Posts Tagged ‘postnatal recovery’
SHOULD I DO KEGELS?
If only it were true that all you need is 40 reps a day of KEGELS for a “stronger better, tighter, pelvic floor”. Unfortunately there is ongoing Kegel or not to KEGEL confusion! Why I don’t work with Kegels If you have been following me for a while you have probably learned that I don’t really…
Read MoreDo you have Postnatal Depletion?
Unfortunately when women enter motherhood it has become the new normal that experiencing symptoms of fatigue, exhaustion and stress are just part of the new mama package. But postnatal depletion is real – it is a syndrome of accumulated issues including deep fatigue, hyper-vigilance, and overwhelm. After birth many women are focused on the newborn…
Read MoreC Section birth and recovery – get the facts.
Before we chat about c-section or a cesarean let’s keep in mind too that no-one fails at birth ! Birth regardless of the way it happens is amazing and requires extensive rehabilitation and retraining of your core. Recovery after c-section Having a c-section does NOT protect your pelvic floor from being strained or compromised during pregnancy.…
Read MoreAs featured in Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine.
I am very excited to be featured in this month’s Women’s Health and Fitness Magazine. The May 2016 issue celebrates Mums of Instagram who just like you found it a challenge to bounce back to their pre-baby bodies. I am honoured to be featured alongside Rachel Finch, Lauren Patterson @_laurenkate, Dana Landgren @activewithd, Chontel Duncan…
Read MorePregnancy Exercise – why Consult a Certified Pregnancy and Post Natal Trainer ?
Congratulations if you have recently found out you are pregnant ! This is such a precious time. I understand that you are probably being bombarded with a tonne of advice in the media and from friends and family. Please be conscious that not all of this information is correct and just because someone has recently…
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