Establishing a well-balanced exercise program during your pregnancy is arguably one of the most important components of prenatal care. 

While there could be an entire blog post dedicated to outlining the reasons why you should exercise during pregnancy, this article specifically addresses some considerations you should be taking when exercising in the first trimester. Let’s dive in!

Tight muscles? Feel like you need to stretch all the time? Foam rolling may be the missing piece of your puzzle! 

What is foam rolling? Foam rolling is a form of myofascial release, a technique used on skeletal muscles to decrease tightness and improve blood flow. It applies pressure to the fascia on your muscles using body weight and a foam cylinder. Foam rolling helps promote muscle recovery and improve mobility.