There's no doubt, it's hard to squeeze exercise into your day when you're busy caring for a baby. To stay motivated, sometimes its best to join forces with other moms and personal trainer Hilary Hall, ...

You may be hoping for a shorter labour like every expectant mother. But you cannot control every aspect of your childbirth. What you can influence is how your body and baby prepare for it. It is a ...

One of the great things about pregnancy is that it offers a seemingly plausible excuse to indulge — eat a little more dessert (why not, when you’re going to gain so much weight anyway) and dial down ...

Spanish researchers have clarified doubts over the physical activity recommended during pregnancy. Their work highlights how exercise should be taken not only by healthy, previously active women, but ...

Spending time in Happy Baby is great for your hips and lower back. Sure, you might not choose the stretch in a public space outside a yoga class, but the benefits far outweigh the risk of looking a ...

Finding the time and motivation to exercise postpartum can be a challenge, which is why I encourage new moms to find movement they can do with their baby in tow. Not only is bonding with your little ...

This is part one of a two-part series on fitness and nutrition for new mothers. The first column is about exercise and activity. The second focuses on nutrition and weight loss. After pregnancy, can ...