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The Bloom Method Blog
Leaking While Running Postpartum? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Quit (and What to Do Instead)
by brooke cates
So there you are, postpartum, lacing up your sneakers, feeling like a total badass because you're reclaiming a piece of...
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....