The Motherhood- The Blog

Today, we are pleased to feature Amanda Perry, a 31 year old nutrition and fitness fanatic and mom to a beautiful baby boy born on June 4, 2011. On her blog, Sistas of Strength, she provides nutrition and fitness advice, including recommended workouts and recipes.

Additionally, she shares tips for staying fit during pregnancy and getting fit after having a baby (banishing the baby bulge). She is currently training for the...

Today we have to honor of presenting Alissa Carpio, a fitness expert and mom-to-be.  She has ben a certified personal trainer since 2002, focusing on competitive athletes and corrective exercise.  She holds a BS in Sport Management with an emphasis in Fitness and Wellness.  Alissa is an elite amateur fitness competitor and has completed several 10-mile runs.  She’s a mother of a 2-year old and is expecting her second child in August 2012...

We found this amazing article written by Rita Rubin on the USA Today website (click here to see the full article).  Read on to hear Carrie’s story and consider whether “extreme” sports are good for pregnancy, or an unnecessary risk…

When Carrie Cooper realized she could still go rock-climbing while pregnant, even she was surprised...

Below is a piece from one of our favorite blogs, Babble.com.  We saw a similar piece on TheStir.com  just days ago.  It is a hot topic – is pregnancy a disability?  Sure, we know some pregnancies result in significant complications, and those may easily qualify.  But does each and every pregnant woman need legal protection and “disabled” status?  Read on and share you comments below…

TIs the season, and while coughs and colds are not exactly fitness related, they definitely have an impact on your inclination to get out there and exercise!  And of course, many women worry about the potential harms from taking medicines during pregnancy.  We came across this article on emaxhealth.com written by Kathleen Blanchard, RN, that speaks on this very subject.  Be sure to check out the last section...

Today, we are pleased to feature guest blogger Laura Peifer, who completed her very first full marathon a year after her daughter was born!  Laura is a social worker (MSW) turned stay-at-home mom, and has been running for 11 years, including several 10k’s and half marathons.  She is passionate about running, nutrition for the whole family, and natural parenting.  You can learn more on her blog...

Traveling for the holidays?  Wondering if you can fly?  We found this article by Jenn Davis in the Baltimore Sun, and thought we’d share it with our readers. 

Who wants to deliver a baby on an airplane?

Answer: No one. Not the mother-to-be and not the flight attendants, pilots or passengers.

That’s why most airlines have fairly strict requirements for women who travel near the end of their pregnancies...

We are always glad to feature Hollie Reina – you’ve met her here many times before.  Thanks for continuing to keep us up to date, Hollie! Your beautiful poem brought a few tears to our eyes…

Today we are excited to feature a new guest blogger, April (AKA Mama on a Green Mission), writing about living green.  She is the mother of two boys and a baby girl due in February 2012. She’s married to a teacher and she works full time herself. She loves shopping and going to festivals and family events. She has huge interest in eco-friendly, organic and green living. In her spare time she loves blogging and doing product reviews and giveaways. You can find more of her writing and reviews at...

Katie from www.katierunsthis.com is back to share her thoughts on pregnancy “support”, if you know what we mean.  Katie is a runner (on a brief hiatus, now a yogi!), blogger, and  soon-to-be new mom!  She’s an engineer, so you know she’s got smarts.  Here’s her journey in bounce wear…

Once again, we have the honor of featuring guest blogger Hollie Reina, a full time stay-at-home mom of two boys who  is pregnant with her third. She is also a professional freelance writer for www.trails.com and www.glendora.patch.com. Hollie is a two-time marathoner, a minimalist running fanatic and a former hiking and mountain biking guide in southern Utah. She is dedicated to sharing her true thoughts and stories as she navigates this pregnancy while trying to stay fit both mentally and physically...

We were intrigued by this recent post on the “celebrity babies” section of People.com (written by Anya Leon).  Sounds as if Hilary is being advised to avoid impact, stretching, and core work.  Does this jive with your own experience or the professional advice you’ve gotten?..

We love to find inspiring and educational tips in national magazines like Fit Pregnancy!  Read on for advice from Julie Tupler, author of Maternal Fitness: Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy, an Easier Labor, and a Quick Recovery.  Sounds like the perfect triad to us!..

We found this article on www.triathlon.competitor.com, and excerpted some of the sections for your enjoyment below.  Written by Jennifer Purdie, it is full of information for triathletes who want to keep training (safely) through their pregnancies.  While every woman and every pregnancy is different, and this post is not intended to substitute as medical advice, it is fun to hear former professional triathlete and expectant mom Nicole DeBoom offer her perspective on preconception and pregnancy fitness...

Today we have the pleasure of another post by our guest blogger Hollie Reina.  You’ve already met her here, discussing how she discovered she was pregnant from tuning into her body while running.  Below, she shares her fitness philosophy, shaped by her experiences over three pregnancies…

You’ve gotten to know our featured guest blogger, Katie Key of KatieRunsThis.com. Here, she shares her review of this classic book…

Today, we are honored to introduce another wonderful guest, Megan Ake, a 27 year old English teacher, avid runner, and completely gorgeous blogger and mom-to-be!  Read on as Megan shares her approach to running, now that she has an extra passenger along for the ride…

Today we introduce expert Celeste Goodson, the owner of  MomBod Fitness and developer of the ReCORE program.  Celeste  has a B.S. in Fitness and Wellness Management and is certified through ACE as an Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist. Celeste has a passion for women’s  fitness, is a mom of 3 herself, and is a Boston Marathon qualifier.  She explains the physical effects of pregnancy on the core, and offers suggestions for preventing strength loss during pregnancy and regaining it postpartum…

You’ve already met Dawn Weinberger, a runner, writer, and avid subscriber to the principles of Paleo nutrition.  Today, she shares her strategies for dealing with a painful injury that kept her from her usual routine…

You’ve already met Jen, a health writer, runner, blogger, and (finally!) mom-to-be.  You’ve seen her here on our blog, and perhaps on her own site, This Runners Trials.  She’s giving us an update, some super cute pics, and her rules for the road…