Motherhood is full of wonderful moments, and whether this is your first baby or fifth, you are setting out on a very special journey with this little one in your arms. It is, however, fair to say that there are plenty of challenges ahead. Amongst the joy and cuddles, there are ups and downs, huge […]
When pregnant, we are often bombarded with advice on everything from the most flattering maternity wear to the best nappies, but how often do we talk about mental health as a pregnant mum? It’s estimated that between one in ten and one in five women experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or after the […]
Holidays are usually meant to be relaxing, but traveling can cause increased stress on the body, and ultimately be a pain in the neck – quite literally! The seats in airplanes, cars, trains, and buses are not always the most comfortable. With 80% of Americans suffering from back pain, and around 10 million Brits suffering daily […]
The third trimester of pregnancy can bring mixed emotions to any woman. Finally, having reached the home stretch makes you feel excited to meet your little one, yet the remaining few weeks of carrying your baby inside can also feel particularly overwhelming and challenging—especially when you don’t know what to do! During such time, your […]
Whether we like to admit it or not, it’s likely that every one of us will find ourselves making difficult choices about assistance for older relatives at some point in our life. Whether the reasons for your concern are surrounding their mental or physical health, or perhaps both, if it seems like they need more […]
Want to change your life? So many people talk about wanting to change their life, fewer choose to do something about it. To make real changes you have to invest in the process. One of the most common changes that people want to make relates to their body and physical appearance. I recently told you […]
I’ve written many times about the importance of looking after your pelvic floor and shared some ideas around how you can build and maintain a strong pelvic floor. Do you know what it is and how to maintain it? I’ve also discussed pelvic prolapse before, when one or more of the organs in the pelvis […]
It’s exciting isn’t it? A bit of sunshine in spring! Especially after what has felt like the longest winter ever. There’s a BUT though – we really need to remember to protect our families against sun damage even in the spring. Full playgrounds, ice cream, picnics and barbecues – after winter, everyone is longing for […]