by Kate Jesuele | Sep 23, 2019 | acupuncture, essential oils, holistic health, Labor, Prenatal Fitness, prenatal workout, Preparing for Motherhood, Uncategorized, Workout, yoga
This edition of the BodyWiseMama Guide to Gearing Up is BOLD! I consider it “bold” to curate a guide for labor + birth because, across the board, delivering a baby is an amazingly variable and unpredictable experience on the path of motherhood. When all...
by Kate Jesuele | Sep 16, 2019 | acupuncture, essential oils, holistic health, Mental Health, nutrition, Pregnancy, Prenatal Fitness, Prenatal Nutrition, prenatal workout, prenatal yoga, Workout, yoga
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...
by Kate Jesuele | Sep 9, 2019 | acupuncture, fertility, holistic health, Mental Health, nutrition, Preconception, Trying to Conceive, Workout, yoga
It’s a very special edition of the BodyWiseMama Blog! I’m thrilled to publish this premier of a 4-part series in which I’ve curated expert guidance, recommendations and resources for optimal holistic fitness at every stage of pregnancy: 1) Fertility/TTC,...
by Kate Jesuele | Jul 16, 2019 | Postpartum Fitness, Preconception, Pregnancy, Prenatal Fitness, Preparing for Motherhood, Trying to Conceive, Workout
One of the most frustrating aspects of trying to conceive, carrying a pregnancy, giving birth and recovering is being told what is “expected,” “normal,” or “par for the course.” Even if we are reassured that what we’re facing or feeling along the way is “typical”...
by Kate Jesuele | Jun 24, 2019 | Labor, Pregnancy, Prenatal Fitness, Preparing for Motherhood, Workout
Labor, birth and postpartum recovery are athletic feats of strength, flexibility, stamina, endurance and resilience. Phew! That’s a lot to process right now – wherever you are in your pregnancy. Take a deep breath and relax, mama. I’ve got you covered with five...
by Kate Jesuele | Jun 15, 2019 | Core Strength, Postpartum Fitness, Preparing for Motherhood, Workout, Workout Video
When I envisioned a virtual sanctuary of strength and empowerment for women on the path of motherhood, I saw YOU, mama. I saw you logging on to your own private virtual studio – perhaps at 3 a.m. in between feedings when you’re too stressed to sleep...