Author Archive | Kate Johnson

Care for Moms :: The 3 Things I wish I would have Known Leading up to “Birth Day”

By Kate Johnson on February 15, 2020 in Mom, Pregnancy

The countdown is on for you to meet your baby! The last twelve(ish) weeks of pregnancy can both feel like an eternity and that all of a sudden there isn’t enough time to prepare. I remember being hyper focused on what things I needed for my babies - did I have the right diapers, how [...]

The Struggle of Hard Parenting Choices: What Would You Do?

Making Those Tough Parenting Calls: What Would YOU Do?

By Kate Johnson on October 18, 2019 in Parenthood

Originally this month's blog was going to be on navigating fitness in the 3rd trimester but fellow moms…I am struggling with some things and I’d love to know what you would do! I think too often we as moms are expected to have or know all the answers in regards on how to help our [...]

The 2nd Trimester: Navigating Fitness During Pregnancy Series

By Kate Johnson on September 13, 2019 in Health and Fitness

The 2nd trimester! Often known as the most enjoyable and when everything starts to get really REAL! By weeks 13/14 many symptoms like fatigue and nausea have subsided with many women reporting that they have a newfound feeling of energy! (Not all women experience this and it’s ok—pregnancy is not one size fits all and [...]

Diastasis Recti Awareness: 3 Things You Need to Know

By Kate Johnson on July 18, 2019 in Awareness, Health and Fitness, Mental Health and Self Care, Mom, Pregnancy

The word and condition known as diastasic recti (DR) has been spreading like wildfire on social media platforms, mom groups and fitness communities. Often referred to as “mommy tummy,” this condition has many of us focused on the size of the gaps between our rectus muscles and also leaving us afraid to perform, for example, [...]

The 1st Trimester: Navigating Fitness During Pregnancy Series

By Kate Johnson on June 28, 2019 in Health and Fitness, Mental Health and Self Care, Parenthood, Pregnancy

We’re Pregnant! Ok, I’m not pregnant, but maybe you are! When I think back to the week before I found out, I now realize my body was telling me things were changing. I immediately felt winded during workouts that were manageable and overcome with emotion (aka tears) when I couldn't do something! While I am [...]

Pelvic Pain Awareness: Help and Hope is Out There!

By Kate Johnson on May 30, 2019 in Health and Fitness, Mom, Pregnancy

You may not know this but May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month! We often accept that we must deal with symptoms such as painful sex, ongoing pelvic/hip pain while walking or sitting, or even trouble using the bathroom chalking it up to a part of motherhood. We need to bring awareness to this issue as [...]

Scars of Bravery: C-Section Awareness Month

By Kate Johnson on April 23, 2019 in Awareness, Mom, Pregnancy

1 in 3 births in the United States is a C-section. I did not think I would be one of those 1 in 3. Five years ago I had drafted up not one but two perfect birth plans; electing to go natural, trusting and relishing in the fact that I was meant to do this. [...]

Pancakes and Pushups: Making Time for Fitness

By Kate Johnson on February 17, 2019 in Health and Fitness, Mom

I am legitimately sitting down for the first time in three weeks, during the daylight, eating lunch with a fork, in a house that is completely quiet. School has started back and the baby is down for a nap – it’s a midday miracle, everyone! These times don’t happen often around here and I suspect […]

Navigating Food Allergies: Toddler-Approved Dairy- and Egg-Free Banana Oatmeal Protein Bites

By Kate Johnson on January 13, 2019 in Family, Food, Health and Fitness, Mom, Parenthood

To be honest, I didn’t give much thought to food allergies with my first son. Of course I was nervous the first few times he tried new foods, especially something with peanuts because that’s what people cautioned me about. However, those fears quickly faded away and I didn’t pay much attention to allergen labels. Life […]

Your “All Clear” Postpartum Checkup and the Return to Exercise, Part 2

By Kate Johnson on November 4, 2018 in Awareness, Health and Fitness, Mom

Now that you’ve read my first post on why I think postpartum moms need more guidance and support regarding their return to exercise, you’re ready for part 2! 4 General Postpartum Considerations to Return Back to Exercise When can I start exercising, lifting, running, and jumping? These are common questions I receive and my answer […]

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