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Now to be clear, I am very pro simply enjoying your newborn, recovering and adjusting motherhood in those early days and weeks. But, if you’re someone who has the capacity to do a little more, or the mom who’s itching start recovery work - even 24 hours after your delivery - this is where I’d start.

1. Breath. The cornerstone of core coordination. 

2. Gentle adductor squeezes, which also assists the lower abs (although maybe not if you’ve had a c-section or any 3rd degree tears).

3. Thoracic rotation to help with intraabdominal pressure management, and it just feels REALLY nice. 

Side lying is a great position because it’s naturally supportive, it encourages movement of the ribs (which we need for a diaphragmatic breathing) and promotes gentle deep ab activation by bring the two halves of the pelvis together. 

This should be appropriate for the majority of vaginal deliveries, but I always recommend seeing a pelvic physio if you can. My 12-week recovery program goes from day 1 and includes a lot of things like this. DM me for more info, or if you just have any questions x

#postpartum #postpartumjourney #postpartumrecovery #postpartumfitness #pelvicphysio
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Now to be clear, I am very pro simply enjoying your newborn, recovering and adjusting motherhood in those early days and weeks. But, if you’re someone who has the capacity to do a little more, or the mom who’s itching start recovery work - even 24 hours after your delivery - this is where I’d start. 1. Breath. The cornerstone of core coordination. 2. Gentle adductor squeezes, which also assists the lower abs (although maybe not if you’ve had a c-section or any 3rd degree tears). 3. Thoracic rotation to help with intraabdominal pressure management, and it just feels REALLY nice. Side lying is a great position because it’s naturally supportive, it encourages movement of the ribs (which we need for a diaphragmatic breathing) and promotes gentle deep ab activation by bring the two halves of the pelvis together. This should be appropriate for the majority of vaginal deliveries, but I always recommend seeing a pelvic physio if you can. My 12-week recovery program goes from day 1 and includes a lot of things like this. DM me for more info, or if you just have any questions x #postpartum #postpartumjourney #postpartumrecovery #postpartumfitness #pelvicphysio
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Can any other moms tell me why I don’t know how to relax? 😂 I was doing a quick reformer workout during lunch the other day, and one of my colleagues walked past and asked, “Do ever stop??”. 

The answer is no. No I do not. If I’m not occupied with something I think is productive, I really struggle to let go and just be. There’s always this little bit of guilt gnawing away at me. You know what I did when I had a whole free day while the kids were at school? I filmed 11 new workouts and postpartum videos, when really I could’ve just sat and watched Netflix the entire day.

Give me your tips and tricks please. How do you switch off??

#momlife #lifewithkids #momstruggles #momoftwo #helpneeded
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Can any other moms tell me why I don’t know how to relax? 😂 I was doing a quick reformer workout during lunch the other day, and one of my colleagues walked past and asked, “Do ever stop??”. The answer is no. No I do not. If I’m not occupied with something I think is productive, I really struggle to let go and just be. There’s always this little bit of guilt gnawing away at me. You know what I did when I had a whole free day while the kids were at school? I filmed 11 new workouts and postpartum videos, when really I could’ve just sat and watched Netflix the entire day. Give me your tips and tricks please. How do you switch off?? #momlife #lifewithkids #momstruggles #momoftwo #helpneeded
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You asked and I answered. You now have a separate pregnancy tracker on the Belly Strong app, and you can still find all your weekly workouts in our original program. 

it’s everything you’d expect in a typical pregnancy tracker, detailing your baby’s growth and your body changes, but I’ve also included specific guidance for exercise and movement, PLUS weekly recipes designed to incorporate all of the nutrients you and your baby need as you grow together. 

It’s probably one of the things I’m most proud of on the app, maybe because it took me aaaaaaaaaaaaages to research and collate all the info, and like a hundred proof reads. I kinda like the aesthetic with the photos instead of cartoon pictures.

