Tag Archives: pregnancy

Abdominal muscle separation, often referred to as diastasis recti, is a common condition experienced by many individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll explore what diastasis recti means, why it occurs, the anatomical aspects… Continue Reading >

Pregnancy is an opportunity to learn about the amazing changes our bodies go through and the reasons behind these changes, it is a time for understanding, educating ourselves and empowerment. This Blog will focus on the essential hormones that play… Continue Reading >

Pregnancy is an exciting time for most couples as you get ready for your new arrival – be it thinking of potential names, buying tiny baby clothes or planning the nursery. But it is also a time to acknowledge the… Continue Reading >

One of the dead giveaways when someone is pregnant is that they stop drinking alcohol.  However, another is that there is this sudden “look” about them – nauseous, pale and making rapid trips to the toilet.  In the absence of… Continue Reading >

By Doula and IBCLC, Birth Aims   Pregnancy can be a whirlwind of emotional and physical change for women. The changes a woman experiences will be different dependent on her body, the pregnancy, her hormone levels, placenta placement, pre-existing conditions…the… Continue Reading >

Stress alone does not cause infertility, however, there is a link between stress and lowered chances of pregnancy. It appears your body knows that stressful times are not a good time to have a baby. Recent studies have confirmed links… Continue Reading >

By Dr. Sami Karam (Osteopath)   As all pregnant women would testify, a fetus growing into a tiny baby puts pressure on your bladder. This causes you to do more laps to the bathroom than an Olympic relay. As the… Continue Reading >

By Danny Williams – The Osteopath   “Being pregnant is an occupational hazard of being a wife.” Queen Victoria As a dad and husband, I was really looking forward to having children. I thought it would be a lot of fun…. 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 >

Wondering what you can do if you’re experiencing reflux during your pregnancy? Well, you’ve made it to the right spot! Many women find that they experience reflux at some stage during their pregnancy and it is a lot more common… Continue Reading >