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From the desk of Dianne

Like most mothers I wear many hats, and the changing roles and faces of motherhood never cease to amaze me. We often have more than one desk too. Recently while at one of my desks I got to see beautiful brand new babies, from a week old to a few months old, coming into the practice on one day, as their mothers needed some attention post birth. Something I have learned on the journey of motherhood, from author Lisa Grace Byrne, is about the paradoxes of motherhood. The many ups and downs, are also expressed in the book Mother Love by Dr Melanie Strang, who's article post we reconnect to today. I read this only when my children where older and so 'wished' I had had access to the wisdom imparted back then. So this edition of our newsletter is about the restoring parts of ourselves as mothers, whether it be by two minutes for us, words of insight from others, or something more. Enjoy the process and remember to include some Mummy Self Care in your Day. You may even want to wear your tiara!.

 

Pregnancy

Mother Love - Embracing the Ups and downs of Motherhood

Gathering experiences from parents around Australia and facts from medical professionals, Mother Love gets real about what it means to become a parent and normalises those fears and expectations. Written by Dr Melanie Strang, a medical practitioner and mother of two, this book highlights the neglected transition from 'person' to 'parent', looking at the emotional aspects of the journey, helping you to welcome your new role as 'parent' with confidence and strength.

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Post Pregnancy

Postnatal Core and Ball Exercises

For an example of some postnatal exercise options using a Swiss ball, see our free handout below.

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Post Pregnancy

Returning to Core and Resistance Work after Birth

The Pelvic Floor First campaign put together resources to help new mothers make better choices when getting back into the gym and core exercises. Many women incorrectly think that their body is ready to do planks, sit ups and stronger resistance work, before giving time for their pelvic floor to recover and their back and abdominals to strengthen with postnatal level work. To read more on this, click on Read Full Article button.

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