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Mar 11
7 min

Why Should I See a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist?

Pelvic floor health is vital for mothers. A lot of strain is put on the pelvis after birth and pelvic floor disorders become very common.

Emily Holyoak

Mar 4
9 min

What is Matrescence?

Matrescence is the emotional, mental, physical, social, and physiological transformative process women go through as they become mothers.

I'm not depressed, why don't I enjoy motherhood?

Emily Holyoak

Feb 5
7 min

I'm not depressed, why don't I enjoy motherhood?

Many changes come with motherhood, and that includes difficult emotions. There's more to these changes than postpartum depression.

Emily Holyoak

Jan 29
7 min

What you'll need postpartum

Mothers need care after birth, including good food, gentle vaginal care, and supplies for postpartum bleeding and other physical changes.

Emily Holyoak

Jan 17
7 min

What is Pranayama?

Pranayama is the practice of breath control that can be used to ease your pregnancy and smooth your transition into motherhood.

Guest Contributor

Nov 20, 2019
7 min

How to love yourself

Self-care is an essential part of maintaining wellness and thriving as a mom – not just surviving. Here's some practical ways to start lovin

Guest Contributor

Nov 11, 2019
25 min

Words for a Miscarriage

I was pregnant. What am I now? Something more than "not pregnant," surely. What are you if there's a "non-viable" fetus inside you?

Three Kids Deep in Motherhood: How Postpartum Changes

Guest Contributor

Oct 14, 2019
5 min

Three Kids Deep in Motherhood: How Postpartum Changes

I can babyproof my house, but I can’t babyproof my other kids. I’ve gained kids, but I’ve lost control. And I’m slowly learning to live with

Nicole Hunt

Aug 15, 2019
1 min

Cozy Tea - Postpartum

This tea recipe is perfect for after you have your baby. The naturally sweet cinnamon and the grounding turmeric are fantastic for your n...

Nicole Hunt

Aug 15, 2019
1 min

Sunshine Soup - Postpartum

This recipe is amazing for postpartum. Its naturally sweet taste combined with grounding vegetables and flavors is just what your healing...

Yoga Without a Mat: how my yoga practice changed in motherhood

Guest Contributor

Aug 7, 2019
8 min

Yoga Without a Mat: how my yoga practice changed in motherhood

My yoga practice is the breath that I take before responding to the toddler meltdown. It’s the nap I take when my baby is napping, because t

Nicole Hunt

Aug 6, 2019
3 min

Mommy Lounge

One of Here and Now Moherhood’s goals is opening a Mommy Lounge. Before we get into what a Mommy Lounge is, let’s talk about why we need ...

Less back pain, better sleep with Prenatal Yoga

Guest Contributor

Jul 25, 2019
4 min

Less back pain, better sleep with Prenatal Yoga

Written by our intern Isabel Leonard During pregnancy, it’s normal to experience symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, back pain, anxiety a...

Best Hikes for Kids in Tricities Roundup

Guest Contributor

Jul 18, 2019
3 min

Best Hikes for Kids in Tricities Roundup

With summer in full swing, Here and Now Motherhood is here to give you 5 free things to do in the Tri-Cities with your children - one less t

Joining a babywearing group helped me be more authentic

Guest Contributor

Jul 10, 2019
7 min

Joining a babywearing group helped me be more authentic

The babywearing group was the most impactful group for me. I met up with other mamas for babywearing meetings, learned to use a variety of c

Prenatal Yoga reduces infant mortality, studies find

Nicole Hunt

Jul 9, 2019
4 min

Prenatal Yoga reduces infant mortality, studies find

I remember one night when I was pregnant with my son, I couldn’t sleep; I kept worrying about if the bath I took was too hot, if I had ea...

Studies show Prenatal Yoga makes labor easier

Nicole Hunt

Jul 3, 2019
5 min

Studies show Prenatal Yoga makes labor easier

If you want a natural birth - or maybe to avoid a c-section, feel more confident, or experience less pain, then prenatal yoga perfect for yo

Nicole Hunt

Jul 3, 2019
3 min

Meditation 101

Sometimes entering into the world of meditation can be difficult - where do I start? How do I start? And what the heck is meditation?? In th

Nicole Hunt

Jul 1, 2019
2 min

Lactation Station

On the first three Saturdays of the month, Here and Now Motherhood provides a mobile bottle feeding and breastfeeding tent for mothers at th

Guest Contributor

Jun 28, 2019
2 min

Balance Spectrum

“We need extra care because we’re not thriving…” she says, “We’re hanging out in this middle zone of discomfort and imbalance, and just plai

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