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Teaching Tips: Birth Balls for Squatting in Labor
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Teaching Tips: Birth Balls for Squatting in Labor

Hey Doula-Sis - We talk a lot about Work Smarter, Not Harder and that goes for labor, too. Using a Birth Ball to support your client’s body in a squat is really useful. Did you know that How and When you squat in labor matters? It’s true! Read on to learn more.

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What is a Chemical Pregnancy?
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What is a Chemical Pregnancy?

You have all the signs of pregnancy including a positive pregnancy test but then you get your period. What is going on? It feels very confusing, doesn’t it? A Chemical Pregnancy is a very early pregnancy loss before the 5th week of pregnancy.

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Instructor Spotlight: Kristin Gaspar
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Instructor Spotlight: Kristin Gaspar

Kristin Gaspar is the face of #4TFM in Nocotee and Ponte Vedra, Florida and teaches Birth Ball Basics™, Postpartum Recovery® Fitness and Pelvic Floor, Core & More™. Originally from Connecticut where she earned her Masters in Education, she is an avid Cross Fit Level 1 Coach, Certifiied Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and group fitness leader. Her experience through her high risk pregnancy and birth led her to her work in the Perinatal Fitness and Wellness field, having a passion to encourage women in their healthy living and fitness choices.

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