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Micky Marie Morrison, PT, ICPFE

Micky Marie Morrison is a licensed physical therapist and a certified perinatal fitness educator, and author of Baby Weight: The Complete Guide to Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness. Micky is the founder of Baby Weight Fitness which offers prenatal and postpartum fitness classes for new and expectant moms and certification classes for fitness professionals, and creator of BabyWeight.TV™, a website featuring more than 70 prenatal and postpartum fitness videos to help mothers get and stay in shape throughout pregnancy and beyond from the comfort and convenience of home. Micky divides her time between La Antigua Guatemala, where she owns Healing Hands Therapy Spa, and south Florida, where she teaches her CoreMama™ program to new and expectant mothers, as well as to other healthcare and fitness professionals. Micky is an experienced speaker on a variety of informative topics in the areas of fitness, women's health and physical changes during pregnancy.

5 Guilt-Free Things You Can Do While Breastfeeding

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I remember feeling like I had a baby permanently attached to my boob for the first three months after giving birth and for much of the time for the nine months that followed. I enjoyed very much gazing at my precious newborn for hours but with so many hours a day with a baby on... read more

Dealing With Pregnancy Constipation? Try These 5 Simple Tips!

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Pregnant women and their bowels. Constipation. Maybe it’s too much information -- certainly we often don’t feel comfortable bringing it up in conversation even with our closest of friends -- but a new study from Loyola University Medical Center shows that nearly three-quarters of women experience constipation at some point during... read more

4 Easy Exercises Every Mama Can Do With Baby

It’s easy to make excuses for why we don’t exercise. Especially as new mothers, the daunting tasks of finding a sitter or fitting a class into a busy schedule make it seem too difficult and not worth the hassle. But there are several exercises you can do with your baby, right on your living room... read more

3 Things All Moms-to-Be Should Do Before Baby’s Birth

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Even if you are not a first time mom, the medical process of the typical hospital birth can be overwhelming, creating uncertainty about what is necessary, what you have a choice about, and what is right for you. The birth experience is fast-moving and filled with intense emotions. Mothers normally place their trust and faith... read more

The Truth About Your Pregnancy Weight Gain

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With the seemingly endless parade of pregnant and new-mom celebrities in the public eye, we are bombarded with images of growing baby bumps, speculation (and judgement) about pregnancy weight gain and inevitable tales of how quickly (or not-so-quickly) stars shed their weight after baby comes. And we love it! You won't catch me... read more

Soothe Your Swollen Feet and Legs During Pregnancy With These Pain-Free Tips

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Swollen achy feet and legs are a common symptom to pregnancy and the early days of postpartum recovery. During pregnancy, your body produces more fluid, causing frequent trips to the bathroom and swelling in the feet and ankles. The weight of the growing baby and uterus also causes pressure on the veins that pass through... read more

5 Reasons to Exercise Regularly Throughout Your Pregnancy

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There are so many reasons to exercise throughout life, but while you are pregnant it is particularly important to keep moving. Even if you didn't exercise before pregnancy, as long as your doctor approves, you should start a prenatal fitness program in order to increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy and birth experience! So,... read more

Dealing With Pregnancy Incontinence? These 3 Moves Will Help!

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Have you ever experienced that embarrassing leaking phenomena while sneezing or coughing or laughing hard? It's called stress incontinence, and it's a serious matter for many pregnant women - especially in the later stages of pregnancy when the baby's weight increases, pressing more heavily upon the bladder and overstretching the pelvic floor muscles. It's considered... read more

4 Easy Moves to Help You Deal With Pregnancy Back Pain (WATCH!)

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Back pain is no laughing matter for expectant mothers. Nearly every woman is affected by lumbar pain at some point during pregnancy, a pain that can limit mobility and put a damper on the pregnancy experience. The physical changes in your pregnant body contribute to the propensity for lumbar pain. As the uterus... read more

Your Pregnancy Workout Routine Could Lower Your Risk of a C-Section Birth

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Exercising while pregnant may be another way to avoid a C-section birth. A new study conducted by Spanish researchers at the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid finds reduced medical intervention during delivery among the many benefits of regular exercise throughout pregnancy. The study followed nearly 300 women from the first trimester through... read more

Micky Marie Morrison, PT, ICPFE

5 Guilt-Free Things You Can Do While Breastfeeding

Dealing With Pregnancy Constipation? Try These 5 Simple Tips!

4 Easy Exercises Every Mama Can Do With Baby

3 Things All Moms-to-Be Should Do Before Baby’s Birth

The Truth About Your Pregnancy Weight Gain

Soothe Your Swollen Feet and Legs During Pregnancy With These Pain-Free Tips

5 Reasons to Exercise Regularly Throughout Your Pregnancy

Dealing With Pregnancy Incontinence? These 3 Moves Will Help!

4 Easy Moves to Help You Deal With Pregnancy Back Pain (WATCH!)

Your Pregnancy Workout Routine Could Lower Your Risk of a C-Section Birth

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