How I Stayed Fit, Prepped For A Quick Labor, Natural Water Birth, & Bounced Back Postpartum

[@Brenda-so1cd]

Whenever I am craving something unproductive, I can hear Erin in my head… consistency and commitment. The mind shift and focus has lead me to being successful in picking the better options!

[@tmarie69]

I’m gonna say it again- Healthy Vegan Pregnancy e-book Erin!! I think it would be helpful to so many people. I know you’re a working mama of 2, but you should consider it ❤️❤️❤️

[@EatMoveRest]

I would seriously love to at some point!!

[@eleniKG]

It would be awesome!

[@IdahoLovesTakeThat]

Yes please!

[@Nat-nc5mi]

Please!!

[@dbstanczyk]

So proud of you

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks my love!

[@ayana-s6b]

108 minute first labor and 5 pushes, no tearing. It was magic.

[@EatMoveRest]

Amazing! 💫

[@RikkiSpanish]

Thanks for recommending those superfoods powders. I have been seeing ads for them for a few months, and thought they looked interesting. Now that I have actually seen someone recommend them, I definitely will be giving them a try. And Heather Robertson is THE QUEEN! I love her. She has whipped my butt into shape. I thought I was already strong and fit until I found her channel.

[@hannahbanana1987]

Aw love this birth story! I’ve only had home births but it’s so refreshing to hear about happy hospital births where the mama has her wishes respected. Cool doctor too!

[@EatMoveRest]

Yes! We were very blessed to be in such a positive situation in a hospital with a doc!

[@mariebrock8841]

Yes, hands and knees worked so well for me too! A 6 hours labor is tremendous, I were about the same with our youngest. That perineal massage you did was everything! We did it too and also prevented me from tearing.

[@hannahpalasz8918]

Amazing Erin! You've worked so hard and it shows! Don't listen to the haters that say this is triggering because I'm sure there are some. There's more people that find this encouraging rather than triggering. You've done an amazing job! We should all be happy for you cheering you on! My husband and I hope to go on your Costa Rica retreat in the near future! Love you guys!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks a bunch for your support! Appreciate it!

[@jeongtrunkett3862]

I just love how chill both Max and Olivia are haha. Just like you guys! I did home birth with my first baby and am pregnant with the second and I'm planning for another home birth. Absolutely agree with what matters the most in pregnancy and childbirth is where your mindset is. Childbirth is such a spiritual journey! When you truly embrace the fact that our body is designed to create and nurture these precious lives, everything feels right. I felt so connected with God. I loved hearing your beautiful birthing story (even thinking about "Aslan"!). Thank you for sharing Erin!

[@EatMoveRest]

So amazing! Thanks for sharing all of this!

[@jacqui4green]

What a beautiful video! Thank you for your authenticity and for sharing your lovely, warm family moments.

[@ariafrost7292]

Erin could you do a video on breathing and mindfulness and pelvic floor exercises for prepping your body before pregnancy. I want to strengthen my body

[@OlyaOrton]

I love how you're babies are so chill while you film!

[@lauratuohimetsa9049]

Great story :) I'm currently pregnant with my third. I've been vegan for almost four years and this is my second fully vegan pregnancy. I got pretty bad tearing on both previous births and probably will happen next time as well.. It makes the postpartum time so much harder because it's so difficult to just sit or walk.

[@brittneyray8027]

Hi Laura, do you use oils at all? Usually for the last 4-6 weeks of my pregnancies, right before I jump in bed, I do a quick 1 minute perineum massage with olive oil (I mix a few young living oils so I don’t smell like a stir fry 🤣) a friend had told about it after her daughter was Frank breech and she had no tears! And I’ve sworn by it for my last 3 pregnancies, and just started up again for my 5th! (I tore my first, and never again…and all my other babies were much bigger)!

[@zebinamastero7671]

Thank you for posting! I feel like you both are great friends of our family because of your channel. You are making an impact in the world , truly.

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe thank you for your kind words! We appreciate you!

[@no.rahhcc]

Water birth was amazing, I did in less than two hours as I went at six cm but I had a tier, and was what hurt most than the birth its self. Healthy eat, exercise and rest are very important during pregnancy. I always enjoy your contents.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks a bunch for sharing and for tuning in!!

[@laurieanne9712]

Olivia, full sprawl chill with your soothing voice. You look AMAZING!!!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks a million!

