Blogging for Fit and Healthy Parenting
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 …
Continue reading 6 Tips to Avoid the Dangers of Foetal Overgrowth in Pregnancy
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 …
Every other week a baby dies from Group B Streptococcus infection in the UK. In my work with pregnant women, I am sad to say too many babies have been lost because of this illness. So what can you do to protect yourself and your unborn child? Streptococcus (Group B Strep) is a normal bacterium …
Continue reading 1 in 4 pregnant women carry this dangerous virus!
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 …
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 …
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 …
I expected to have to adapt the equipment and exercise, but Susannah was coping so well, we only needed to reduce her weights slightly.
