by Jen Wilson | Jun 6, 2019 | Diastasis Recti, Pelvic Floor, Post Natal, Post Natal Exercise, Post Natal Posture, Prolapse
You don’t really hear anyone mention the Fourth Trimester and it’s a pretty big deal so that’s why I wanted to write about it! There are many milestones during pregnancy, from your first appointment with your GP and midwife, your 12 and 20 week scans. The three...
by Jen Wilson | May 24, 2019 | Pelvic Floor, Post Natal, Post Natal Exercise, Prolapse
What is a Pelvic Organ Prolapse? A Prolapse is when one or more of the Pelvic Organs (the Bladder, Bowel or Uterus) slips from their normal position. This can happen when the Pelvic Floor Muscles become weak and are no longer able to do their job of supporting the...
by Jen Wilson | Mar 26, 2019 | Diastasis Recti, Pelvic Floor, Post Natal, Post Natal Exercise
I think it is fair to say that when it comes to the Pelvic Floor it is very much ‘Out of sight, out of mind!’ It certainly isn’t a muscle we are taught to exercise and strengthen throughout our lives until of course we become Pregnant! Many of us have a weak...
by Jen Wilson | Mar 22, 2019 | Diastasis Recti, Post Natal, Post Natal Exercise
There is so much to think about in those first few weeks of motherhood that it is very likely you won’t be giving much thought to looking after your body! However, it is important to understand that your body needs time to heal following pregnancy and childbirth and...
by Jen Wilson | Mar 18, 2019 | Diastasis Recti, Post Natal, Post Natal Exercise
WHAT IS DIASTASIS RECTI? Diastasis Recti is the stretching, lengthening and weakening of the entire abdominal wall that occurs during pregnancy and remains into the postnatal period. Diastasis means separation and during pregnancy we refer to the Diastasis of the...
by Jen Wilson | Mar 12, 2019 | Nutrition, Post Natal
I think it is fair to say that most of us are desperate to lose some baby weight once the little one has arrived. From our own desire to feel like ourselves again along with the added pressure in society to just pop back into shape! Our thoughts on food during this...