[@danawhite4658]

I know! I was thinking the same thing! She looks so cute with her arms out, fully conked out. Babies are so darn cute…

[@elizabethgallaway7923]

Love that you’re sharing your motherhood journey. Your videos have been so encouraging to me. I’m watching, rewatching, taking notes and sometimes watching a third or fourth time. 🥰 Hello to sweet baby Olivia who looked so peaceful. 💕

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe yay! I’m so encouraged by that!!

[@emilys.8932]

Loved this video, Erin!!! So good! I’m 45 and still praying for just one more lol.🙏🏼 I’d love to put these suggestions into practice if God gives us another baby. Congratulations on your beautiful, healthy little girl! You rocked it, mama!

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe thanks a bunch! Best wishes to you!☺️🙏♥️

[@KellyC12070]

Great video. I’m going to try the red lentil stew since I’m recently diagnosed w/anemia. I need to find iron-rich meals to build up my levels and iron stores. Congratulations again on baby girl Olivia. Mr. Max looks really happy, as well. All the best to you all. I look forward to your next video.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you! Also, pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C rich foods can help with absorption!

[@OneBreathStudio]

Just recently found your channel and it’s been a huge addition to my life, especially in my pregnancy right now. Thanks for everything you guys are creating, it is such an inspiration✨

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe we’re so happy to hear that!!! Best wishes to you!

[@terripruitt1542]

I'm so happy for you and Dusty. You are an inspiration in this crazy world.

[@kmiklec]

I Was quite supruised tht you have recovered so easily and so Quick. It took me almost 2 months to be able to sit properly. Really Amazing and inspiring

[@EatMoveRest]

I was amazed myself! And very grateful.

[@valerydocampo9850]

Congratulations! Such an inspiration! I always thought to myself that if women are to naturally birth babies how come our bodies get so messed up? Because that's exactly what happened to me for my first three children. My fourth was a big surprise, born after my husband's vasectomy, however it was my first vegan pregnancy and it was a huge difference. I am thankful to have experienced it! I felt so amazing the whole time, I felt so light, my belly didn't get as ginormous as my other pregnancies so that would have saved me a lot of stretch marks and loose skin from the beginning. Also my postpartum recovery was fantastic. It was the first time that I gained the normal amount of weight for a pregnancy and not 50 or 60 lbs with 10 lb babies. Keep making videos like this so that other women know that it can be better and easier and much more wonderful on a plant-based lifestyle!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks for sharing your testimony! It really is amazing what the body can do when you take extra good care of it!

[@silc3435]

Thank you for sharing! Your story is so beautiful and inspiring. And I love that you talk about your faith also ❤️

[@edyann]

You and your family are the best. NEVER CHANGE.💚

[@EatMoveRest]

THANK YOU!

[@caitlinweber8185]

I am 7 months pregnant and I have been working out to heather robertson for about 2 years now....love her!!!

[@jenniferhodge2163]

Could you link the postpartum videoS you mentioned about diastasis please ? Love al you wonderful advise i’m really looking forward to the what I eat in a day while breast-feeding as I’m doing the same 😊

[@cynthiaheimsath7856]

Can you do a tour of your outdoor playground? I've been looking for something similar. Thank you and I love your videos.

[@kimberlylois4855]

Love all of this information! Congrats!! I would LOVE to see a video on co-sleeping and your sleep journey with Max & Liv! There aren’t enough videos here on YT about it and I would love your perspective!

[@IdahoLovesTakeThat]

Thank you so much for this content. May I have info on the journal you referred to? Thank you and God bless,

[@EatMoveRest]

It’s linked in our Amazon store! amzn.to/2Wvccex

[@IdahoLovesTakeThat]

@@EatMoveRest thank you so very much!

[@abbydevore9083]

You are so inspirational, Erin!! I am going to download that meditation app today and buy that journal!! Thanks for sharing!! ❤️❤️

[@EatMoveRest]

Yay! Enjoy it and thanks for tuning in, as always! We ♥️ you Abby!

[@LA-tm5yq]

You are incredible!!! Thank you for this amazing video!

[@marquelstatham708]

I absolutely love your birth story and this video! Thank you for sharing:):)

[@EatMoveRest]

I'm so glad!

[@novelbytheglass]

You mentioned that you’re breastfeeding both of your kids. Any tips on how you got pregnant while still breastfeeding baby #1? That’s such a blessing !

[@a.r.8987]

Really? Not sure how accurate this is? Ive watched several of their videos and haven't come across her stating she does? But, why would a toddler that eats solids need breastfeeding?

[@EatMoveRest]

I do breastfeed both. Breastfeeding is ALWAYS super nourishing and the longer you can do it and the longer they want to do it, the better! Look it up!☺️ Typically they say if you don’t have your cycle back, you’ll want to go at least 6 hours between feedings to regain it!

