancy covers “prenatal wellness” – trimesters 1, 2 and 3.

All the products, services and practices below are not intended to be one-size-fits-all prescriptions. They are, however, the most frequently recommended by real deal experts in their respective fields – from Western to Eastern Medicine, exercise to essential oils, and whole foods to homeopathy. The following guide includes five areas of self-care:

Strength + Stamina

Nutrition + Energy

Bodywork + Relaxation

Acupuncture + Restoration

Essential Oils + Energetic Elevation

STRENGTH + STAMINA

Source: Kate Jesuele, MA, CPT, R-DMT, Certified Pre/Postnatal Health + Fitness Coach

Email: kate@bodywisemama.com / Social: @bodywisemama

“After the experience of TTC (or naturally conceiving by surprise!), pregnancy is a transition to even more transformation for body, mind and spirit; a lot of expected and unexpected changes occur in those 9 months. I often encourage my clients and students to treat their prenatal workouts the same as an athlete who’s exercising for peak physical and mental performance. Eat, sleep and train like an athlete because you are moving towards an athletic event like no other – the most literal labor or love, strength, wisdom and courage!

Now, I would be remiss if I did not share the current ACOG guidelines for safely exercising during pregnancy. But, to be honest, the information that most of the women I’ve worked with have received before stepping into the studio with me are vague and general to a fault. For many first-time expectant mamas, what seems to be needed the most is validation and empowerment to trust their own sense of safety, stability, strength and stamina while working out. Of course, there are certain medically diagnosed conditions that are accompanied by strict instructions from a physician or physical therapist that must be weighed in the equation of “right action” for each individual. With all the above in mind, this total body prenatal workout was designed with all fitness levels, common pregnancy-related conditions and all trimesters in mind. It hits all the sweet spots for what I consider a perfect prenatal workout: slow, steady, stable, stress-relieving and safe that will leave you feeling sweaty and strong today and satisfyingly sore tomorrow. Sorry I’m not sorry: I really love alliteration!

The question I’m asked the most is, “when should I stop doing ab work?” Never! Sounds crazy, right? Here’s my rationale: the abs along with the rest of your core muscles don’t disappear or stop being used while you’re pregnant. To the contrary, they are working their hardest to stay intact and strong to “make room for the womb.” The question I recommend you ask your physician, physical therapist, certified personal trainer, yoga teacher, Pilates instructor AND yourself is: “how can I support my core while I’m moving and grooving through my day, practice or workout?” Click HERE for my humble yet expert opinion about targeting your abs during pregnancy.

Finally, if you are experiencing pelvic pain or strain associated with hypermobility (i.e. joints that easily move beyond the normal range expected or as I like to call “loosey goosey”), especially in the 3^rd trimester, the use of a band or belt under the bump might be a saving grace. Here’s a brand of bump support that I believe in. As you exercise throughout your pregnancy, it’s important to keep in mind that relaxin (a hormone that, among many things, prepares your body for the birth process by causing a softening and lengthening of the cervix and the pubic symphysis) tends to peak a few times throughout pregnancy: right after ovulation, through the first trimester, and then again towards the end of the 3rd trimester. My recommendation during these phases, when relaxin levels may surge, is to keep your prenatal workouts even more stable, low impact and relatively slow-paced so that you can focus on pelvic alignment and support.

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NUTRITION + ENERGY

Source: Beth Auguste, MS, RD, CSOWM, Founder, Be Well with Beth

Contact: Beth@BeWellwithBeth.com / Social: @bewellwithbeth

Disclaimer: this is not a comprehensive nutrition guide for pregnancy. This book is highly recommended to have on the shelf for reference as you go. And here’s another great resource to have on hand.

