Seated Heart Opener This pose has two parts—inhaling and sweeping the arms behind you as you lift the chest, and then exhaling and rounding the upper back as the backs of the hands touch.  It is another wonderful pose for opening through the upper back and chest, which can become tight and constricted as baby grows and the added weight taxes the mid and upper-back muscles.  View all poses from the yoga for mamas series here. see more Belabumbum active.

Breastfeeding can be one of the most challenging parts of early motherhood. Not all women are able to nurse, or choose not to. But for those women who choose to breastfeed, it's definitely a journey. Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way for mamas to bond with their little ones. Knowing you're nourishing your baby from your body is such a special feeling. At Belabumbum, we're fully dedicated to supporting you along your journey through motherhood. Whether it's your first or second lap around the baby block - even your third and up - it's never...

Cow-face Pose (Gomukasana Variation without the Arms) While this can be a pose that’s a bit tricky to come into the further along you go in your pregnancy, this seated hip opener is great for stretching the outer hips and thighs.  When a small forward fold is added to it (as much as your flexibility and baby will allow), it will open up a tight piriformis muscle, which can often be one of the major causes of sciatic pain—that sharp, shooting electrical pain that runs down the side of one leg due to compression of the...

(Sukhasana with twist) In prenatal yoga, it’s best to avoid deep, closed twists that put pressure on the abdomen, and therefore, on the baby.  But a gentle seated twist can help to open hips and release tension in the spine, and help you to find a neutral pelvis, anchored through your sitz bones.  With baby facing mostly forward, and a focus on lengthening through the spine and side ribs, this twist is a great stretch for the mid and upper back. 

A simple truth: there's a LOT of baby gear on the market. Like, a daunting amount of gear. That's why when we find a great brand we latch on for dear life and buy everything they've got. There are few brands more trusted and established than Project Nursery. They just announced a new and exciting product expansion we just know all you mamas are going to love! Project Nursery has collaborated with Carousel Design on a line of bedding for your little one. Get the full detail on the line here, and get a sneak peek at the...