Join me on the app with your 7-day free trial. I’ve built it all to help you have a healthy and happy pregnancy. Link in bio ✨

#pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #pregnancyjourney #newmom #pregnancyworkout
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You asked and I answered. You now have a separate pregnancy tracker on the Belly Strong app, and you can still find all your weekly workouts in our original program. it’s everything you’d expect in a typical pregnancy tracker, detailing your baby’s growth and your body changes, but I’ve also included specific guidance for exercise and movement, PLUS weekly recipes designed to incorporate all of the nutrients you and your baby need as you grow together. It’s probably one of the things I’m most proud of on the app, maybe because it took me aaaaaaaaaaaaages to research and collate all the info, and like a hundred proof reads. I kinda like the aesthetic with the photos instead of cartoon pictures. Join me on the app with your 7-day free trial. I’ve built it all to help you have a healthy and happy pregnancy. Link in bio ✨ #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #pregnancyjourney #newmom #pregnancyworkout
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It’s a couple of months since delivery. You may be sleep deprived, but you’re itching to get moving again, and all you want to do is get back into the gym. But, you don’t know where to start. Here are examples of 7 key movements I would incorporate into any return to gym program.

1. Squat. One of our base movements. It incorporates the ever-important hinge, and a goblet squat helps to get the feeling of knitting the ribs together to facilitate core integration, and also stop the back muscles from taking over.

2. Lunge. These are important because it’s a movement we do so regularly, in some form, on a daily basis. Getting flexion through one hip and extension through the other, all the while keeping the torso long. It’s just a great functional movement.

3. Push. I love downward dog to bear because not only are we working core and pelvic stability, but range of movement through ankles and hips, and shoulder girdle control.

4. Pull. With all of the carrying and breastfeeding, we end up slouched, maybe with that little hump at the bottom of the neck, so extension activities through the thoracic spine and shoulder blades can be great to combat this.

5. Hinge. So many of us struggle with this! If you want strength and shape to your glutes, you need to know how to hinge.

6. Balance. Single leg work is so great for a healthy pelvis and you need EVERYTHING to work together. Shoulder girdle, ribs to pelvis connection, hip flexors, glutes, foot muscles. Really, I’m not sure what isn’t working.

7. Core. It goes without saying this needs a lot of attention after pregnancy. Once we’re comfortable with static holds, adding load and some movement around a stable base can be an amazing way to progress.

I actually have a whole return to gym program on the Belly Strong app for those first few weeks back. DM me if you’re interested and I’ll send you the link for your free trial! 

#postpartumjourney #fitmom #womensfitness #momlife #pelvicphysio
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It’s a couple of months since delivery. You may be sleep deprived, but you’re itching to get moving again, and all you want to do is get back into the gym. But, you don’t know where to start. Here are examples of 7 key movements I would incorporate into any return to gym program. 1. Squat. One of our base movements. It incorporates the ever-important hinge, and a goblet squat helps to get the feeling of knitting the ribs together to facilitate core integration, and also stop the back muscles from taking over. 2. Lunge. These are important because it’s a movement we do so regularly, in some form, on a daily basis. Getting flexion through one hip and extension through the other, all the while keeping the torso long. It’s just a great functional movement. 3. Push. I love downward dog to bear because not only are we working core and pelvic stability, but range of movement through ankles and hips, and shoulder girdle control. 4. Pull. With all of the carrying and breastfeeding, we end up slouched, maybe with that little hump at the bottom of the neck, so extension activities through the thoracic spine and shoulder blades can be great to combat this. 5. Hinge. So many of us struggle with this! If you want strength and shape to your glutes, you need to know how to hinge. 6. Balance. Single leg work is so great for a healthy pelvis and you need EVERYTHING to work together. Shoulder girdle, ribs to pelvis connection, hip flexors, glutes, foot muscles. Really, I’m not sure what isn’t working. 7. Core. It goes without saying this needs a lot of attention after pregnancy. Once we’re comfortable with static holds, adding load and some movement around a stable base can be an amazing way to progress. I actually have a whole return to gym program on the Belly Strong app for those first few weeks back. DM me if you’re interested and I’ll send you the link for your free trial! #postpartumjourney #fitmom #womensfitness #momlife #pelvicphysio
1 week ago
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True story. It was only when I did my own bladder training as a pelvic physio that I realised, “Ohhh, so it’s NOT actually normal that I used to need to pee multiple times a night”. It just became a given that if we were on a road trip, we would need to stop to make sure I had the opportunity to go to the toilet.

