Pregnancy is a miraculous journey filled with anticipation and wonder. Expectant mothers often seek guidance and support to ensure a smooth and healthy childbirth experience. While traditional prenatal care has long focused on medical interventions, a revolutionary approach known as Spinning Babies is gaining momentum for its holistic and gentle techniques to optimize fetal positioning. In this blog post, we'll delve into what Spinning Babies is all about and how it's reshaping the landscape of prenatal care.

After giving birth, the uterus undergoes a remarkable process known as involution. During pregnancy, the uterus expands to accommodate the growing fetus. After delivery, it needs to return to its pre-pregnancy size. This contraction process is facilitated by the release of the hormone oxytocin.

Oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone" or "bonding hormone," plays a crucial role not only in uterine contractions but also in stimulating milk ejection during breastfeeding. The contractions serve to expel any remaining tissue or blood from the uterine lining, promoting the healing process.

Bringing a new life into the world is a profound and beautiful experience, but it can also be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Postpartum life comes with a myriad of changes, and for many new mothers, these changes include dealing with issues related to the pelvic floor. In this blog post, we will delve into the often-overlooked aspect of postpartum health - the emotional and psychological impact of pelvic floor issues. We'll also explore strategies for coping with anxiety and depression while navigating the challenges of pelvic floor recovery.

The journey of childbirth brings about numerous changes in a woman's body, and while the focus is primarily on the new arrival, it's essential to address the postpartum recovery period as well. During this time, healthcare professionals may recommend the use of urinary catheters to assist with bladder management. In this post, we will explore the role of urinary catheters post-birth, highlighting their benefits and important considerations.

Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience that comes with a myriad of emotions and challenges. From the moment you hold your newborn in your arms, your body undergoes significant hormonal changes to support the needs of your baby. These hormonal changes play a crucial role in not only your physical recovery after childbirth but also your mental and emotional well-being

Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous experience, and for many mothers, a C-section (cesarean section) is a necessary and life-saving procedure. However, C-sections can leave scars that may impact a woman's physical and emotional well-being. Fortunately, microneedling, a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure, has gained popularity as a potential solution for improving the appearance of C-section scars. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of microneedling for C-section scars, based on insights from research articles.

Maybe you’re planning a C-section delivery or had one unexpectedly, here are the do’s & don’ts post C-section to make you’re translation into motherhood that little bit easier.

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of your life, but it does come with a lot of changes. During 9 months your body is experiencing constant hormone surges, increased weight gain, postural changes leading to aches and pains and maybe even some bladder leakage. It’s probably the first time in your life where you’ll hear the word ‘Pelvic Floor’ or actually start to take notice of it. Seeing a Women’s Health Physiotherapist can help you nurture, connect and prepare your pelvic floor.

Perineal trauma/pelvic floor tearing is an ongoing fear amongst women (especially first time mothers) and rightly so. I believe knowledge is power and educating women on the potential trauma and recovery can help eliminate the anxiety that's associated.

After the birth of your baby, there are so many things to stress about, like breastfeeding, when will my milk come in, bleeding and the first postpartum poop. The thought of having anything pass through your sore maybe torn pelvic floor can be scary and off putting. It can be painful if you’ve experienced tearing and required stitches, and slow and difficult to move if you’ve had a caesarean or taking pain medication. But please relax as I’m going to provide you with some tips to make it easier and less traumatic.

It’s a common topic among 21stcentury women, with the rise of achieving the perfect body. Do we give thanks to social media splashing the perfect body for us all to envy and reach for? Or to the fact that we as women are becoming more body conscious? During a post natal consultation when I ask if they have any other concerns, I quite frequently get asked about stretch marks.