Aby is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist specialising in pregnancy, birth, and postnatal recovery. She has two very energetic boys, and it was her own experience of the motherhood journey that made her want to support other people through this amazing, yet challenging time
Many aspects of becoming a Mum can come as a surprise and most have said the phrase “why did no one tell me?”. So, here are some things that can occur as a result of a vaginal birth and what you can do to help your recovery.
Whether you had planned to have a C-section or not, congratulations on your new arrival. Not only have you had major abdominal surgery, but you also have the effects of pregnancy to recover from, whilst taking care of a small human. In a word, you are incredible. So what can you expect in your recovery?
Healing from the effects of both pregnancy and birth takes time, but you can support healing with simple daily habits in the early weeks. Read Aby's article to discover a Pelvic Health Specialists top tips for postpartum recovery.
Recovering after pregnancy and birth and returning to full exercise really is a journey. Aby, Pelvic Health Specialist, shared her guidance on how and when you should return to exercise after the arrival of your little one.
Your pelvic health muscles have to work overtime during pregnancy., to help with the extra weight your pelvic muscles have to carry during the pregnancy period our Pelvic Health expert, Aby, is here to help guide you through some simple exercises that can help to strengthen your pelvic floor.