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The ultimate postpartum recovery experience. Founder: Abigail Sommer

02/25/2026

#5 is the best decision of my life 🤣 To give a little back story on a couple of these…

1.) my mental health was the hardest part of the first twenty weeks. Until I got on an SSRI that helped me feel more normal consistently, I was avoiding friends, breaking down for no reason, and stuck in cycle of pregnancy and anxiety-induced nausea. Beyond that, I’ve stuck to my half Unisom and B6 as my tried and true best fix for morning sickness, heartburn meds, you name it. I’m not going to suffer through if there’s a safe fix.

2.) naptime is sacred— if I can unload, fold clothes or do anything else while she’s awake, I try to! I’d rather use naptime as 100% me time and recharge.

3.) continued pushing weight— last time I was so nervous about diastasis and uncertain about what was “safe” that I didn’t push weights like I could have. This time I still watch for signs of poor core control and modify when I need to, but I know my body needs to be the strongest it’s ever been to handle the end of pregnancy and the demand of labor. I’m still hitting PRs and still lifting to failure.

4.) pregnancy pillow— I swear by pillow! It comes in two pieces and doesn’t take up half the bed. It’s easy to customize to fit the bump and really helped keep my hips in alignment to improve SI pain. Comment “SLEEP” and I’ll send you the link!

5.) took naps before anything else— I’m prone to feeling guilty for sleeping during the day, but there were points during this pregnancy that I’d feel physically sick by the end of the day I was so tired. Taking a nap helped me show up as a better wife and mom, and it was worth sacrificing some other things for.

What changes did you make to your later pregnancies? What do you wish someone would have told you before your second?? Accepting any and all advice 💕

02/19/2026

If eating for two is a myth, how much more food do I actually need??

In reality, this does vary woman to woman based on BMI and physical activity.

In general, it is recommended to increase intake by about 340-450 calories per day during second and third trimesters!

To put this in perspective, that’s about:
🥯 one bagel with light cream cheese
🍞 2 slices of toast with 1/2 avocado
🧀 Turkey and cheese sandwich
🥚 two scrambled eggs with toast + butter

So if you’re looking to meet energy demands third trimester while eating in good proportions, your best bet isn’t snacking all day.

✅It’s small, frequent meals with balanced protein, fiber, fat, and carbs to keep you fueled and full as long as possible! Instead of trying to get those ~400 calories in through snacks, where you’re likely to overindulge, focus on adding in one solid snack or small meal a day that meets your energy needs.

All of my pregnant clients have these guidelines built into their programming so they don’t have to think about it! If you’re ready to leave the leg work to me, DM me to see what your custom nutrition and workout plan would look like!

PMID: 31390778

02/18/2026

Lies I regularly see on social media:

❌ give me 30 minutes to shred your abs

❌3 simple tricks to get rid of the mom pooch

❌activate fat-burning hormones with THIS trick

❌ fix cortisol to lose belly fat overnight

These hooks are meant for virality, and they aren’t realistic. When I struggled with body image postpartum, the best way I found to cope was to remember what was in my control:

✅ creating time for daily movement and heavy lifts
✅ prioritizing protein and balanced macros
✅ attempting to get the best sleep i could
✅ getting my steps in

Really, it’s creating lifestyle.

Not just a six week challenge.

Not an extreme diet.

It’s daily effort, not heroic actions that lead to real results.

02/13/2026

SAVE FOR LATER 💌

Send a little Valentine’s Day love letter to your joints with this mobility routine! Try each move for 30 seconds and repeat 2x through. 🫶

02/09/2026

Let me give you peace of mind 👇

While weight should be monitored, it doesn’t matter as much as other significant factors.

Recent studies are showing that weight gain should be more individualized and that national guidelines are just that—guidelines!

The overall health of the woman is more important, and can be measured by other means, including:
🍪 blood sugar
🩸 blood pressure
🥗 diet
🏃‍♀️ exercise

All of these are better indicators of maternal health than weight gain alone. (Collin et al., 2023).

So if you’re gaining 40, 50, or even 60 pounds during your pregnancies, don’t panic!

Of course, always talk to your provider and get on the same page! They know your unique health history and can answer your questions.

❗️ As a disclaimer, I’m NOT saying that weight doesn’t matter at all. In fact, going into your pregnancy at a healthy weight for YOUR body can help to alleviate aches and pains, give you more energy, and lower your risk of hypertension, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.

Hope this is helpful for any moms who are doing everything right but still gain more than the “recommended” amount! Talk to your provider and continue doing the things that are in your power to be healthy and strong. 💪

What questions do you have?? I’d love to hear other peoples experiences with this! https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-023-05425-8

01/22/2026

Lots of questions about the pull on pants I’ve been wearing recently! I found as many exact matches as possible, and when I couldn’t I found the most similar pairs possible 🫶 these are all life changing and I’ll never go back! Comment PANTS for links :)

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