MamaShakti Prenatal

04/01/2026

During your pregnancy, your baby is getting stronger by the day to be ready for life outside of the womb.

While those kicks 🦵 can stop you in your tracks and take your breath away… it’s a sign of a strong, healthy baby 💪

Hang in there Mama, you’ve got this 🫶

04/01/2026

New prenatal yoga class offering with me on Wednesdays Bella Prāṇa Collective from 12:00-1:00pm.
The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month we will host a FREE postpartum support group at the studio, following the prenatal class at 1:30pm 💛🤰🏿👶

04/01/2026

The journey from conception to baby is a beautiful one!

Follow MamaShakti Prenatal for more evidence based information on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

03/30/2026

Loved these tips from 🫶🤰

Here’s why they help during pregnancy:

🚽 Use a squatty potty
Helps reduce straining + supports your pelvic floor when using the bathroom

🛌 Roll to your side to get up
Less strain on your core and can help minimize diastasis recti

👟 Sit down to put on shoes
One-leg balancing (especially in 3rd trimester) can increase SI joint pain

😴 Sleep with a pillow between your legs
Keeps your pelvis aligned + can reduce discomfort like p***c symphysis pain (aka lightning crotch)

Small changes = big relief 💛

Your body is doing so much, let’s support it the best we can.

Save this for later & share with a mama who needs this 🙌

03/30/2026

🚨 NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Tampa MOMS to BE and pregnant friends, I am happy to announce that I will be teaching Prenatal Yoga on Wednesdays from 12:00pm till 1 PM.

If you’re growing a baby, come connect with other like-minded women who can help make this journey to motherhood feel more empowered and supported.

No prior fitness or yoga experience is needed, just come as you are!

03/29/2026

Side lying breastfeeding 👇

Here are the reasons why this is one of my favorite breastfeeding positions.

1. The relaxation!
This is one of the most popular reasons why mothers enjoy breastfeeding on their side. Being able to lie down and relax while your little one nurses is a welcome break for your body.

2. The Posture.
Side lying can be kinder to our musculoskeletal system and help prevent common breastfeeding aches and pains in the neck and shoulders.

3. For C-section recovery ❤️‍🩹
Added comfort for mothers who had a cesarean delivery. Side-lying breastfeeding can be a great way to avoid your baby putting pressure on your abdomen while breastfeeding, which can greatly reduce discomfort as you heal.

4. The latch.
Side lying is another way to position and latch your baby. For mothers with larger breasts, side-lying breastfeeding can be more accessible and help your little one achieve a strong latch.

Did you enjoy the side lying position while feeding your baby?

Share your thoughts 🫶

03/29/2026

20 weeks pregnant… you’re halfway there 🤗

Your baby is growing and changing in the most incredible ways:

👂🏻 They can now hear sounds outside the womb, your voice, music, even the rhythm of your day
💅🏻 Tiny fingernails are forming
👍 They’re starting to suck on their thumb, hands, and even the umbilical cord, helping strengthen their suckling reflex for feeding after birth
🦶 And for many moms… this is when you feel those first little flutters, your baby’s movements

These early kicks are such a special reminder that your baby is there, growing, and connecting with you already.

Follow for more evidence-based guidance through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum 🤰

03/29/2026

Hi, I’m Jessica Freedman.

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, a Spinning Babies®️ CPE, a postpartum corrective exercise specialist, a certified lactation counselor - through the ALPP, and a pre-and postnatal yoga instructor and trainer.

I have been supporting families in Tampa Bay since 2006 and a big part of my mission is presenting families with evidence based information so they can make confident decisions about their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery experience.

I believe information is power and the more you know, the more informed you are, & the better decisions you will make.

There is nothing more strong and powerful than a mother‘s intuition and love, and I always encourage mothers to tap into this intuition.

03/28/2026

The science behind human milk making.

Women’s bodies are incredibly designed 🤱

03/28/2026

https://mamashaktiprenatal.beehiiv.com/p/free-birth-preferences-template

I'm sharing my FREE, downloadable birth preferences template to help you and your birth partner make informed and confident decisions during your labor and childbirth.

03/28/2026

Sometimes a mother wonders…

Will I ever love my next baby like I love my first?

If you’re pregnant with #2 and this question keeps you up at night, you’re not alone.

The all-consuming love you have for your firstborn feels so complete… so how could there possibly be room for more?

I’ve been there, staring at my growing bump, wondering if my heart could stretch that far without something breaking.

The truth is, love doesn’t divide. It multiplies.

03/27/2026

Follow for more pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum planning, and parenting tips 🤰👶🤱

Drop a YES below and I’ll send you my 🆓 birth preferences template.