Hey there! In this week's newsletter, I’m breaking down the difference between hip rotation and pelvic rotation, and why both matter for pelvic stability, birth preparation, and labor itself. You’ve probably seen a lot of content lately talking about how hip internal rotation is the missing piece in training. And they’re right! Hip rotation is incredibly important. But what often gets missed is that we also need pelvic rotation. Hip rotation relates to how the femur moves in the pelvis. These...
3 days ago • 5 min read
Hey there! This week’s newsletter is breaking down the difference between hip rotation and pelvic rotation. Both are important for your pelvic floor health and hip function, but pelvic rotation is typically overlooked. So, let’s break it down. What’s the difference between hip and pelvic rotation?? Hip rotation includes internal rotation and external rotation. You’ve probably seen a lot of social media posts promoting how beneficial hip internal rotation (IR) is with a lot of great exercises...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Hey there! We are heading to Brooklyn, NYC on June 6th for our in-person Pelvic Mechanics for Professionals Workshop! The workshop has now been approved for 5.5 nursing continuing education hours! If you are a perinatal professional, this is an opportunity to earn continuing education while building a deeper understanding of how to actually support labor progress. We have had midwives, doulas, fitness trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, and even expecting parents join the...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hey there! In this week’s newsletter, we’re breaking down back pelvic pain and how it can show up differently on the right versus the left side. SI joint pain was something I struggled with during my first pregnancy. When I brought it up to my provider, I was told it was just a normal part of pregnancy and that the only solution was to give birth, which at five months pregnant felt pretty discouraging. This is not a knock on providers, because this is still the general understanding. Most...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey there! In this week’s newsletter, Roxanne and I are sharing our journey to becoming birth workers. In our recent podcast episodes, we break down how to become a doula (and how I got started), and Roxanne shares her path to becoming a certified nurse midwife, along with other routes into midwifery. One of the most common questions we get is:“Should I have a doula or a midwife at my birth?” So, let’s start with clarity on what each role actually is: a doula and a midwife are not...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
Hey there! We only have TWO spots left for our Pelvic Mechanics Workshop in Seattle, WA on May 1! May 2 is already sold out. We opened a second day due to demand, and now this one is almost gone too. If you’re in the Pacific Northwest, this is your chance to join us. We won’t be back on the west coast until November 7 for our Los Angeles workshop. In this workshop, you can earn ICEA credit hours with the option to add nursing credit hours. $349.00 Pelvic Mechanics for Birth Workers & Movement...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey there! In this week’s newsletter, we are breaking down leaking with exercise and how to actually overcome it. Leaking pee with running, jumping, sneezing, or lifting is often labeled as a normal part of motherhood. Something you just have to deal with after having kids. While it is common, it is NOT something you have to accept. There is a lot we can do to prevent it, improve it, and in many cases, completely stop it. If you want the full deep dive, you can read our full blog here. But...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hey there! Our new Beyond Postpartum Strength training cycle starts Monday, and we added a few new options to support how you want to train right now. This next cycle is six weeks of strength with a power focus. You will still be building strength, but with more dynamic work that translates really well to things like running, jumping, and overall athletic movement. A lot of our athletes have shared they are lifting heavier now than they were before kids, which has been really exciting to see....
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey there! Last week on the MamasteFit Instagram, we shared a ton of tips on pushing from our experience as a doula and midwife team. There is so much nuance to pushing, and there is no one “right” way to approach it. Let’s break down some of the most common recommendations for pushing, and why they may or may not be the best approach for you or your clients. 1) Is KICO (Knees In, Ankles Out with Internal Rotation) the BEST pushing position? The best pushing position is the one you choose....
about 2 months ago • 5 min read