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At The Pregnancy Centre this month we show how an investment in time now, can save so much time and energy later. We discuss some ways to improve your posture, together with some exercises that can be incorporated into every day chores and a tool box of breathing and relaxation tips you can use during labour and for life. Remember when you begin, if any of the exercises don’t work quite the way you thought just stop, think, refocus and try again. You’ll be pleased you did - it’s always worth the wait!
A new book is available this month! 'Hold it Mama' by Physiotherapist, Mary O’Dwyer is 'The Pelvic Floor and Core Handbook for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond'. This is a book for women who want the best of both worlds – children and a strong, vibrant pelvic floor and core. Practical, easy to read and thoroughly informative, 'Hold it Mama' gives women the power to reclaim their fitness and pelvic health during pregnancy, birth and well beyond birth. To find out more visit www.holditsister.com
Pre Pregnancy |
Pre Pregnancy Planning
When planning a pregnancy, we often think about many things such as dietary needs and exercise. A growing baby will certainly place extra demands on our body and therefore this is a valuable time to identify any areas of weakness or little aches and pains you are concerned about. Our checklist may be a helpful guide.
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Pregnancy |
The Importance of the Pelvic Tilt
Who would have thought you could improve your looks, just by improving your posture! You can have a flatter looking tummy and look taller while soaking up many other health benefits all at the same time. It only takes a few minutes. To find out how, take a look at our new article 'The Importance of the Pelvic Tilt'.
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Labour |
Learning relaxation to use for labour and life
Many would agree that the words labour and relaxation don’t really go that well together. However many women have benefited greatly by using some simple breathing and relaxation techniques they have prepared and practiced for this very special time in their lives. To find out more you may like to read 'Learning Relaxation to use for labour and life'.
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Post Pregnancy |
Good posture lasts forever
If you have that saggy baggy feeling, you’re not alone. Take a look at our new article in the pregnancy section 'The Importance of the pelvic tilt'. Use this together with 'Good posture lasts forever'. It’s no quick fix, but we do consider it to be a wonderful jump start to a fitter feeling you after you have had your baby or babies.
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