[@novelbytheglass]

@@EatMoveRest It really is the best!!🤍Thank you so much! So did you get your cycle back before getting pregnant? I’m assuming you never stopped nursing your first?

[@sydneysaban4348]

Love this! I’ve been learning so much from you! I’ve felt intimidated to go completely Whole Foods plant based with my last pregnancies but feel so much more confident listening to your story! Thank you so much for all of your videos, Erin! You inspire me! 🌱❤️🙏

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe I’m so glad to hear all of that!☺️🙏💚

[@Michellebbarton]

Absolutely beautiful. Loved this. Thank you so much! I love your calming energy. So happy for you and your family. Sending love from Seattle! ❤️✨

[@iwonamarkowska]

I am not even pregnant but I found your video so inspiring :) You have such a good energy 🤍 and I am going to "borrow" your happy place 😊

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe I’m so glad to hear all of that! Thanks for tuning in!

[@amossymindset]

Oh my gosh, I'm almost nine weeks and I cannot get enough of fresh, cold fruit! I weight & strength train so I'm eating a little bit more protein per my trainer's advice but I would eat fruit all day if I could haha. So excited to be watching your videos again as I start this beautiful vegan pregnancy!

[@josesimo7552]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing, stay blessed 🙌🙏😊

[@a.cathybeatty9531]

you are amazing thank you for helping new parents!

[@adventures-with-the-melvins]

Great advice. We are trying to get pregnant with our third right now and are planning for our first home birth. Thank you for sharing

[@EatMoveRest]

Good luck!! Thanks for tuning in!

[@ariafrost7292]

I am so proud and happy with you Erin 💞. Thank you for helping me grow 💕 with loving myself

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you!

[@shaz5205]

Congrats and well done. Thanks for sharing. Would be very interested in those recipes mentioned 😁

[@lisaknospe6334]

You are a very big Inspiration and Idol for me 😍 Thank you!

[@a.r.8987]

I know this video is so much more than what I'm going to comment here, and I'm grateful for Erin sharing her experience: however I can't help to notice the background. The yard looks lushly green and shaded....

[@tanyahensley3564]

Yes! Please share all the lactation foods that help you! I’m currently pregnant with baby #3, and your videos have been so helpful!

[@dorothywisniewski5577]

You go girl! Thank you for the encouragement! I needed to hear this! I'm 12 weeks pregnant! Second pregnancy. This pregnancy is different. Plus I'm 39 years old. Not the best health as I wanted to be! This pregnancy I am craving healthy food like vegetables and fruits. Yes please share your lactation muffins and cookies recipes! Love watching your videos! ❤

[@EatMoveRest]

So glad to hear you’re craving the goods! Will share what I eat soon!

[@beqsy366]

Can you share what you did to fight gbs+?

[@juliesavitski9161]

Love your story! Thanks for sharing! Also, what is the music playing? It's so beautiful and would love to put on Spotify to do yoga. Will be checking Heathers workouts!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you!! It’s actually from a copyright free music subscription platform called MusicBed!

[@ziedunemorkunaite8534]

I have been following your chanel for over a year. I would like to thank you very much for your sincerity, great work in providing all the information which I find so interesting and important. I also greatly admire your family for your connection with God and for talking about our souls and other not visible but so important things in life. I cried happily watching your birth video, thank you for sharing such magical and intimate moments. My husband and I are also on a plant based diet for the second year in a row and we are starting to think about the baby, so thank you again for such helpful information, I'm looking forward to hear more :)) God bless you all! Greetings from Lithuania 🙌❤️🕊️

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe I’m so glad to hear all of that! We appreciate your support and wish you the best!☺️🙏

[@LivingEminenceAngela]

I’m 28 weeks. This video was great. Thank you

[@EatMoveRest]

Congrats! So glad to hear that!

[@luvndrip9703]

Awesome! thanks for the video ❤

[@EatMoveRest]

Absolutely!

[@leannewoods4482]

So enjoy your videos, you're so inspiring and I too love Jesus Calling Devotional! Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl and Max is so adorable, I was watching you too when he was born! With children and grandchildren we have eight blessings! Married thirty two years! Thank you for all you share with us on exercises and videos of what you eat in a day and supplements and protein powders! You're a wealth of great information! Blessings to you and Dusty!❤️

[@amandascolor679]

Congratulations you guys!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you!

