Welcome to Outdoor Mama Bear!
Hi Mamas, Welcome to Outdoor Mama Bear a space for active and outdoor loving moms.
I’m so glad that you have found this corner of the internet. Thank you for stopping by Outdoor Mama Bear and reading my posts and product reviews. It’s my hope that you not only found them interesting but that they’ve helped you in some way, shape, or form.
Why Carve Out This Corner of the Internet?
During covid I’ve really learned, first hand the importance of community. Every mama needs a village. If you haven’t found what you need in your close circles, or you are still looking for support in choosing to have an active pregnancy and family life, I want to be that lifeline for you.
Throughout pregnancy and raising a baby, you receive a lot of unsolicited advice. If I had listened to this advice, my pregnancy would have been miserable. I would have been miserable. So many people told us that we should scale back our level of activity, that I shouldn’t ride my bike, or ski. Essentially people wanted to treat me like a porcelain doll.
You Can Be an Outdoor Mama Bear Too!
My goal is to help other women live the lifestyle they want, on their own terms. Pregnancy, motherhood, they’re very personal experiences. Every decision you make is ultimately your own. You can take input and information from other people but the actual decisions need to be made at a family level, with your priorities, health, and wellness in mind.
I’m so thankful to have just as much support for my lifestyle as I did detractors. For every negative comment, I knew someone who skied, rode a bike, cross country skied, hiked, etc. well into their pregnancy. These stories combined with talking with my own healthcare provider enabled me to confidently make the right decisions.
I’m working on pulling together information, tips, and suggestions for other women, so that together we can all be outdoor mama bears together. You can find a list of my product reviews here. If you have questions, requests for product reviews or research topics, please don’t be shy. Get in touch with me – or send me an email.
