The 1st 2 weeks when starting out with breastfeeding, pumping or a combo of the 2 are the most challenging. Here are some tips by Bex @Health2mama who has just gone through this for the 2nd time to make your experience much easier. 1) LEARN THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF LACTATION 1st STAGE In the 1st […]
After the 1st trimester it is recommended to reduce time exercising lying flat on your back WHY? The weight of the uterus puts pressure on the major vein called vena cava, which can reduce blood flow to the heart, then blood flow to your brain and uterus. Symptoms such as feeling dizzy, short of breath […]
After the strange and difficult last year of 2020 there will be likely even more New Goals and resolutions made than usual to ensure 2021 a better year!!! Why are typical New Year goals not realistic for Mums? For Mums currently pregnant or having given birth quite recently the most common Resolutions are not really […]
What is Pubic Symphysis Pain? What Is The Pubic Symphysis? The pelvis is made up of three bones. This circle of bones is shaped like a bowl with a hole and it has three joints. The joint in the front, which joins the front pubic bones together is known as the pubic symphysis (PS). It […]
Why is it advisable to continue exercising during pregnancy? As long as you have been given the ok by your doctor to exercise during pregnancy it is definitely worth doing. If undertaking the right forms of exercise then the benefits include: Keeping the pelvic floor strength up – helps prevent ‘uncontrolled weeing’ during and after […]
At Health2Mama we are so excited to launch our ‘ultimate recovery session’ for mums after birth. Rebecca Aldridge designed this session after having her daughter Aria in February 2018. She had a c section and found it a battle to get out and about lifting car seats and prams (when told to lift no more […]
What To Avoid When Exercising After Pregnancy 1) Exercises that can cause a diastasis recti to worsen If you have a diastasis recti then exercises such as situps, crunches, planks and bycicles can actually worsen your condition. If you are unsure whether you have a diastasis recti (read here for more information) then it is […]
What Can Cause An Outie Belly Button In Pregnancy?is an umbilical hernia? A hernia results when an internal body part pushes through between the rectus abdominis muscles as their muscle wall is thin and weakened. With the uterus growing in size and the increase in amniotic fluid and general retained fluid this all increases pressure […]
As all new parents finding time to keep fit in exercise with a baby or toddler can be pretty impossible at times. This is when the decision of actually including your baby into your exercise routine can be a great choice. There are a numerous benefits especially when including your baby whilst exercising: Great for […]
It is in the first year of a baby’s life that it grows and develops the fastest. Stimulation of the baby’s sensory and motor skills can only help enhance their development. By having lots of fun interaction and playtime with your baby is a great way to stimulate their development as their curiosity to learn […]