[@yoshimidilg4818]

Hi Erin, Thank you for the video, really good stuff. Super happy for you and kind of jealous to be honest. I am definitely pinning this for my next pregnancy. I was wondering if there was going to be a part two where you explain the rest? Medjool dates, pregnancy tea (which ones), perennial massage, did you do EPO (evening primrose oil)? I don't know, I feel like that could have had an effect into the no tearing too. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@elenagonzalez8357]

What body pillow do you recommend? Congrats and may God bless and protect your family! Your daughter is so precious.

[@lauradeluca6520]

Best wishes and best blessings for you all 🙏💗

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks Laura!

[@justfknjess1130]

Ginger root tea for morning sickness worked like a charm for me

[@stephaniekyriacou5711]

Which heather work outs in particular did u do? I used her before i got pregnant too, and now im over th first trimester im interested to start her again but not sure which one to do! Lovely video, ur awesome x

[@LouiseCollard]

Thank you so much for this inspiring video ! Could you please tell us your favorites workouts of Heather Robinson ?

[@cancrew9774]

tbh theres not much you can do, because every pregnancy is different. but be proud of how you further choose to raise your child in a healthy manner.

[@taylorlaverdiere2463]

Love my Saturday morning uploads from you! Did Max like the colostrum and milk change while tandem nursing?

[@EatMoveRest]

Hi! Yes he did!

[@Shogal3yon]

Can you do a video about baby essentials item ,,, like your fav baby swaddle I’m expecting and really benefit from you alot Love you ♥️🌹

[@EatMoveRest]

Great idea! Will try to include!

[@NJG85]

Beautiful Erin 🌺

[@talkandeattv]

i love your pregnancy content💚

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks! So glad to hear that!

[@phanypieee]

Love that you are vegan,health conscious and Christian 🙏🏻😍

[@ariafrost7292]

Erin could you put your ebook eat-move-rest on play store for Android phones?. I would love to buy it

[@EatMoveRest]

It should work on any smart phone!

[@crystalrendon4210]

Thank you for sharing🌱🌱🌱

[@stephaddiction]

What did you do before getting pregnant to have your stomach go back to normal? I'm actually considering not having kids because I don't want to live depressed that I hate the body I'm in because I'm not myself. 🖤

[@KFG721]

I wish this information was around when I had my children - I had been vegetarian (and my ob/gym threatened me if my iron went down) and I labored on my back even though my body was screaming to squat. They wouldn’t let me up. Keep sharing your story Erin!!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@kathyphillips7515]

Could you please link the spin bicycle website? Thank you so much!!

[@EatMoveRest]

Yes! You can use EATMOVEREST for 10% off! yesoulfitness.com/

[@kathyphillips7515]

@@EatMoveRest thank you!!🧘‍♀️

[@thetreasuredcrew6402]

I wasn't hooked up to any I.V's and my belly has not gone down yet. My baby will be 1 in a few weeks. I'm going to start a new work out routine. I think this will help.

[@ElyseTager]

Erin, what body pillow did you use? Thanks in advance.

[@EatMoveRest]

It’s just a regular bamboo filled body pillow from Amazon, not like a specific pregnancy one or anything!

[@ElyseTager]

@@EatMoveRest Thanks. Glad you are all doing so well!

[@pattyl7244]

Do you have cookbooks?

[@EatMoveRest]

Yes! EatMoveRest.com/shop

[@deenacollins892]

How did you fix the urinary incontinence after your first pregnancy?

[@Kateno4ek17]

Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing! Home birth next time? 😉 It’s an amazing experience! Sharing from the point having both home and hospital 🥰

[@EatMoveRest]

Perhaps!! I’m sure it’s amazing!

[@brittneyray8027]

So glad my I found your channel! Those postpartum meals look AMAZING! Can’t wait to check out your recipes and other videos! Pregnant with my 5th and this will be my first plant based pregnancy! Thanks for sharing your stories!

[@maryanne.sanders]

So inspiring! Thanks for sharing 💕 I’ve definitely heard not to take collagen during pregnancy, and I did (without knowing) and it gave me negative side effects. Something to look into :)

[@sierrahastings3781]

How did you get group b negative for your second birth to avoid the iv?

[@theallergymom1479]

Probiotics!

[@debbiecs1964]

I love Heather Robertson!

[@stephaddiction]

How many days a week did you work out before pregnancy and during?

[@EatMoveRest]

6x/week with an active recovery day (usually just walking on that day)

[@alexisdelgado8737]

Such a cute baby

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you!

[@casslarkin4567]

Lovely!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks!

[@leonieduplessis4467]

Doctors the best for child birth 😊

[@tonyaplatt2986]

I found that Sea Bands work great for nausea/morning sickness

[@EatMoveRest]

I wish they would have worked for me!

