Exercise after birth is great for so many reasons! More than anything, it is good for your mental wellbeing. Getting out of the house to go for a walk or to a pilates class will help to raise your energy levels, recover from pregnancy and labour, feel stronger and more confident and will provide you with an avenue to socialize. Even just 10 minutes of exercise a day will help to boost your energy levels.
Read MoreYou may hold the assumption that abdominal exercises are not safe to perform during pregnancy. This notion is completely untrue. Rather, some exercises are not suitable and some are. In fact, some abdominal exercises and pelvic floor exercises are extremely beneficial to do during pregnancy.
Exercising throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period is extremely beneficial for both your physical and mental health, as you deal with the stresses of pregnancy, birth and caring for a newborn.
Performing core and pelvic floor exercises properly can be a tricky task! Knowing how to breathe correctly is first and foremost extremely important. I also have a few tips and tricks that can help.
Read MoreYou may have been told by your physio that you have SPD it or you may be experiencing pelvic girdle pain - in which case you should definitely book in and see a Women’s health physiotherapist.
Read MoreYou have had a baby recently & have been given the all clear to exercise! Amazing! But now what? Are there particular exercises that you should be doing or is it safe to do what you were doing pre-pregnancy?
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