Pregnancy
Expert tips – the first car ride home with your newborn
Congratulations ! You have either given birth or are probably due very soon as you are starting to prepare for that first car ride with your precious newborn baby. I will never forget the first ride home from the hospital with our newborn. Like most events for new parents it is an experience no matter…
Read MoreTo plank or not to plank – during and after pregnancy ?
I am regularly asked …”can I plank during pregnancy and postpartum to train my core or lose the “mummy tummy”.” Some other questions include… Is a plank safe to do when pregnant ? Will planking help strengthen my core post birth ? Can I plank if I am healing diastasis recti ? What about post…
Read MoreGet the facts on Abdominal Separation or Diastasis Recti
I know abdominal separation can be a big concern, and if you aren’t even sure what it exactly is – don’t let that frighten you because it HAS to happen during pregnancy…your core needs to separate to make way for your growing baby. However certain movements and exercises can exacerbate the separation – this when diastasis…
Read MoreHow to survive the FINAL stretch of Pregnancy !
From the size of an olive, your growing baby has had you captivated and delighted and with a palpating heart, budding limbs and flourishing lashes.. what could offer a more wonderful preoccupation? The early weeks and months of pregnancy afford incredible wonder, however, as pregnancy advances and fatigue grows, it’s no wonder the romance begins…
Read MoreGestational Diabetes – how much do you know ?
Gestational Diabetes is the fastest growing type of diabetes in Australia. Gestational Diabetes (GD) only occurs in pregnancy. Currently up to 14-18% percent of Australian women are diagnosed with GD during pregnancy usually between the 24th – 28th week of pregnancy. What is Gestational Diabetes ? It is a myth that only overweight women will…
Read MoreYour safe and stylish guide to exercise during pregnancy !
The secret to finding perfect pregnancy activewear is easier than you think… you can grab a pair and get and exclusive discount when you download my complimentary fabulous PREGNANCY EXERCISE GUIDE ! BornFit Pregnancy Activewear BornFit essential pregnancy leggings were founded by parents Kara Douglas and Niall Seewang. Having always lived a fit and healthy…
Read MoreExercise during and after pregnancy : Fact vs Fiction ?
Are you confused about the claims you might hear, that exercise during pregnancy could be harmful to your unborn baby? Or that it will affect your milk supply while breastfeeding? Or that eating pineapple will bring on early labour ? Do you want to know what is fact or fiction ? Research has proven that…
Read MoreDiscover new ways to exercise during and after pregnancy.
Are you looking for safe and effective ways to exercise during pregnancy ? Discover new ways to cherish your body during and after pregnancy. Join my Facebook Community the #BFabSquad. So you can feel physically and emotionally during this precious time with the support of a fabulous group of women and me ! Why ? I am frequently…
Read MoreAmazing gifts for a New Mum or Baby Shower
Are you looking for the perfect baby shower gift ? Or perhaps something special for a new mum on Mother’s Day? It’s no secret that motherhood brings many life changes, both wonderful and overwhelming. You blink, and suddenly life as you know it has shifted… again. If you are a friend or family member of…
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