Then I remember how I used to count to 8 in my head repeatedly, and it all makes sense. I was a pretty anxious child. We never really did anything about it though, maybe because we didn’t see anything wrong with the behaviour. It was just me. 

It was only when I got to university that things really changed, and I don’t even recall them changing. I just didn’t need to pee at night anymore.

PSA if you didn’t know already: if you’re between the ages of 5 and 50, you shouldn’t need to wake up more than once a night to pee, if that. There are loads of things that can affect this, some related to health conditions and other pretty benign (like pregnancy), but as a pelvic physio I see a lot of overactive bladder symptoms associated with anxiety. 

This is because anxiety triggers our fight-or-flight response, increases the release of stress hormones which really revs up your nervous system. This in turn makes nerves more sensitive, so they’re primed and ready to fire even if your bladder isn’t completely full. Muscles tighten up, which can put pressure on the bladder and the pelvic floor. And your overwound mind focuses on any and every sensation, even minor bladder fullness.

What can we do about it though? I’m glad you asked. Down -training of the nervous system which often includes a lot of breath work. Addressing any deficits in strength flexibility. And working on the mental side, addressing where the anxiety is coming from.

So what do your bladder habits say about you?

#pelvicphysio #pelvicfloor #bladderhealth #momlife #womensfitness
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True story. It was only when I did my own bladder training as a pelvic physio that I realised, “Ohhh, so it’s NOT actually normal that I used to need to pee multiple times a night”. It just became a given that if we were on a road trip, we would need to stop to make sure I had the opportunity to go to the toilet. Then I remember how I used to count to 8 in my head repeatedly, and it all makes sense. I was a pretty anxious child. We never really did anything about it though, maybe because we didn’t see anything wrong with the behaviour. It was just me. It was only when I got to university that things really changed, and I don’t even recall them changing. I just didn’t need to pee at night anymore. PSA if you didn’t know already: if you’re between the ages of 5 and 50, you shouldn’t need to wake up more than once a night to pee, if that. There are loads of things that can affect this, some related to health conditions and other pretty benign (like pregnancy), but as a pelvic physio I see a lot of overactive bladder symptoms associated with anxiety. This is because anxiety triggers our fight-or-flight response, increases the release of stress hormones which really revs up your nervous system. This in turn makes nerves more sensitive, so they’re primed and ready to fire even if your bladder isn’t completely full. Muscles tighten up, which can put pressure on the bladder and the pelvic floor. And your overwound mind focuses on any and every sensation, even minor bladder fullness. What can we do about it though? I’m glad you asked. Down -training of the nervous system which often includes a lot of breath work. Addressing any deficits in strength flexibility. And working on the mental side, addressing where the anxiety is coming from. So what do your bladder habits say about you? #pelvicphysio #pelvicfloor #bladderhealth #momlife #womensfitness
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If I had a bitcoin for every time I’ve heard a woman comment, “But the doctor told me not to lift more than 5lbs”, I would have way more money to feed my activewear obsession. 

But seriously, this is still the opinion of a worrying number of medical professionals. And I say opinion, because the research is clear that exercise during pregnancy has so many benefits including less pain, better mood, and smoother recovery postpartum. There are more studies emerging that also show pregnant women can continue with intense exercise and heavy weight lifting, with no adverse issues for mom or baby (with a few caveats like previous experience, uncomplicated pregnancy etc).

