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Does your tummy “dome”, bulge or ridge when you get out of bed, pick up your baby or exercise? 💛

You may have heard of abdominal separation (Diastasis Recti), but what does it actually mean—and what should you really be doing about it after pregnancy?

The good news? Your body isn’t broken. And recovery isn’t simply about “closing the gap.” It’s about rebuilding strength, restoring core function and learning to move confidently in your postpartum body. 💪

From getting out of bed and lifting your baby to returning to exercise, discover what’s normal, what can help and which movements may need to be modified in those early stages.

✨ Because becoming a mum changes your body—but it doesn’t mean you have to feel disconnected from it.

Read the article for practical, evidence-informed advice to help you understand Diastasis Recti, support your recovery and feel stronger and more confident in your body again. ❤️

Are your baby’s hands getting in the way as you try to breastfeed? Have you been told to wrap your baby for feeds? Although the advice to wrap babies like a tiny burrito for feeds was common practice years ago,… Continue Reading >

Dr Tessa Grigg and Dr Jane Williams Every day we plan many actions, from brushing our teeth to playing a game of tennis or football. We take it all for granted and do not give the motor planning involved in… Continue Reading >

  Newborn babies are everything we optimise with perfection. An impeccably sublime exquisité symbol of hope and faultlessness. Every newborn parent, at one time or another I’m sure, has held their baby and realised how delicate and fragile they are…. Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by VTech   Cars can accelerate, reverse, slow down, go uphill, and change lanes, so it’s no surprise that young kids are captivated by their sheer range of movement! Toddlers take to toy cars like… Continue Reading >

In the last few months we have seen a positive shift in consciousness with the likes of the #MeToo campaign, passing of Marriage Equality in Australia and, following the tragic loss of Amy “Dolly” Everett who took her own life… Continue Reading >