[@TheMsChipsy]

What kind of music did you listen to in the hospital?

[@EatMoveRest]

It was just a random spa music playlist on Spotify!

[@TheMsChipsy]

@@EatMoveRest thank you for answering :)

[@ashleythornton6075]

You look fabulous and I love all of your videos. I am not a mama but great info! Do you use a self tanner? I used to spray tan but then Darin Oline mentioned that they are bad, so curious if you use anything. Also, can you do your skin care routine?

[@EatMoveRest]

I definitely need to share my skincare routine very soon!! I don’t use self tanner, just natural rays in moderation!!🌞💓

[@rachelzimon9834]

you are truly so beautiful and inspiring..did you add more calories than you normally eat while pregnant or in third trimester? i normally eat 2,000-2100 calories and really finding adding more to be difficult but dont want to harm baby

[@EatMoveRest]

Maybe a little bit but not much! The biggest calorie boost came when breastfeeding!

[@rachelzimon4119]

@@EatMoveRest thank you sooo much for this!! I really needed to hear this because I was feeling such pressure to add more when I didn’t want to or feel that my body didn’t need it. So you had no trouble feeling like the baby was growing by keeping your usual calories right? Like prepregancy calories?

[@NaturalWifeyandMamaBear]

Red raspberry leaf tea. 🍃 🍵 lots of dates. (ESP towards end to prepare for labor) yes!! Water birth is the best, had with both my boys! 💦 go mama, breastfeeding both!! I breast fed till 2 yrs 7 months and 2 yrs 9 months 😉👍🏼 love y’all! Oh those baby cuddles!! Love her name too!! 💗

[@EatMoveRest]

Amazing! Way to go mama! And thanks for your kind words!

[@NaturalWifeyandMamaBear]

@@EatMoveRest hey y’all should collab with Skout bars (clean organic ingredients! Base is organic dates-Max and y’all will love! Kid ones and adult protein ones-plant based!!) ALSO Pura stainless bottles. The cutest for kids!!! Check them out. No plastic whatsoever!! Collab and get us some discount on them all and y’all make some😉 win win. ❤️

[@LizAkyxll]

I loved watching this. Just some questions: can you list your fav supplements you took (protein powders, powders, vits) during pregnancy and how did you wash your produce (I.e. fruits and veg) because I know bugs and pesticides are real issues during pregnancy. Would love to be informed, you look great Erin, lots of love 🤍 Please do the breastfeeding video 🤱 are you currently nursing both children?

[@leonieduplessis4467]

What was the weight of your baby

[@silviamescoli7572]

Ciao ragazzi! Grazie di cuore di condividere le vostre esperienze ♥️ un saluto a tutti e 4 ☺️

[@SabrinaRodriguez777]

God is good! God bless you!

[@basiasol2244]

Congratulations strong woman:)God bless all Your family. Is she smiling already? Great that You have this beatiful weather it simplifies everything. I always gave birth in winter and putting all those clothes on a small baby was stressful and timetaking.

[@daphnesawyer8555]

omg max got ur hair and olivia got dusty's, too cute!!!

[@EatMoveRest]

Haha yes!

[@clementinakumi2607]

Congratulations on all the success, breathing exercises and water birth is going to be on my birth plan.

[@chantelherrnicht4506]

Your such a beautiful soul :) ♥️

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe thank you!

[@RagamTopik]

I Like It.. From Indonesia.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks!

[@tinameyers3064]

I believe that your story birth needs to be what’s typical in America versus what doctors tell us is typical to experience as pregnant women! Our bodies are amazing and given the proper care, are amazing at giving birth! I gave birth at a hospital which wasn’t the plan. I really wanted a home birth but was labeled too risky. It turned out great and I was still able to do a natural unmedicated birth, but the only difference if I have to go to the hospital again is that I’m not telling them when I feel the babies coming and I’ll make my husband catch it. Because when I said I get like the baby was coming they put me on the bed and I stalled 4 hours!! That position is so unnatural! I will try to fight it next time if I have to. It’s my birth, many women have given birth without being on a bed.

[@EatMoveRest]

Well said! Thanks for sharing all of this!👏👏👏

[@chrissybackes1942]

Is Max still breastfeeding? If so, when do you think of stop breastfeeding him?

[@EatMoveRest]

Yes, in the AM and PM, and I’ll prob keep doing it until he doesn’t want it anymore!

[@itsaplantlife9850]

I was ready to be done way before my daughter was. Her last nursing session was at 3 years 4 months, though continues to be a fan of my breasts. I just couldn't see forcing her from something she always seemed to love and the bonding she used it for too.