Why Movement at Full Nest Hits Different

If you’ve ever left a prenatal or postpartum group fitness class wondering “Was that really for me?”, you’re not alone.

Many exercise programs marketed to pregnant or postpartum women focus on generalized modifications—light weights, slower pacing, or a few extra reminders to breathe. While well-meaning, they often miss the deeper, more nuanced work that the body truly needs during these seasons.

At Full Nest Wellness, movement isn’t just adjusted—it’s designed for this chapter of your life. And that changes everything.

More Than Modifications: What Your Core Actually Needs

Let’s talk about what’s really happening in the body.

During pregnancy, the abdominal wall lengthens to accommodate your growing baby. The pelvic floor, already working hard to support internal organs, takes on even more responsibility. Postpartum, these systems don’t just bounce back—they require intentional retraining to coordinate again. This includes restoring the connection between breath, deep core, and pelvic floor, often called the "core canister."

That level of coordination can’t be fully achieved through generic exercise cues or online follow-alongs.

That’s why in-person, targeted work matters—especially early postpartum or when core dysfunction is present. At Full Nest, I watch how you breathe, how your ribcage moves, how your pelvis responds during transitions. I help you refine the timing of your core and pelvic floor—not just their strength. This isn’t about reps. It’s about reconnection.

Why Group Still Feels Personal Here

Even in a group class, you’re not just a name on a mat. Small class sizes mean I can provide individual guidance and tactile feedback when needed. That might look like helping you feel your transverse abdominis activate during a bridge, or adjusting your foot position to reduce pelvic pressure during squats.

Every session is designed to build awareness and strength gradually, with space for education, conversation, and real-time troubleshooting. You won’t be told to “just engage your core”—you’ll be shown how.

Movement That Respects the Season You’re In

Whether you’re preparing for labor or rebuilding after birth, your body deserves more than watered-down versions of standard fitness routines. It deserves movement that’s rooted in science, shaped by real-life motherhood, and delivered in a space that understands what it means to show up tired, healing, or unsure—and leave feeling stronger and more like yourself.

That’s what we do at Full Nest Wellness.
And it’s why this work lands differently.