Tips to Relieve Mom Posture and the Mom Hunch

I get asked a lot of questions about “mom posture”, also known as the mom hunch. Today, I wanted to address these questions for those looking to carry your body differently. Nothing could have prepared me for the physical intensity of the newborn phase, but this posture can happen for anyone caring for smaller children or those who work at the computer a lot. Episode 26 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing tips to relieve the “mom hunch”!

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In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, discuss the following:

What is mom posture; the rounding of the back that brings the shoulders forward, and how you typically might get it.
Ways to work in exercises and stretches into your routine.
The power of rest to fix our posture and as self-care.
How doing tummy time with your baby can help you both build strength.
Why you should not get a posture brace or other device to help your posture unless medically necessary and prescribed by your doctor.

While it would be nice to just buy a device that fixes all these postural issues we may have, it’s best to follow the cues provided in today’s episode to allow your body to reset and help you identify your body and body needs.

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LINKS MENTIONED:

More on forward head posture (with visuals): https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/blog/2019/5/16/new-parent-neck-pain

Youtube playlist, Posture & Pain Relief for Parents: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQbI8XC6o0zNNFVsm7jcovDUEvc6y5z-d

All guided audio practices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/216cfnYMEqA8DilrUHxaFv?si=H4WNQeqQSDOqQU55pO3bzg

Constructive rest: https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/blog/2021/3/22/minisode-your-guided-daily-reset

Reminders to "relax up" when sitting: https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/blog/2021/4/19/minisode-guided-practice-relax-up-for-sitting

Stretches on the floor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0f-ZctdlDE&list=PLQbI8XC6o0zNNFVsm7jcovDUEvc6y5z-d&index=2&t=6s