FIRST TRIMESTER

The first trimester tends to be a time when we “know we should” eat tons of fruit and vegetables, complex carbs, healthy proteins and fats — but all we can stomach are carbs, carbs and more carbs. As a dietitian I want to tell you that it is OK if you can’t manage to eat a perfectly balanced diet in this beginning period of pregnancy. Here are some tips to get through [some of the most common experiences that can challenge your nutritional well-being]:

Nausea/Vomiting: Vitamin B6 and Ginger

Food sources of Vitamin B6: tuna (chunk lite is lowest in mercury; one serving per week is OK), turkey, potatoes, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, fortified cereals. If reading this food list made your stomach turn, then I advise talking with your doctor about taking a B6 supplement of 50mg at two different times in a day. Try grating ginger root over your meals, asking for some pickled ginger at your local sushi joint, drinking ginger kombucha or ginger tea. If you just can’t stand the taste of ginger, you can try this. If you are experiencing vomiting after eating, try separating your liquid and solid intake.

Fatigue: H20 and Small/Frequent Meals

During the first trimester your body is building an organ (a placenta). This takes ENERGY! The blood flow and volume in your body must increase so that your body can do its job of building that organ. Aim for an extra 25 ounces of water each day to help maintain the work. Even with the healthiest of diets you may feel fatigued. [The good news is that this is probably the best time to allow all the carb cravings because] simple carbs will give you quick energy. Keep things like crackers on hand to nibble on throughout the day. Try to squeeze in some protein when you can stomach it.

GERD

Do not lay down within 45 minutes of eating a meal. If you do lay down, prop yourself up on some pillows. Avoid chewing gum or drinking out of straws.

In general: if you’re worried about nutrition intake, a high quality prenatal supplements can put your mind at ease. Ask your doctor for a prenatal vitamin prescription that includes omega-3 fatty acids and methylated folate.

SECOND TRIMESTER

This is the time when your energy may return and be at its peak. Aim for at least 5 cups of fruit and vegetables per day. Try to meet these micronutrient goals with food:

Omega-3 for baby’s brain development: 300mg EPA/DHA per day

Food Sources include fish, fish oils, walnuts, seafoods, egg yolk (free range), grass fed beef, some prenatal vitamins, brussels sprouts, broccoli.

Limit Mercury: no more than 6 ounces albacore tuna (“white tuna”) per week. In general, it is good to have fish in moderation during pregnancy. Read more about mercury here.

Iron: Increase daily intake by 50%

Food Sources include beef, bison, wild salmon, clams, and beans.

Folate Fortification

Food Sources: You’ll absorb more of the folate from fortified cereals than from other sources.

Calcium: 2-3 servings/day

Food Sources include broccoli, dried beans, some fortified products like juice, breakfast cereal and bread.

THIRD TRIMESTER

During this trimester you may feel just peachy, or you may be feeling swollen and the return of GERD symptoms. If you are experiencing swelling, it is normal. This does not mean that you need to cut back on salt. In fact, the recommendation during pregnancy is to eat salt to taste. See the First Trimester section above for my recommendations to alleviate reflux.

The third trimester is a great time to plan for your early postpartum days. Here are some ideas that work in ‘real life’:

Plant filled water bottles around the house because you’ll be surprised how many places you will get ‘stuck’ under your baby. Try to have water within arm’s reach at all times. Do the same thing with convenient 100 calorie portions of nuts, dried fruit or other non-perishable snacks.

Make or buy some frozen crock pot meals. Set yourself up with containers filled with ready-to-go ingredients or order prefilled containers from here.

Buy frozen vegetables that you enjoy eating. You can heat and eat these on the side with all the lasagna that your friends and family bring you!

ACUPUNCTURE + HOLISTIC HEALING

Source: Caroline Grace Ashurst, M.Ac., Dipl.Ac., Founder of Restorative Harmony Acupuncture

Email: restorativeharmony@gmail.com / Social: @restorativeharmony

“Being an Acupuncturist and advocate of the Chinese medicine approach, I believe the prenatal period of your journey to mama-hood should be all about nourishing yourself and preparing yourself for your birth and postpartum period. One thing we talk about in Chinese medicine is that our pregnancy should be filled with as much beauty and joy as possible.

