Too little sleep? Here’s how to exercise
Life as a mum is a big practical adjustment, as well as a physical one. Someone else is in charge, and you have to follow someone else’s schedule. So, what…
Plank guide, part 2: bracing, breathing and knee planks
In the first part of our plank guide, we found out about hollowing and the importance of finding the right posture before you start, as well as how much breathing affects…
Abdominal separation: why isn’t it healing?
You’re doing ‘everything right’. You’re doing ‘all’ the exercises. And everything you’ve been told to do. By the book. And yet … nope. Your stomach hasn’t got a lot better.…
Wetting yourself: common, but not normal
Pregnancy is all about pressure. It is very important you understand this before I carry on. Pressure on the pelvis, pressure on the abdominal muscles, pressure on the connective tissue,…
What you can do about your posture as a new mum
One thing is certain: your posture will be affected by the baby growing in your tummy. As the baby grows and gets heavier, your pelvis has a tendency to tilt…
Caesarean birth guide, part 4: how to get back into exercise
Before getting back into exercise after having major abdominal surgery (because that’s exactly what a C-section is!) – you need to take certain recovery phases into account. The scar from…
Everything you need to know about prolapse
A vaginal birth increases the risk of prolapse, urinary incontinence and faecal leakage compared to a caesarean section. The risk of having a prolapse in conjunction with a vaginal birth…