I gave birth to my first in Japan , and I don’t actually ever recall receiving any exercise advice from my doctors at the time. They tended to focus more on not gaining too much weight, but not really on why I should be exercising. 

The landscape is changing though. These days you have access to so many programs and fitfluencers, all showcasing their active pregnancies. The only caution I’d offer is that not everyone has the knowledge and qualifications to train pregnant women. There’s a lot of nuance, and ‘it depends’, when working with pregnant and postpartum women - especially if someone has something like SPD. Choosing someone who knows their functional anatomy, pelvic floor and pelvis mechanics, physiology and how to adjust for all these different scenarios, can be invaluable. 

P.S. And yes it’s probably a little more complicated when we take into account cultural values and norms, and perhaps a bit reductive to label everyone as having the same viewpoint - but I do know this viewpoint as ‘mom = incubator’ definitely exists.

#pregnancy #prenatalfitness #fitmom #momlife #pelvicphysio
If I had a bitcoin for every time I’ve heard a woman comment, “But the doctor told me not to lift more than 5lbs”, I would have way more money to feed my activewear obsession. 

But seriously, this is still the opinion of a worrying number of medical professionals. And I say opinion, because the research is clear that exercise during pregnancy has so many benefits including less pain, better mood, and smoother recovery postpartum. There are more studies emerging that also show pregnant women can continue with intense exercise and heavy weight lifting, with no adverse issues for mom or baby (with a few caveats like previous experience, uncomplicated pregnancy etc).

I gave birth to my first in Japan , and I don’t actually ever recall receiving any exercise advice from my doctors at the time. They tended to focus more on not gaining too much weight, but not really on why I should be exercising. 

The landscape is changing though. These days you have access to so many programs and fitfluencers, all showcasing their active pregnancies. The only caution I’d offer is that not everyone has the knowledge and qualifications to train pregnant women. There’s a lot of nuance, and ‘it depends’, when working with pregnant and postpartum women - especially if someone has something like SPD. Choosing someone who knows their functional anatomy, pelvic floor and pelvis mechanics, physiology and how to adjust for all these different scenarios, can be invaluable. 

P.S. And yes it’s probably a little more complicated when we take into account cultural values and norms, and perhaps a bit reductive to label everyone as having the same viewpoint - but I do know this viewpoint as ‘mom = incubator’ definitely exists.

#pregnancy #prenatalfitness #fitmom #momlife #pelvicphysio
If I had a bitcoin for every time I’ve heard a woman comment, “But the doctor told me not to lift more than 5lbs”, I would have way more money to feed my activewear obsession. 

But seriously, this is still the opinion of a worrying number of medical professionals. And I say opinion, because the research is clear that exercise during pregnancy has so many benefits including less pain, better mood, and smoother recovery postpartum. There are more studies emerging that also show pregnant women can continue with intense exercise and heavy weight lifting, with no adverse issues for mom or baby (with a few caveats like previous experience, uncomplicated pregnancy etc).

I gave birth to my first in Japan , and I don’t actually ever recall receiving any exercise advice from my doctors at the time. They tended to focus more on not gaining too much weight, but not really on why I should be exercising. 

The landscape is changing though. These days you have access to so many programs and fitfluencers, all showcasing their active pregnancies. The only caution I’d offer is that not everyone has the knowledge and qualifications to train pregnant women. There’s a lot of nuance, and ‘it depends’, when working with pregnant and postpartum women - especially if someone has something like SPD. Choosing someone who knows their functional anatomy, pelvic floor and pelvis mechanics, physiology and how to adjust for all these different scenarios, can be invaluable. 

P.S. And yes it’s probably a little more complicated when we take into account cultural values and norms, and perhaps a bit reductive to label everyone as having the same viewpoint - but I do know this viewpoint as ‘mom = incubator’ definitely exists.

#pregnancy #prenatalfitness #fitmom #momlife #pelvicphysio
If I had a bitcoin for every time I’ve heard a woman comment, “But the doctor told me not to lift more than 5lbs”, I would have way more money to feed my activewear obsession. 

