Tag Archives: postpartum

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 >

Becoming a mother is an important rite of passage in the life of a woman. Preparing for motherhood and your postpartum experience can make a huge difference to your stress levels, mood and relationships during the first days, weeks and… Continue Reading >

Postpartum healing practices and rituals are a common occurrence around the world, but Western culture aka “the modern world” have cut out this important phase and Modern mothers are suffering. In Western society, we often see Mother’s returning to work… Continue Reading >

Motherhood; A process of gaining someone but also losing someone – yourself. It’s a time of deep love but also a time of deep exhaustion. Modern Postpartum is often filled with stress, fear and overwhelm and results in mental, physical,… Continue Reading >

Why everyone is obsessing over the fourth trimester After 9 months of growing a human, and going through all the bodily changes that women experience; there is still another 3 months of change and growth to go! It’s referred to… Continue Reading >

Your postpartum experience can set the tone for how you move through Motherhood and can be altered by simple but worthwhile preparation. However, Mothers are often steered towards what material things they will need for the baby rather than how… Continue Reading >

  It’s not uncommon for many cultures around the world to practice postpartum rituals to help protect the mother, and her wellbeing, after she has given birth. Cultures including Indian, Chinese, Moroccan, Vietnamese and African amongst many. Disappointingly, and by… Continue Reading >

STRENGTH THE CORE ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY When Head Chiropractor Justine Lea gave birth to her third child, she was overjoyed at the arrival of her little bundle of joy. Then, a couple of months later, she was shocked… Continue Reading >

I experienced two polar opposite Postpartum periods. I came home from the hospital, wrapped my newborn up in a muslin wrap and placed her in the bassinet. I sat on the lounge deeply exhausted and entertained and spoke with guest… Continue Reading >

Our season of postpartum motherhood is all -encompassing. We experience moments of wonder and worry, happiness and helplessness, awe and angst, and often all within an average day. We are the nurturers, givers and comforters – roles that demand so… Continue Reading >