So here goes, one of those things that rarely gets talked about but apparently happens to 50% of women – let’s talk about prolapse. What is it? Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina. It can be […]
Anyone out there suffered with back pain during and/or after pregnancy? Perhaps you’ve had that hideous sciatic pain as well? It can be really tough going for some people and quite debilitating. A common problem Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy, yet whilst symptoms often improve after delivery of […]
From the moment you become a parent you are catapulted into a world where you are responsible for every need of this small person you have created. From that moment on you spend time worrying if your children are eating and drinking enough of the ‘right’ things. You spend time trying to ensure they get […]
Background reading Like many mums-to-be, when I was pregnant with my first child I read lots of pregnancy and birth books and magazines. I used to like to read about each stage of the pregnancy and learn about what my baby was doing during that time. I also read a lot about birth, but in […]
Firstly, do you know what the pelvic floor is? Where it is? Do you do pelvic floor exercises? How often do you do them? Did you exercise your pelvic floor whilst pregnant and did you stop doing the exercises after the birth of your children? Are you are concerned about the strength of your pelvic […]