But seriously, this is still the opinion of a worrying number of medical professionals. And I say opinion, because the research is clear that exercise during pregnancy has so many benefits including less pain, better mood, and smoother recovery postpartum. There are more studies emerging that also show pregnant women can continue with intense exercise and heavy weight lifting, with no adverse issues for mom or baby (with a few caveats like previous experience, uncomplicated pregnancy etc).

I gave birth to my first in Japan , and I don’t actually ever recall receiving any exercise advice from my doctors at the time. They tended to focus more on not gaining too much weight, but not really on why I should be exercising. 

The landscape is changing though. These days you have access to so many programs and fitfluencers, all showcasing their active pregnancies. The only caution I’d offer is that not everyone has the knowledge and qualifications to train pregnant women. There’s a lot of nuance, and ‘it depends’, when working with pregnant and postpartum women - especially if someone has something like SPD. Choosing someone who knows their functional anatomy, pelvic floor and pelvis mechanics, physiology and how to adjust for all these different scenarios, can be invaluable. 

P.S. And yes it’s probably a little more complicated when we take into account cultural values and norms, and perhaps a bit reductive to label everyone as having the same viewpoint - but I do know this viewpoint as ‘mom = incubator’ definitely exists.

#pregnancy #prenatalfitness #fitmom #momlife #pelvicphysio
If I had a bitcoin for every time I’ve heard a woman comment, “But the doctor told me not to lift more than 5lbs”, I would have way more money to feed my activewear obsession. 

But seriously, this is still the opinion of a worrying number of medical professionals. And I say opinion, because the research is clear that exercise during pregnancy has so many benefits including less pain, better mood, and smoother recovery postpartum. There are more studies emerging that also show pregnant women can continue with intense exercise and heavy weight lifting, with no adverse issues for mom or baby (with a few caveats like previous experience, uncomplicated pregnancy etc).

I gave birth to my first in Japan , and I don’t actually ever recall receiving any exercise advice from my doctors at the time. They tended to focus more on not gaining too much weight, but not really on why I should be exercising. 

The landscape is changing though. These days you have access to so many programs and fitfluencers, all showcasing their active pregnancies. The only caution I’d offer is that not everyone has the knowledge and qualifications to train pregnant women. There’s a lot of nuance, and ‘it depends’, when working with pregnant and postpartum women - especially if someone has something like SPD. Choosing someone who knows their functional anatomy, pelvic floor and pelvis mechanics, physiology and how to adjust for all these different scenarios, can be invaluable. 

P.S. And yes it’s probably a little more complicated when we take into account cultural values and norms, and perhaps a bit reductive to label everyone as having the same viewpoint - but I do know this viewpoint as ‘mom = incubator’ definitely exists.

#pregnancy #prenatalfitness #fitmom #momlife #pelvicphysio
If I had a bitcoin for every time I’ve heard a woman comment, “But the doctor told me not to lift more than 5lbs”, I would have way more money to feed my activewear obsession. 

But seriously, this is still the opinion of a worrying number of medical professionals. And I say opinion, because the research is clear that exercise during pregnancy has so many benefits including less pain, better mood, and smoother recovery postpartum. There are more studies emerging that also show pregnant women can continue with intense exercise and heavy weight lifting, with no adverse issues for mom or baby (with a few caveats like previous experience, uncomplicated pregnancy etc).

I gave birth to my first in Japan , and I don’t actually ever recall receiving any exercise advice from my doctors at the time. They tended to focus more on not gaining too much weight, but not really on why I should be exercising. 

The landscape is changing though. These days you have access to so many programs and fitfluencers, all showcasing their active pregnancies. The only caution I’d offer is that not everyone has the knowledge and qualifications to train pregnant women. There’s a lot of nuance, and ‘it depends’, when working with pregnant and postpartum women - especially if someone has something like SPD. Choosing someone who knows their functional anatomy, pelvic floor and pelvis mechanics, physiology and how to adjust for all these different scenarios, can be invaluable. 

