Tag Archives: pregnant

Whether it’s a well-meaning Aunt warning us not to lift anything too heavy, or an online fitness guru barbell squatting with a giant pregnant belly, there is so much conflicting information available about whether exercise is safe to do whilst… Continue Reading >

What is endometriosis?   Endometriosis is present when tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) occurs outside this layer (cells are found in other parts of the body) and causes pain/or infertility.   The cause of… Continue Reading >

If you are pregnant or are a mumma-to-be, chances are you’ve heard of the pelvic floor and how it commonly becomes dysfunctional after childbirth or pregnancy. Fun fact: males actually have a pelvic floor too, and, though it’s less common,… Continue Reading >

Walking along the frozen aisle at Coles, a woman stops next to us in front of the vegetables. “Oh, how far along are you?”. “7 months” I reply. She beams at my daughter looking at her suspiciously “how exciting! You’re… Continue Reading >

If you’re pregnant and overwhelmed by the current COVID-19 situation, you have made it to the right spot! Understandably, you probably have a few questions on your mind such as ‘can COVID-19 cause problems for a pregnancy?’ or ‘how can… Continue Reading >

Our skin is our largest organ in our body and behaves like our digestive system in the way that whatever we put in or on our body may be absorbed into our bloodstream. And the average woman will apply more… Continue Reading >

Easy ways mums can manage the whole family’s nutrition. Article to be attributed to James Halim, Nutritionist and Food Service Dietician at MACROS.   A healthy diet is an integral part of maintaining a balanced lifestyle, however, even more vital… Continue Reading >

All parents share special bonds with their children and no two women’s journey to become a mum is necessarily the same. My journey to become a mum involved IVF after 8 years of trying naturally for a baby.  Some may… Continue Reading >

I’m not afraid to admit that there are a few things I’d do differently if I had my time of being pregnant again with my boys. Actually, from the time before we were ready to start a family. We learn… Continue Reading >

By Sue Croft, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Co-Chair Scientific Committee NCOI2020, Author Pelvic Floor Recovery: Physiotherapy for Gynaecological and Colorectal Repair Surgery and Pelvic Floor Essentials. www.pelvicfloorrecovery.com   There is so much to get excited about when you’re pregnant. From creating… Continue Reading >