Calf cramps in pregnancy
Written by: The Pregnancy Center
I have been experiencing calf cramps now that I am pregnant. What can I do to help this?
During pregnancy many women notice that they experience calf cramps, especially at night time when sleeping (or trying to sleep). There are varied causes of calf cramps during pregnancy, but no noted single cure for them.
One of the reasons your calf muscles may cramp is because you have an extra 40-50% of blood volume in your system which...
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Pregnancy Priorities
Written by: The Pregnancy Center
"Pregnancy Priorities" is an article we contributed to for Fitpro UK in their Spring magazine. Many thanks go to Jo Cordell-Cooper from Tasmania, Kylianne Farrell from Karratha WA, Sam Kirker from Queensland and Michelle Scott from Perth WA, for helping contribute to this article.
Pregnancy-article.pdfDianne also did a Pregnancy Priorities Podcast with Jane Waller Director of Fitpro when she was over in Western Austra...
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Chiropractice Care for Pregnancy, Bir...
Written by: The Pregnancy Center
A visit to the beautifully layed out practice at Heart & Soul Chiropractic, in Mandurah, WA, to meet Dr Alessandra Demarte, resulted in us doing a podcast together on the Running to the Core podcast, late in 2025.
Dr Alla, as she is known to her clients, is the principal chiropractor at Heart & Soul Chiropractic. She has a special interest and training in pregnancy and paediatrics, and over a cuppa we talked about som...
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5 Skincare Essentials For Pregnant Wo...
Written by: Mia Taylor
Being pregnant is often considered a blissful state, but some pregnant women would disagree as pregnancy can often be uncomfortable and exhausting. But, there are ways to make your nine months better, and one of them is making sure your skin has everything it needs. Besides your regular skincare routine, you should also implement other, equally healthy tips, so for that reason, here are some skincare (and also self-care) essential...
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What is a prolapse?
Written by: The Pregnancy Center
A prolapse is the name used when the organs in your pelvis (your uterus, bladder and/or bowel), drop down into the vagina instead of sitting in their normal position. This can cause a heaviness, dragging or aching type of feeling in the vaginal area, which often feels worse at the end of the day, and better in the morning or after lying down. Some women also notice lower abdominal aching and backache due to having a prolapse. A bu...
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