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The Bloom Method Blog
The Real Risk of Misinformation in Pre + Postnatal Fitness
by brooke cates
In today’s digital world, it’s never been easier to access information. But when it comes to prenatal and postnatal fitness,...
Why Postpartum Isn’t Over at 3 Months
by brooke cates
The 3-Month Postpartum Check-In: Are You Really “Done”? Many moms hit the 3-month postpartum mark and think: “I feel more...
3 Myths About Postpartum Recovery That Are Holding You Back
by brooke cates
Postpartum fitness shouldn’t be fear-based—it should be about helping you connect to your body again. At Studio Bloom, we focus...
C-Section Recovery: 3 Essential Steps to Reconnect with Your Core & Heal Faster
by brooke cates
You Don’t Have to Wait 6 Weeks to Start Healing If you’ve been told to do nothing for six weeks...
3 Signs You Need to Take a Break During Core Workouts (Pregnancy & Postpartum Safe)
by brooke cates
How do you know when to take a break during core exercises? If you’re pregnant or postpartum, or simply...
The Truth About Diastasis Recti: Why Closing the Gap Isn’t the Goal
by brooke cates
If you’re a pregnant or postpartum woman, chances are you’ve heard about diastasis recti—the gap in your abdominal muscles that...
Pre-Pregnancy Exercises to Build Endurance and Prevent Core Dysfunction
by brooke cates
There’s a big mindset shift that happens when you start preparing to conceive. Ideally, you’re preparing your body and...
9 Pregnancy-Safe Workouts for Your Core — Tone, Strengthen, and Prepare for Birth
by brooke cates
As a pregnant mom, you’ve been told to exercise. It’s good for you, and it’s good for your baby....
Your Guide to Safe Prenatal Strength Training (+ 5 Pregnancy Safe Workouts Try)
by brooke cates
Our method teaches that pregnancy and high-intensity exercise can exist in the same space. There are very few things you...