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Heal your diastasis with food!
I really enjoyed listening to a webinar from Jessica Drummond of the Integrative Women's Health Institute last week.
One of the sections that I was particularly interested in was on postnatal soft tissue and wound recovery - applicable particularly for those with diastasis or a c-section and perineum wound.
My advice nutritionally has always been to use bone broth either in soups or gravies but her information will give you a few more tools to use!
Eating foods that are high in collagen can help t…
One of the sections that I was particularly interested in was on postnatal soft tissue and wound recovery - applicable particularly for those with diastasis or a c-section and perineum wound.
My advice nutritionally has always been to use bone broth either in soups or gravies but her information will give you a few more tools to use!
Eating foods that are high in collagen can help t…
5 tips for preventing back pain when caring for children
As I was walking home from class yesterday a father and his toddler walked past me. The dad was taking tiny baby steps in time with his son, was crouching in a squat position to be at his son's level and was leaning over to one side in order to hold his hand. This reminded me of how Becky used to love to hold my finger as she walked - up until her hand was big enough to hold mine. And how it hurt my back let alone nearly dislocated my finger!!!
The trouble with having bad posture when you're c…
The trouble with having bad posture when you're c…
When can I run again?
If you search the internet for the answer to starting running again after baby you may well be confused by the information out there. There are some people who are back to their normal regime way before 6 weeks postpartum, others who advocate avoiding all sorts of exercise. So what's right for you?
First up you shouldn't return to formal exercise until 6 weeks postnatal (8-10 if you've had a caesarean) and you should be getting the all clear from your doctor, although I know some doctors wait t…
First up you shouldn't return to formal exercise until 6 weeks postnatal (8-10 if you've had a caesarean) and you should be getting the all clear from your doctor, although I know some doctors wait t…
Words of advice for new mums
And your first piece of advice is - feel free to ignore this advice. As a new mum you are likely to get a lot of advice in the next few weeks, most of it unasked for and much of it unwanted. The biggest thing you can do is take courage, forge your own path and not worry what anyone else thinks. If there was only one way of doing things then there would be only one parenting book...
The right way to parent
Having said that, here's some things that helped my mums - many of the same things came up…
The right way to parent
Having said that, here's some things that helped my mums - many of the same things came up…
Incontinence Part 2
November was national incontinence and bladder health awareness month in the U.S. As lots of the training resources I use come from there it seemed an ideal time for me to bang on about my favourite subject again!
I've already covered stress incontinence, which is the most prevalent
/stress-incontinence/
But there are other types as well. And bear in mind incontinence isn't just urine, it can also be faecal
I've already covered stress incontinence, which is the most prevalent
/stress-incontinence/
But there are other types as well. And bear in mind incontinence isn't just urine, it can also be faecal
- Stress - leaking due to a change in pressure on the bladder eg jumping, running, sneezing,…
What's with the six week rule?
There's been a few people in my classes recovering from injuries and minor operations recently. Then of course there's the mums who are recovering from childbirth - considered a trauma whatever experience they have had! But despite the range of severity and site of injuries, there seems to be a six week rule - no returning to exercise until after six weeks . What's so special about six weeks?
Stages of Wound Healing
The answer lies in the four stages of wound healing. Tissue is the same no m…C-Section Recovery
There is more to successful c-section recovery than just stopping driving and no hoovering! Do try to get as much help as possible in the early days - I know we always want to do everything but you have just had major abdominal surgery. So even if you feel ok you still need to take it easy otherwise recovery can take much longer. A general rule of thumb is to not lift or push anything heavier than your baby for the first 6 weeks - this includes the pushchair. Other considerations are:
- Cont…
Crunches are a waste of time
I'm always being asked about exercises to flatten the abs so I should explain why I don't do crunches in my classes.
One of the main things to bear in mind is the saying that abs are made in the kitchen - it's more about nutrition than anything else. You cannot choose an exercise to reduce fat in a certain area and according to Men's Health Magazine it would take over 22,000 crunches to burn 1lb of fat. And for us women, the stomach is where we mostly accumulate fat. So watching what you eat …
A Pain in the Bum - Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP), sometimes known as Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) or SI Joint Pain - can be felt in the back, bum, legs and front of pelvis.
It’s a common problem in pregnancy – 20% of pregnant women get it, although it can be as much as 50%. But remember common does not mean normal - so you don't have to just put up with it! The good news is that it does tend to clear up after pregnancy – only 7-8% women still have a problem postnatally. But how you deal with it in pregnancy wil…
8 Ways To Lose Your Mummy Tummy
There was an article this week that showed Zara Phillips/Tyndall out for the day, dressed up, enjoying herself. The photo showed off a bit of a bump so people were assuming she was pregnant again. She then had to issue a statement that she wasn't. I must admit, I felt a bit sorry for her - nothing worse than being asked when baby's due when you're not even pregnant...
Anyway, the article went on to assume that Zara had diastasis recti. This is a possibility as 36% of women have it past 8 wee…Categories
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