P.S. And yes it’s probably a little more complicated when we take into account cultural values and norms, and perhaps a bit reductive to label everyone as having the same viewpoint - but I do know this viewpoint as ‘mom = incubator’ definitely exists.

#pregnancy #prenatalfitness #fitmom #momlife #pelvicphysio
If I had a bitcoin for every time I’ve heard a woman comment, “But the doctor told me not to lift more than 5lbs”, I would have way more money to feed my activewear obsession. 

But seriously, this is still the opinion of a worrying number of medical professionals. And I say opinion, because the research is clear that exercise during pregnancy has so many benefits including less pain, better mood, and smoother recovery postpartum. There are more studies emerging that also show pregnant women can continue with intense exercise and heavy weight lifting, with no adverse issues for mom or baby (with a few caveats like previous experience, uncomplicated pregnancy etc).

I gave birth to my first in Japan , and I don’t actually ever recall receiving any exercise advice from my doctors at the time. They tended to focus more on not gaining too much weight, but not really on why I should be exercising. 

The landscape is changing though. These days you have access to so many programs and fitfluencers, all showcasing their active pregnancies. The only caution I’d offer is that not everyone has the knowledge and qualifications to train pregnant women. There’s a lot of nuance, and ‘it depends’, when working with pregnant and postpartum women - especially if someone has something like SPD. Choosing someone who knows their functional anatomy, pelvic floor and pelvis mechanics, physiology and how to adjust for all these different scenarios, can be invaluable. 

P.S. And yes it’s probably a little more complicated when we take into account cultural values and norms, and perhaps a bit reductive to label everyone as having the same viewpoint - but I do know this viewpoint as ‘mom = incubator’ definitely exists.

#pregnancy #prenatalfitness #fitmom #momlife #pelvicphysio
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If I had a bitcoin for every time I’ve heard a woman comment, “But the doctor told me not to lift more than 5lbs”, I would have way more money to feed my activewear obsession. But seriously, this is still the opinion of a worrying number of medical professionals. And I say opinion, because the research is clear that exercise during pregnancy has so many benefits including less pain, better mood, and smoother recovery postpartum. There are more studies emerging that also show pregnant women can continue with intense exercise and heavy weight lifting, with no adverse issues for mom or baby (with a few caveats like previous experience, uncomplicated pregnancy etc). I gave birth to my first in Japan , and I don’t actually ever recall receiving any exercise advice from my doctors at the time. They tended to focus more on not gaining too much weight, but not really on why I should be exercising. The landscape is changing though. These days you have access to so many programs and fitfluencers, all showcasing their active pregnancies. The only caution I’d offer is that not everyone has the knowledge and qualifications to train pregnant women. There’s a lot of nuance, and ‘it depends’, when working with pregnant and postpartum women - especially if someone has something like SPD. Choosing someone who knows their functional anatomy, pelvic floor and pelvis mechanics, physiology and how to adjust for all these different scenarios, can be invaluable. P.S. And yes it’s probably a little more complicated when we take into account cultural values and norms, and perhaps a bit reductive to label everyone as having the same viewpoint - but I do know this viewpoint as ‘mom = incubator’ definitely exists. #pregnancy #prenatalfitness #fitmom #momlife #pelvicphysio
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Literally all he wanted to do from when we arrived at the sunflower fields and then, when it’s all paid and time to get on, suddenly he’s in tears and doesn’t wanna do it anymore. Not one to waste it, this mom had a marvellous time enjoying the sunflower choo-choo 🌻 🚂 

#momlife #lifewithkids #parentlife #momoftwo #innerchild
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Literally all he wanted to do from when we arrived at the sunflower fields and then, when it’s all paid and time to get on, suddenly he’s in tears and doesn’t wanna do it anymore. Not one to waste it, this mom had a marvellous time enjoying the sunflower choo-choo 🌻 🚂 #momlife #lifewithkids #parentlife #momoftwo #innerchild
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I used to be the kind of person who HAD to get a workout in, even on holiday. It left me feeling antsy if I couldn’t get to the gym. 

