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7 steps to help you prepare for a positive birth from the EMP founders

 Birth. What do you think of when you hear that word? Is it a vision of one of the most empowering and beautiful days of your life? Or does it bring up feelings of fear and disappointment? 

We’ve birthed 6 babies between us (in almost every way possible) and we know that birth rarely goes to plan. One-third of Aussie...

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You CAN Lift That: New Research on Safe High Intensity Exercise for Pregnancy

“She’s going to hurt her baby.”

“That’s just wrong.” 

“Irresponsible and Dangerous”

When cross-fit athlete Tia Clair Toomey shared videos of her participating in a gruelling cross-fit session at 8 months pregnant, amidst the positive comments from her legions of fans, there was of...

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What a Pelvic Health Physio really wants you to know about birth trauma

Despite one third of all mothers describing their birth as traumatic, so many women go into birth ill-prepared, says EMP Founder and Titled Women's Health Physiotherapist Lyz Evans. Here’s what she wants pregnant women to know.

Birth. What do you think when you hear this word? 

Is it visions of the most incredible day of...

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Can you ever ‘fix’ your Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Every thing you need to know about living with pelvic organ prolapse

 

Prolapse can steal so much from us. From chasing your child in the park or dancing at a friend’s wedding. To carrying your baby in a sling. Simple moments become tinged with doubt.  

Our body’s foundation feels weak. And so we grip. We contract. We try our best to hold on (and to hold in). And in this contraction,...

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The Truth About Abdominal Separation: The Science Behind Support Garments for optimal Postnatal Recovery

 

Abdominal separation. Those two words can bring up a lot of fear and confusion for new mothers. Whilst it is a normal part of pregnancy, and is the body’s way of creating space for your baby to grow and develop, abdominal separation or rectus diastasis has become a source of a lot of conflicting (and simply incorrect)...

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C-Section Recovery Week by Week - The Must-Have Recovery Tips

 

C-Section Recovery Week by Week

Congratulations! Birth can be one of the most incredible and transformative experiences of your life and C-Section birth is no different. The Empowered Motherhood Program C-Section Recovery Week by Week Program has supported thousands of women to heal from their C-section birth and return to the type of...

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The Four Essential Steps to a Better Postnatal Recovery

Birth can be one of the most beautiful, exhilarating and empowering moments of your life. And yet, for many women, it can also create feelings of regret, guilt and sadness. In Australia, one in three women will describe their birth as traumatic.

Despite knowing that birth and the first year of motherhood can be incredibly challenging,...

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Should I have a C-Section Birth so I don’t Make my Prolapse Worse?

Should I have a c-section for my next birth?

If you have experienced pelvic organ prolapse following birth, this is a really normal and logical question to be asking. And we deeply understand why you may want to have a c-section birth. You may have fear about how a second pregnancy or birth is going to impact your pelvic floor. You may...

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The Risks of Running After Birth - And How to Avoid Them

Running after birth - It can feel heavy, strange and even scary. So why do so many women want to rush back to running after birth?

Well, there’s the feeling of freedom of being outdoors and out of the house.
The mental and physical release. The endorphin rush. And of course, the weight loss that often accompanies running.

But...

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Your Essentials Guide to Safe Exercise with Prolapse

 

Being diagnosed with prolapse can feel incredibly overwhelming, frustrating and debilitating. You might feel very unsure as to what exercise is safe for you. And you also might be feeling fearful of making your symptoms worse.

We get it. We are here to help you to return to exercise safely with prolapse and heal your body in the best...

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