Sometimes, it’s impossible to curate that given unforeseen circumstances, but to whatever our ability is, we can make that an intention and keep it in our mind. What that means is: “Watch What You “Eat.” I don’t mean that in terms of what you’re actually literally eating, but I mean it in the nuance of “Everything you’re ‘Taking In’”: what are you watching on netflix? Is it positive, uplifting, and joyful or scary and unsettling? What are you reading? What kinds of energy are you surrounding yourself with? What are you allowing others to say that you are ‘digesting’? Creating the most joyful and beauty-filled environment as possible for you and your baby inside you is incredibly healthy for your body, mind, and spirit.

Side note: I say all of this with a grain of salt because not everyone has this privilege, unfortunately. And I am very adamant about womxn not feeling guilty about not being able to be perfect parents-starting from Day 1! Just to have the awareness about this is everything. I want to also remind you that you are doing an incredible job, and please do not let anyone out there make you feel like you are not. People can say the damndest things to womxn when they are pregnant and/or parenting. It is common for womxn to have depression and anxiety during pregnancy and, if that’s you, don’t let anyone make you feel guilty that you literally are incapable of ‘creating beauty and joy’ in your pregnancy! You are doing the best you can. This is my one caveat to my above recommendation.

My second recommendation is to get Acupuncture regularly, of course! Acupuncture during pregnancy can help with so many ailments, and because it’s safe it is a really great option for womxn. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy (an adjunctive modality in our practice) can actually flip breech babies! It’s a very well-known therapy for this presentation of the fetus, and I treat it often in my clinic with great results. Acupuncture also treats all kinds of other pregnancy-related ailments. Some of them I regularly see in practice are: morning sickness, pregnancy sinusitis, pregnancy sciatica, muscle aches and pains, anxiety, reflux and other digestive issues, sleep issues, etc. Acupuncture is a safe, effective way to support a lot of health issues when pharmaceutical use isn’t ideal.

For women who had a hard time trying to conceive, oftentimes they need the extra mental and emotional support that acupuncture can provide them. For a history of miscarriage, acupuncture can support healthy development and supporting full term pregnancy. For women with a history of anxiety and depression, it can work wonders. Since I work with alot of women hormonally, I often see alot of this in my practice, and love treating it. With so many healthy benefits, it’s really a great option for your overall wellness care during the prenatal period. You can come see us if you live in Philadelphia or you can find someone local to you who specializes in women’s health.

The last recommendation I offer all womxn who are with me during the prenatal phase is to start regularly seeing a chiropractor, and specifically one who practices The Webster Technique, a special chiropractic technique that helps women have better birthing outcomes because of it’s effect on the sacrum’s alignment. A Philadelphia chiropractor, Dr. Justin Ohm, practices this technique and his family actually created the curriculum around teaching this approach to other chiropractors all over the country. I saw Justin during my pregnancy, and I recommend every woman do as well as part of her prenatal care.”

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YOGA + BODYWORK

Source: Carrie Sarlo-Randazzi, RYT, LMT, Founder of HoliMomma

Email: carrie@holimomma.com / Social: @holimomma_nj

“Finding a massage therapist that specializes in prenatal care is essential. Therapeutic massage has many benefits, especially during pregnancy. This is an amazing and beautiful time in a woman’s life but most pregnant women feel periods of physical discomfort and emotional stress. Prenatal massage offers many benefits such as: reduction in muscle tension and back pain, fatigue and anxiety; headache relief; circulation and digestion improvement; lessening of pain in the hip and pelvic areas; postural and hormonal balance; and overall relaxation and well-being for the momma-to-be.”

