It is important to give the quantity and quality of the foods and drinks you’re consuming some thought to ensure you are receiving all the energy and nutrients you need to produce milk for your baby, and to optimise your own health
When it comes to exercise in pregnancy and into early motherhood you’ll be pleased, and maybe surprised to hear that there is far more that you can do than you can’t. The top priority is to keep you and the baby safe, and the next thing on the list is to help your body to prepare for recovery in the best way possible.
It can feel like everyone else is living some perfect Instagram life without the #babyvomit, but the truth is that this newborn stage is worrying and challenging for nearly everyone.
Whether you are an avid gym goer, a seasoned runner or a complete beginner, returning to exercise after pregnancy can be challenging. Our bodies go through a lot during pregnancy and birth, and you need to take a gentle approach to returning to exercise after giving birth.
If you can’t fit into your old clothes, your belly is still rounded and soft and your stretch marks make you want to cry. It’s normal that your body looks like you’ve just had a baby- because you have! However there are lots of ways that you can help yourself if you’re struggling with your body image.
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.
Just like after any big life event, there is a natural knock on effect onto our emotions. Elinor, relationship therapist, shares the common signs and symptoms of Post Natal Depression.
Our resident relationship expert and pelvic health expert, covers how to safely return to having sex after pregnancy and the delivery of your little one.