Pregnancy & Baby
Here you can find everything about staying fit during and after pregnancy, and of course everything baby related.
Hiking with a baby or a toddler
This summer hiking became our new favorite family activity. Hiking with a baby or toddler offers a great alternative way of training. Plus you get to spend time with your family and enjoy the great outdoors. So here are my top tips for hiking with a baby or toddler....
My first year as a mom – one year postpartum update
It has now nearly been one year since I gave birth to my little baby boy. And needless to say, the first year as a mom has been very exhausting, very exciting, and very different from what I've imagined it. I've made a lot of mistakes, and learned a lot along the way....
The eco-friendly baby – tips for a more sustainable family life
Recently the most amazing thing happened to me: I became a Mom to a baby boy. And besides all the endless messages of joy and congratulations one friend also said something that got me thinking: "Having a child is probably the worst thing you can do for the climate...
The best Christmas gifts for new moms, new dads and their babies
Are you looking for some nice Christmas gifts for new moms, new dads and their cute babies? But you are unsure which gift to get? Of course you are tempted to buy super cute baby stuff as a Christmas gift, but will the parents really need it and like it? Or are there...
Baby wearing – why and how you should do it
Baby wearing has been practiced for centuries and is seeing a massive comeback now. This is no surprise, as it has massive benefits. Already before my son was born I was given various tools and accessoiries to wear him, and I can say that I am now a huge fan of baby...
Returning to Marathon running postpartum
As a passionate Marathon runner I was really happy when I got a spot for Chicago Marathon, as it is one of the 6 World Marathon Majors. But then I found out that I was pregnant, and that Chicago Marathon was only 4 months after the due date. I was not sure if I should...
What is Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) and how to treat it
Diastasis recti abdominis (or DRA) is a condition where the tissue between the straight abdominal muscles separates. Diastatis literally means seperation in Latin and recti abdominis are your abdominal muscles. It is therefore sometimes also referred to as abdominal...
6 things you need in your hospital bag that nobody told you about
If you are expecting your first child you are probably equally nervous and excited about it. And you wonder about a thousand things at the same time. Congratulations, this is absolutely normal. You will do great. And do make things even easier for you, here is a short...
How Marathon Running has prepared me for giving birth, and how it didn’t
"Giving birth is like a Marathon" is something you would hear frequently from non-marathon running people. Yes, both are tough, exhausting workouts, with a great reward at the end and a long, painful recovery. So when I ran 12 Marathons for charity in 2018 and got...
Nutrients and vitamins during pregnancy and breastfeeding
It is no surprise that (expecting) Moms require more vitamins and nutrients during pregnancy and breastfeeding than before, as they are growing and feeding another human being. But how much can be a bit confusing sometimes. That is why I have decided to write this...
Carola alias Aerial Spartan
Marathon Runner, Obstacle Racer, Aerialist, Fitness Enthusiast, Fit Mom
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