However, I’ve spent the last 10 days solely with family. We’ve been to Legoland, water parks, castles and after a long road trip up north (which included a flat tyre), I went back to work today and I really missed them. I spent a good few minutes scrolling through all the photos we’d taken, reminiscing like it didn’t just happen yesterday 😂

And I didn’t work out at all. With zero guilt. It was actually pretty great. Sometimes we just need to enjoy a little life. 

#fitmama #womensfitness #momoftwo #momlife #parentlife
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I used to be the kind of person who HAD to get a workout in, even on holiday. It left me feeling antsy if I couldn’t get to the gym. However, I’ve spent the last 10 days solely with family. We’ve been to Legoland, water parks, castles and after a long road trip up north (which included a flat tyre), I went back to work today and I really missed them. I spent a good few minutes scrolling through all the photos we’d taken, reminiscing like it didn’t just happen yesterday 😂 And I didn’t work out at all. With zero guilt. It was actually pretty great. Sometimes we just need to enjoy a little life. #fitmama #womensfitness #momoftwo #momlife #parentlife
2 weeks ago
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I really like showing it this way, because then it’s like, ‘Ohhhhhhh, it all makes sense now’. There’s literally a baby on your bladder 🙂 

As the baby gets bigger, the space for the bladder to expand upwards becomes smaller and smaller. And that’s especially one of the reasons for those 3rd trimester every-hour-of-the-night pees. 

I physically remember the sensation after giving birth of not feeling like I needed to pee all the time. Even with the rest of me feeling battered, it was glorious.

What else do you not miss about pregnancy?

#pregnancy #pelvicphysio #pelvichealth #pregnancyjourney #momlife
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I really like showing it this way, because then it’s like, ‘Ohhhhhhh, it all makes sense now’. There’s literally a baby on your bladder 🙂 As the baby gets bigger, the space for the bladder to expand upwards becomes smaller and smaller. And that’s especially one of the reasons for those 3rd trimester every-hour-of-the-night pees. I physically remember the sensation after giving birth of not feeling like I needed to pee all the time. Even with the rest of me feeling battered, it was glorious. What else do you not miss about pregnancy? #pregnancy #pelvicphysio #pelvichealth #pregnancyjourney #momlife
4 weeks ago
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Butthole problems. If you’ve ever had kids, then you may know the interesting feeling of not being able to stop that wind from escaping. And it’s not always because your pelvic floor muscles are weak, sometimes it’s a tightness issue.

PSA: please do not actually stick a straw in your butt hole, but I do like these visualisations because it gets you FEELING things. We’ll typically start local with what is happening at the pelvic floor, and then go global to see what else in your musculoskeletal system is making this tricky for you.

I left my embarrassment about discussing bowel and bladder habits behind a long time ago, and I think we as a society need to remove the stigma associated with pelvic floor issues, because SO many people suffer in silence. 

At some point I will add more resources to the app beyond what’s already in there, so stay tuned!

#pelvicfloor #pelvicphysio #womenshealth #womensfitness #postpartum
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Butthole problems. If you’ve ever had kids, then you may know the interesting feeling of not being able to stop that wind from escaping. And it’s not always because your pelvic floor muscles are weak, sometimes it’s a tightness issue. PSA: please do not actually stick a straw in your butt hole, but I do like these visualisations because it gets you FEELING things. We’ll typically start local with what is happening at the pelvic floor, and then go global to see what else in your musculoskeletal system is making this tricky for you. I left my embarrassment about discussing bowel and bladder habits behind a long time ago, and I think we as a society need to remove the stigma associated with pelvic floor issues, because SO many people suffer in silence. At some point I will add more resources to the app beyond what’s already in there, so stay tuned! #pelvicfloor #pelvicphysio #womenshealth #womensfitness #postpartum
1 month ago
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