By: María Torres Rivas, Psychologist at Le Fit Mom. No one tells you what happens when a new mom arrives home with her baby, what she will find or what she will feel. Motherhood is a profound change, mothers can feel disoriented, with very intense and contradictory feelings. During this time, they may feel overwhelmed […]
Pregnancy transforms your life in every possible way. Aside from the obvious addition to your family, your mind and body also go through a complete makeover during this time. And while these changes are entirely normal and expected, it’s only natural to wonder if there is something you can do about the less attractive ones. […]
During pregnancy our body changes a lot. Some changes are really obvious but others are not like the ones that occur to the pelvic floor muscles. Below is a summary of all the things you should know to understand how does pregnancy affect your pelvic floor. From Le Fit Mom, we want to pay special […]
When the first trimester ends, you should stop lying straight in your back. Why? This is because as the baby grows, lying on your back will put a strain on your heart, thus cutting off the oxygen supply to both your unborn baby and other parts of the body. Hence, if you have remained an […]
Gaining extra pounds and then not being able to fit in your old clothes is a problem that every pregnant woman faces. Are you sad because you cannot wear your favorite gown now? Your favorite jeans fit anymore? Things can get messy when you’re expecting. But you need to stay calm and redo your wardrobe. […]
The raging hormones and fear of the unknown can make the whole pregnancy experience overwhelming yet scary. From the idea of new life in making inside of you to the heavy bodily changes, a woman has to deal with a lot both during and after pregnancy. Today, most women aim at staying fit and active […]
Best Exercises to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Giving birth to a new soul is no less of a miracle, a miracle that changes you entirely as a woman, as a human in general. Not only does pregnancy changes the way you think or feel, but alters your physical appearance altogether. Well, previously if you were […]
Top 10 Best Exercises During pregnancy Even today, most ladies, moms-to-be take pregnancy as an opportunity to eat whatever comes their way and making it an excuse to do nothing around the house. What these women fail to understand is eating “extra” and becoming inactive will only lead to complications and a pregnancy filled with […]
Stages of Pregnancy A normal pregnancy lasts over 40 weeks. But most women are known to feel contractions and go into labor at 38+ weeks, that too if the pregnancy is smooth and free from complications. To deliver a healthy baby, the mother-to-be needs to adopt a lifestyle that is healthy and active. Well, active […]