If you’re expecting a baby, you may be curious about what kinds of physical activity are good for you and your little one. One great option to consider is pregnancy Pilates. This friendly and informative blog post will describe why it’s a good idea to do...
Guest Article – by Dr Laurene O’Connor A patient of mine told me a story recently about how her and her siblings used to take bets on who could make their mother cry the quickest. As a mother this story makes me want to cry and laugh at the same time. Were...
After years of experience and taking many women through exercise during their pregnancy, from initial stages all the way to just before birth, there are 2 major physical issues that seem to have the biggest impact on women’s quality of life and pain during and after...
Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor What is the pelvic floor? The Pelvic floor (PF) is made up of muscles that spread across the bottom of your pelvis. They work to support your pelvic organs. This includes your bladder, intestines, and uterus in women. PF muscles...
It is easy to underestimate the importance of pregnancy exercise. Your ability to cope with pregnancy, especially after birth is easier with regular exercise throughout Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? The answer is generally yes. However, there are a few...
In general, most post-partum women can safely return to exercise about 6 weeks after the birth of their child. If they’ve had a natural delivery, they can return to exercise post-partum from 3 weeks, with the approval of their obstetrician. Without approval it...
