In my capacity as a committee member of the Guild of Pregnancy and Postnatal Instructors, I was tasked with creating some social media graphics to raise awareness for postnatal depression (PND). I come from a design background, previous to my fitness career, so absolutely love doing these little projects. Little did I know that it …
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth
9 Tips To Beat Insomnia During Pregnancy
When you feel uncomfortable, exhausted and are ballooning by the day as your pregnancy grows, the last thing you need is the inability to sleep properly. You'll know you're suffering with pregnancy insomnia if you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, but feeling exhausted. Occassional insomnia is expected, but if …
To Kegel or Not in Pregnancy …
Kegels, or pelvic floor exercises, have always been the go to exercise in pregnancy for pelvic health. However, in recent years I have avoided teaching them in my pregnancy classes, which may sound a neglectful approach. My reasons may be considered by some to verge on a cavalier stance, but let me break it down …
4 Steps To Help Your Baby Move Into Position For Delivery.
Modern life is having a dangerous impact on labour and childbirth. Its important to learn why so you can avoid complications for you and your baby. Our time spent commuting, sitting at desks, slouching on sofas, coupled with lack of exercise can create a tight space in the pelvis for your baby. These causes of …
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4 Simple Exercises To Help You Recover From Birth…
So how is your body feeling after giving birth? It's incredible how loose everything can feel. You might notice your insides feel weak like they could fall out... you might even think that this is how it's going to be for you now you're a mum. But worry not, there is a solution! Mums are …
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9 Simple Steps to End Pain Relief Confusion
During my FitMama™️ Pregnancy class last night, one of the mums raised her concerns about feeling confused by pain relief choices in labour. She had attended an event with her birth partner which outlined the options and the side effects of all the options available. She came away feeling even more confused. I love it …
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6 Tips to Avoid the Dangers of Foetal Overgrowth in Pregnancy
Over the last 12 years, working with pregnant women, I am witness latterly to a definite increase in the weight of newborns compared to the earlier years of my journey. It is not unusual for mums to report back to me that they have delivered a baby well over 9lbs. Of course, that's enough to …
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1 Simple Method to Cure Back Pain
If you suffer with lower back pain, then you know just how debilitating it can be. What if I told you there is a way to treat it, yourself, at home, without any expensive fees?! Firstly, lets get to the some of the causes lower back pain. For some people, excess body weight can be …
Call the Midwife, or Not?
Have you ever had an unusual sensation in pregnancy and wondered if you should call the midwife, or just ignore it? Some people worry about putting the midwife out. Some think they are just being silly by worrying too much, so carry on with their day. Some people are on the phone to the midwife …
SUGAR BABY
To some women, pregnancy can feel like a time when you have license to sit back, chill out and eat chocolate or cake! Why not? A bit of what you fancy can't do your baby harm... or can it? What you eat before, during and after pregnancy has an impact on both you and your …
