Timehop just reminded me about a post I shared of a picture I drew on my bump in celebration of my evolving belly button. I seriously looked like I had a nose on my tummy, so I drew a face around the nose! As your baby grows within your uterus, expanding and increasing the height …
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 …
Hypopressives for a Smaller Tummy?
I have to share with you some results from the tests I’ve been running with my clients who visit me for abdominal and pelvic training, mainly after childbirth or post menopause time. I use a combination of hypopressives, pelvic stabilization and specific nutrition methods to help women repair pelvic/core weakness and protruding tummies. Usually I …
Celebrating Susannah’s Fitness at 39 weeks!
I expected to have to adapt the equipment and exercise, but Susannah was coping so well, we only needed to reduce her weights slightly.
Keeping Breastfeeding Simple
His mouth was so tiny, and my breasts were... J CUPS, LADIES!!!! The poor little mite struggled to cope with the sheer enormity of my mammoth mammaries. The bra cup was bigger than my head!
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 …
Dehydration During Pregnancy
Are you hydrating yourself enough during your pregnancy? Dehydration in pregnancy can be a dangerous contributor to heat related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Dehydration can significantly impact the levels of amniotic fluid surrounding your baby, which can lead to problems with the foetus and even premature labour. You may …
Hot Mamas – Coping with Heatwaves
Heatwaves bring plenty of sunshine and smiles, but not always for pregnant mums and new babies. It can be very hard going and, in some cases, dangerous. According to Daily Mail reports, Researchers suggest that early birth rates rise by a staggering 27% during heatwave conditions. Dehydration caused by excessive hot weather can result in …
Diastasis Diet
Diastasis issues can cause postural problems as the gap allows the abdominal contents to press forward and create pressure in the pelvic floor. This can lead to long term back pain and other pelvic girdle and referred joint problems.
Post Birth Exercise, to wait or not to wait…
What alarms me most is that many women are being given the go ahead to go back to "normal" exercise at these check ups, including running and other high impact/intensity exercise. Without the appropriate assessment, many women go headlong back to high impact causing themselves serious long term damage, often without realising.
