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Pregnancy and Prolapse - Navigating Pregnancy with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pregnancy and Prolapse. IYKYK.

We understand just how difficult it can be to navigate your pregnancy with pelvic organ prolapse. You may have already noticed an increase in your symptoms and you may be wondering just how your body / pelvic floor is going to cope.

We understand the range of emotions you may be feeling about your pregnanc...

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Morning Sickness Survival Guide

Written by Kimmy Smith - Founder

Congratulations on your pregnancy! We know it may be hard to feel excited about the little life growing inside of you when you are experiencing unrelenting waves of nausea and fatigue.

If you are feeling defeated or deflated by morning sickness, please know that for the majority of women it passes .Hopef...

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C-Section Wound Massage

 

1. Understanding your C-Section Wound

A C-Section incision cuts through 7 layers of skin and tissue. Starting immediately from birth, your body will go through 4 main stages of healing. One of these stages involves the laying down of new collagen fibres and the contraction of the scar tissue. These new collagen fibres are laid down in a...

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Maternal Assisted C-Section Birth - Lyz's Birth Story

On the 1st day of May, we welcomed our third child into the world. My daughter Isabelle Florence was born by Maternal Assisted Caesarean Section (MAC) and it was such a magical and empowering birth.

In this post, I want to share the story of Isabelle's birth, as well as some more information about MAC births, including the steps I took t...

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How to Protect your Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy

 

Need a Reason to Do your Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy?

Here's a big one! If you are pregnant now and aren't experiencing incontinence or leaking you will be 62% LESS likely to experience incontinence in late pregnancy! #HUGE! You'll also have a 29% lower risk of developing urinary incontinence in the 3-6 months post-birth.

But this is only ...

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POP Awareness Month - What Exercise is Safe with Prolapse?

 

Prolapse is much more than 'just' a physical condition. It affects every area of your wellbeing - mental, emotional, sexual and social.

Right now you may feel like your body has failed you. You might feel a little broken or that your old life has suddenly been whipped out from under you.

We are here to remind you that you aren't broken....

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An Informed Birth - The Realities of Birth with Women's Health Physio

 

“I wish I had known”. After hearing that phrase from thousands of women, Titled Women's Health Physio Lyz Evans is sharing the realities of birthing in Australia today so that you can feel informed and empowered for your birth.

We are big believers in helping you to be informed of all the options surrounding your birth. So that you can cre
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Healing from Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss

 

Thank you for being here and taking the time to heal your body. We are very sorry for the loss of your pregnancy and we know that this must be an incredibly challenging time for you and your loved ones.

We have created this class to be a safe space where you can nurture yourself and start the healing process. It is a gentle combination o...

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Postnatal Return to Running - The Screening Checklist!

Postnatal Return to Running - Am I Ready?

Mumma! Let’s get you running!

We hope you have read Part One of this series and understand the changes your body has undergone during pregnancy and why it’s so important to wait until you are at least three months postnatal to return to running.

Our Empowered Motherhood Return to Running Progra...

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Returning to Running After Pregnancy - Are you Ready?

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 before you la...

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