I’ll be honest, I had a whole different post planned for today but I decided you probably need this. I know I sure do.

I don’t know about you but the past couple months have been challenging (and that’s putting it mildly, isn’t it?)

And I sometimes catch myself wondering if this whole pandemic situation would be easier if I wasn’t a mom.

Would I be less stressed?

Would it feel less hard?

Would I have more patience?

Would it feel less painful if I didn’t have to worry about trying to get work done without childcare support?

Would I just get to sit down and relax for more than 5 minutes without needing to get someone a snack, wipe a bum, or attempt to be a Pinterest-worthy Mom and make some elaborate craft out of popsicle sticks and glitter glue that they’re only going to play with for five minute anyways?

And then as soon as I think these thoughts I immediately feel guilty.

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There’s one thing I recommend every single one of my clients do.

Go see a pelvic health physiotherapist (or sometimes called a physical therapist).

If you have the option and ability to get even one appointment with a pelvic health physio, you’re going to learn so much about recovering from birth, healing and strengthening your core and pelvic floor, and getting help with any issues you might be dealing with (like leaking, prolapse, diastasis recti and more).

And you know what?

With the COVID-19 pandemic happening right now pelvic health physiotherapy has never been so accessible.

Many clinics are offering telehealth sessions where you can have a virtual session with a physio.

Now before you ask, let me make it very clear that you don’t have to get naked from the waist down and expose yourself on camera to get great physio care through telehealth sessions.

So what exactly does it look like? What should you expect from a pelvic health assessment? Who should book an appointment?

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Do you have a friend who you can talk with about sex, orgasms, pleasure and how to get more of what you actually want out of your sex life?

If you don’t, I have a friend you can borrow.

Her name is Janna Denton-Howes (I know, the similarities in our names is crazy! Still makes me laugh 😆).

And I asked her to have a chat with me about the frustration, guilt and worry that surrounds a low desire for sex.

Maybe you’re under a lot of stress right now and that’s tanking your sex drive.

Maybe you used to want sex, but since baby came you’re kinda over it.

Maybe you’ve never really been into sex, it’s always just been something on your to-do list that you’ve never really enjoyed.

Whatever the case, I can’t wait for you to check out this interview with Janna.

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The other day Avery, my four year old, had just watched over 3 hours of Netflix and she turned to me and said, “Mom can I watch one more?”

I could feel that tight, sick feeling somewhere between my stomach and chest as I said, “Sure. One more. But this will actually be the last one.”

I’m pretty sure I’d already said that twice, maybe three times already.

I just really wanted to get one last thing done and then I’d have time to play with her – at least that’s what I told myself.

Meanwhile the mom guilt began to eat me up as I struggled to remind myself that it’s okay, I’m still a “good mom”.

And I have a feeling I’m not alone.

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There are a lot of myths about postpartum exercise.

• Having a “fit pregnancy” means you will bounce back faster
• Leaking when you jump, run, sneeze, cough, laugh… is normal
• Women with prolapse can’t lift more than 10lbs
• All moms should avoid crunches, leg lifts, planks and more traditional ab exercises

But there’s one big one that towers over them all.

And by learning this one simple truth, you can avoid the biggest mistake that most new moms make when they return to exercise post-pregnancy.

This mistake can actually make it harder for you to get back into the workouts you love as soon as you’d like to.

Yes. That’s right. It’s that important.

So what’s the myth?

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You don’t need crunches or complicated ab exercises to get a strong core.

In fact, sometimes the simpler the exercise, the better.

And these simple exercises will definitely have your abs feeling the burn!

I’ve included 3 different levels so whether you’re at the beginning stage of rehabbing your core, or you’re ready for some more advanced options, these exercises will work for you.

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