Human babies are born expecting to be held close. They’ve spent nine months in constant motion, surrounded by warmth, heartbeat, and breath. And after birth, their development continues to depend on that same contact.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about moving smarter—so you can feel better now and recover more smoothly later.

If you’ve ever been told that a birth plan is pointless because “you can’t plan birth,” I have thoughts—and a whole podcast episode—just for you.

Babywearing walks are wonderful—but they’re not everything your body needs postpartum.