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Clean Beauty: Does It Really Matter During Pregnancy?

MaggieDoyleYoga — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 01:48:46 +0000

Clean beauty. What is it? In short, clean beauty includes products made without ingredients that are known to be harmful or questionable. Some refer to it as non-toxic beauty. Clean beauty includes cosmetics and personal care products (shampoo, lotion, body wash, etc.). Surprisingly, the U.S. has very few regulations in regard to the personal care…

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Eco Friendly Lunchbox Roundup

MaggieDoyleYoga — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:49:15 +0000

This post contains affiliate links. I really don’t know how my oldest is starting kindergarten! All the emotions. We are going back full time. I am thankful our school has that option. Being a dual military family, I am not sure what we would have done. With school comes lunches. For us that means finding…

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Six Things Active Duty Military Moms Need to Know When Preparing for the First Postpartum Physical Fitness Test

MaggieDoyleYoga — Mon, 18 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

This post first appeared on the BIRTHFIT Blog Being a new mom is hard. Being a new mom and being in the military is even more demanding. Over the past few years, the military has made strides in maternity leave, operational deferments, and breastfeeding policy. One area that many active duty moms still find frustrating,…

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Pumping and Flying: My Tale of Breastfeeding as a Naval Aviator

MaggieDoyleYoga — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:43:06 +0000

This is my tale of pumping and flying. I remember my first flight after having my first baby. I was in a test squadron as a Test Naval Flight Officer, and was excited and eager to be back. I was scheduled for a three hour preflight and four hour flight, and had figured out a…

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Postpartum Fitness Timeline

MaggieDoyleYoga — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:30:00 +0000

Introducing the Postpartum Fitness Timeline. Returning to fitness postpartum is just like returning to fitness after an injury. Being intentional and deliberate about your movement is extremely paramount. Postpartum is different for every woman. Every woman, every birth and every healing timeline is and will be different. The general guidelines in the Postpartum Fitness Timeline…

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How To Modify Sun Salutations During Pregnancy

MaggieDoyleYoga — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 15:46:00 +0000

Traditional Sun Salutations are not appropriate for pregnancy, even for a seasoned pregnant yogi. Portions of it, like upward facing dog or cobra put too much stain on the labia alba increasing the risk of diastasis recti. Some of the flow like jumping forward or stepping one foot forward from downward facing dog may become…

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How to Really Work Your Core in Yoga

MaggieDoyleYoga — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:08:00 +0000

How many times in a yoga class have you heard “suck your belly button to your spine” ? I bet more than you can count. It’s time to stop sucking it in. This PSA is for all yogis not just pregnant and postpartum moms. Why do yoga instructors use this cue? It is an attempt…

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A Postpartum Registry is the New Baby Registry

MaggieDoyleYoga — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 02:13:39 +0000

This post contains affiliate links. Say Goodbye to the Baby Registry and Hello to the Postpartum Registry. A baby registry is probably on your to do list and everyone is probably asking for it. But why are we only focusing on baby? I challenge you to make your registry about Postpartum, equally about you and…

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Postpartum Padsicle Tutorial

MaggieDoyleYoga — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:33:28 +0000

Padsicles. They are such heaven during the immediate postpartum period. After a vaginal birth the vaginal area is swollen and sore. The hospital gives you ice packs and witch hazel pads but it is nice to have a pit more relief. In walks the postpartum padsicle. What is a Padsicle? They are frozen pads that…

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DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner

MaggieDoyleYoga — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:20:23 +0000

Be honest, how often do you clean your mat? I try to wash mine before or after each practice. After an at home practice my mat is normally covered with glitter, thanks to my girls. I opt for this DIY Mat Cleaner recipe for many reasons. 1) It does not contain any harsh or toxic…

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