Your body changes. Your life changes. The way you exercise should, too.
Guidance, research, and answers to help moms stay active through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Ashley Reid, Exercise Physiologist, Pre/Postnatal Wellness Practitioner, and Author of Active Mom.
Knowing what exercise to do during pregnancy and postpartum isn’t always simple.
Changes to your core, pelvic floor, energy, and everyday life can make it hard to know what’s safe and right for you.
That’s where I come in. I’m an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, pre/postnatal wellness practitioner, mom, and author of Active Mom.
I’m here to give you the guidance and tools to understand what your body needs and make informed choices about exercise.
Everything I share is grounded in research and an approach that has helped hundreds of moms feel strong and confident through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Feel Strong and Confident at Every Stage of Motherhood.
I wrote Active Mom because a guide like this doesn’t exist, and you deserve it. This guide helps you figure out where to start, how to make decisions about your core and strength training as your needs change, and how to fit exercise into a busy family life.
Four-Time Winner of Best Exercise Program for New & Expecting Moms
“Active Mom has allowed me to focus my exercise on movements that have helped with the physiological changes during pregnancy. I have continued to move around easily, without any pain, well into my 37th week of pregnancy. ”
Get the Answers You’re Looking For
Get the book
Start with a self-assessment, build your core and strength, and learn how to adapt your exercise as your body and life change.
Read the blog
Find answers to common questions, practical strategies, and my take on current fitness and health topics.
Watch the videos
See exercises in action, with cues and tips for getting the most out of each movement.
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What Leading Authorities Say
“Through evidence-based guidance and tangible goals, Ashley empowers moms to take care of their physical wellbeing in a very conscious way. I will be recommending Active Mom to all of my patients!“
— Jessica Vernon, MD, OB/GYN
“This book will provide a foundation and framework to know what can and should be done to stay active during your pregnancy and after your baby is born. This book will help you start your path to being happier and healthier during and after your pregnancy to be an Active Mom!”
— Dr. Linda May, associate professor in the Kinesiology Department at East Carolina University
“An insightful and well-written example of what prenatal and postpartum exercise should truly look like—thoughtful and intentional. A must-read for all moms and moms-to-be!”
— Dr. Samantha Fazio Semar, PT, DPT, PHC