Posts Tagged ‘postpartum body’
Am I in perimenopause, or am I just struggling because I am postnatal?
Many women could be experiencing perimenopause and postnatal symptoms simultaneously. As the age of women giving birth is later in life is increasing and perimenopause can also start as early as 35. Postpartum women’s hormones are often the same as menopause I’ve always found it really interesting how postpartum women’s levels of estrogen and progesterone are often…
Read MoreStop feeling guilty about not doing enough exercise
You are not alone if you feel guilty about “never exercising” or “not going enough”. Many women think they “don’t have enough time to exercise” if they are not doing it for 1 hour or not getting red faced, exhausted or “feeling the burn”…so sadly they don’t start to exercise or completely stop what they…
Read MoreIntimacy after birth can be challenging
This topic should not be taboo, however discussing S.E.X after babies is something that is often avoided. Most conversations I hear from new mama’s are about birth control, and rarely about some of the challenges that can emerge both physically and mentally when it comes to intimacy after birth. Losing your mojo or being overwhelmed is…
Read MoreJust because you COULD doesn’t mean you SHOULD – for postpartum exercise
Some days I want to shout from the rooftops, that just because you COULD doesn’t mean you SHOULD when it comes to your postpartum recovery. FEELING GOOD post birth or postpartum does not necessarily mean you SHOULD. I totally understand that this may seem counterintuitive especially after you have had 10 hours sleep, had your 6 week…
Read MoreEmbracing Your Body, Postpartum and Beyond
We invite you to join us in normalising the concept of loving the skin that you are in and loving your reflection when you take a look in the mirror each and every morning.
Read MorePOSTNATAL LOWER CORE WORKOUT
Here is a simple postnatal lower core deep core connection workout for you to try at home. Follow my cues in the video below, but before you begin to find out what level is suitable for you if you have diastatis recti. Exercise is only suitable from approx 8 -10 weeks post birth. How to know if you are ready for…
Read MoreSHOULD 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 MoreThe 5 P’s strategy for Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise
If you are a first time exerciser or a fitness fanatic the 5 P’s of Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise apply to you. Learn why this is also applicable during any trimester of pregnancy or any month (or year) postpartum. First up if you have just had a baby, remember “clearance for exercise” at the 6…
Read MoreWhy does my belly still look pregnant?
Does your belly still look pregnant, even though you had your baby a few months ago? Is your post-pregnancy belly protruding, as if you were in the early stages of pregnancy again and does it feel hard not squishy? This could be due to a condition known as diastasis recti. Get the facts here. But other factors could…
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