We have news we're so excited to share. Freya Movement Studio is now partnered with Truemed, which means many of our clients may be eligible to use pre-tax HSA or FSA dollars toward their prenatal and postpartum training. Some doula services may also be eligible, depending on your doula and contract arrangement. The work you do here builds strength, supports your recovery, and helps you feel capable in your body through pregnancy and parenthood. Making that support more acces

Today, we wanted to share some information with you all about a heavier topic than we usually tackle here in our newsletters. It's a topic that we know can make a huge impact on each and every one of you. Something came up for me recently as I was speaking with a client, and it reminded me that this is very worthwhile to share and talk about in order to break down the stigma that tends to come along with it. Fortunately, in 2024, it comes as no surprise to us that postpartum

I know warming up and cooling down are two easy parts of a workout to cut short or altogether, but they are two of the most important things you can do for your body while growing a human. Warming up the body helps gradually increase the heart rate and circulate oxygen throughout the body for you and the baby so that the body isn’t shocked into going from zero to 60 in a short period of time. During pregnancy, blood volume increases and blood pressure decreases so we must be

If there's any sort of exercise that tends to get overlooked during pregnancy and postpartum, it's certainly ankle strength & stability exercises. During pregnancy, body mass and its distribution change, your center of mass shifts, and hormonal and musculoskeletal changes can affect joint mechanics. Research also shows changes in foot structure, plantar pressure, gait, and balance during pregnancy, with some changes persisting postpartum. And this is why ankle strength isn't

A pregnant woman exercises with a dumbbell and stability ball at home, focusing on maintaining health and fitness during pregnancy. One of the many changes that occurs throughout pregnancy is a decrease in stability and increase in mobility. The main contributor to this change is a hormone called relaxin that is released by the ovaries and placenta. It causes most of the muscles and ligaments around the pelvis, back and abdomen to loosen, which can lead to instability and pot

Five women perform lunges in a spacious, sunlit room lined with large windows, embracing a healthy and active lifestyle. Hip Hip Pelvic Mobility! How many of us have heard that if someone is petite or has narrow hips that vaginal delivery will be harder if not impossible? I, for one, am skeptical of anything related to pregnancy and childbirth that claims to blanket statement humans and bodies. What if we focused more on preparing our pelvis for labor and delivery? On trainin