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ESSENTIAL OILS + ENERGETIC ELEVATION

Source: Paige Chapman, Founder of Mama’s Wellness Joint

Contact: paige@mamaswellnessjoint.com / Social: @paigelc

Peppermint: Amazing for nausea, heartburn, and acid reflux. DoTerra makes a “beadlette” version that you can pop in your mouth like a mint and we can’t keep them in stock at Mama’s Wellness Joint. (Ginger is also great and can be rubbed behind the ears. The two together work wonders!)
Lavender and the Serenity blend: Great for insomnia
All the citrus oils (Lemon, Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Wild Orange): For exhaustion and mood lifters if feeling down – also great combined with peppermint
Deep Blue muscle rub for a all aches and pains
Cyprus oil for cramping (massage into the area; can be added to body oil or cream)

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How to Work Out while Trying to Conceive

Kate Jesuele — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:26:49 +0000

If you’ve been a regular gym goer, fitness class taker or have no contraindications to beginning an exercise program when trying to conceive (TTC), there isn’t much to change drastically about the way you work out at this preconception stage. I repeat: there isn’t much to change drastically about the way you work out when actively trying to conceive. Exceptions to this suggestion may include those of you who are currently being treated for high risk factors, have a history of multiple early term miscarriages or undergoing fertility treatments and procedures that manipulate your hormones for a very exact time of mildly invasive procedures (e.g. egg retrieval, embryo transfer, IUI, etc). It’s also imperative to heed your doctor’s personal recommendations versus general recommendations. For all of us, though, the preconception stage is a great time to explore self-care practices that you’ll want to take with you into the first trimester (and beyond).

Trying to conceive (TTC) is a process that puts us in touch with the soft and subtle voice of intuition that informs us of what’s happening in the body. Our bodies hold wisdom about the complex human experience: from the most primal needs (e.g. food, water, fight, flee, sleep, sex, etc.) to those of the psychosocial kind (e.g. stimulation, relaxation, collaboration, exploration, creation, introspection, etc.). Sometimes, the lines of our internal signals of what we need and the external suggestions of what we see or hear (think scrolling through Instagram) get crossed. A feeling of confusion and indecision is usually a side effect of overstimulation (i.e. too much literal or figurative “noise”) or overwhelm (i.e. too much information being “downloaded” by your brain at once). Sound familiar? I hear you. Simply closing your eyes, putting your feet on the ground or sitting in a comfortable position and taking 5-10 deep diaphragmatic breaths can be just what the proverbial doctor ordered to clear the mental clutter and hear what your body is trying to communicate to you. It’s entirely up to you at that point to heed the body’s call for food, rest, exercise, etc. Whatever you choose, it’s your choice. Own it and learn from it.

On a personal note, when I was recently uterus-deep (!) in the process of TTC, I somewhat reluctantly modified my workout routine (e.g. high hill walking versus running, lifting slightly lighter loads, not breaking too much of a sweat, etc.). But I also occasionally dropped into Prenatal Yoga classes as a way of embodying the energy of pregnancy and connect to my womb. It wasn’t a magical baby-making trick or conception hack but it would uplift me with high-vibration hope and faith in the process. No second thoughts about it; it felt like the most aligned choice at the time and that is how I chose to go through my experience.

How have you been changing up your fitness routine in preparation for pregnancy? Please share your thoughts with the BodyWiseMama community on FB or in the comments below. Let’s start a conversation about it!

Need some help getting started? Here are my TOP THREE guidelines for preconception and first trimester workouts:

Strengthen & Lengthen (i.e. eccentric strength exercises: a slow and controlled 4-5 seconds on the lowering phase and 2-3 seconds on the lifting phase OR incorporate an easy-to-moderate yoga class 1-2 times per week, avoiding Bikram or Hot Vinyasa)
Stabilize the Hips/Core (i.e. block squeeze planks, bridges, neutral spine ab exercises, chair pose squats, etc.)
Interval Training (30-60 seconds of hard work followed by 30-60 seconds active recovery – can be applied to strength or low impact cardio training)

And finally: listen, mama, I understand the desire to instantly cut through the fear and uncertainty – to just get the “do this, not that” / “eat this, not that” kind of fitness and nutrition advice. And so, if that’s where you’re at, I understand. Look no further and meet me right now in the BodyWiseMama virtual studio for a prenatal workout that will help connect you to your womb – your potential pregnancy – and leave you feeling clearer, calmer and more confident to stay on your path to motherhood. Sending you positive vibes!

This post is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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