Postnatal Care 5: 12 weeks and beyond (return to running)
It is known that 1 in 3 women experience some urinary incontinence after having a baby and this common postnatal pelvic health issue can be a great barrier in return to exercise, especially high impact activities such as running.
Postnatal care 4: 8-12 weeks postpartum. Postnatal exercise and the benefits.
Following the healing and recovery phase we always advise a gradual return to exercise with modifications.
Postnatal Care 1:The first week after birth.
Giving birth is one of life’s truly remarkable experiences and pregnancy and delivery (vaginal or caesarean section) are major events that bring about much change to your body and your life. Therefore, it is critical to understand how this process has affected you to enable optimal recovery postpartum and a safe return to exercise.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training In Pregnancy - Part 2
Pebble dropping into water. This is one of the visualisation cues we give women to assist in relaxing their pelvic floor prior to delivery.
Birth Preparation with a Women's Health Physio.
Women's health physiotherapists all over Australia continue to hear a similar narrative and phrase at postpartum appointments - “I wish I had have known”.