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Daily horizontal rest Often new mums make the mistake of doing too much too soon post-birth, which can slow healing and predispose them to pain or dysfunction (such as prolapse). The first 6 weeks is a pivotal time for regeneration… Continue Reading >

  What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and disappears that goes away after the baby is born. It is diagnosed when higher than normal blood sugar levels first appear during pregnancy…. Continue Reading >

Wintertime, or the cold season, is usually associated with common colds, the flu, and other respiratory-related issues. This is not new for anyone. In fact, there is plenty of information and products such as vitamins, herbal remedies, and so on… Continue Reading >

The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in supporting the pelvic organs, maintaining continence, and sexual function. However, many women don’t know how to properly engage and strengthen these muscles, which can lead to pelvic floor problems such as… Continue Reading >

Stress is a fact of modern life. We enjoy unprecedented levels of convenience and technological advancement and our daily lives are busy and high pressured, even for our children. Our body’s autonomic nervous system has sophisticated mechanisms designed to deal… Continue Reading >

Let’s face it…. regardless of whether you’ve got one child, or a whole tribe of kids…. once they become mobile, you need to be on your toes and on the ready at all times! Not only are kids constantly on… Continue Reading >

By Beaux Glenn The holiday season is upon us and amidst the hustle and bustle of festive preparations and family gatherings, it’s easy to lose sight of our health and wellness goals. However, this time of year can also serve… Continue Reading >

According to Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor, Chloe de Winter from Go Chlo Pilates   I’m sure you’ve heard the words “pelvic floor” mentioned here and there. Perhaps, you’ve been told to “do your kegels at the traffic lights” at some… Continue Reading >

Continuing on from my previous post this one will focus on exercising during your second trimester. At this point, you will see and feel noticeable changes in your body. At this point in your pregnancy, your baby is growing and… Continue Reading >

During pregnancy, your body is dealing with a huge change in hormones and a growing belly which, for many women, bring about symptoms like weight gain, water retention, pelvic pain, lower back pain, breast tenderness, mood swings, nausea, and more!… Continue Reading >