Will Exercise Affect My Ability to Breastfeed?
Guest Post by Jen Dugard This is a common question amongst new mums and one I also wondered about after giving birth to my son and being keen to get back into the gym. Research by Lovelady et al (1995) examined the effects of a twelve week exercise program on lactating women. The results of this […]
Healthy Mum = Healthy Kids
Guest Post by Jen Dugard We are all told it’s good to exercise and as mums we know we should be doing it, but sometimes it’s just hard to find the time and motivation with the other million and one things that need to be done. But what if the exercise that YOU do actually […]
5 Steps to Get Back Your Mojo
Struggling to get going in the morning? Feel like it’s a triumph if you’re had a shower today? Lost your mojo post baby? Not feeling good about yourself? It can be hard when you become a parent, because it was often the things you did, that gave you your sense of identity, esteem and achievement. […]
Six Secrets About Pregnant Women
Guest Blog By Jen Dugard Many mums I meet are battling things we cannot see. It’s not until you delve beneath the surface a little do you find that the appearance they are keeping up is not the complete and whole reality of life with children. From pregnant mums who have stopped exercising all together […]
Staying Connected As Couple
When I see clients in my relationship counselling practice, a common theme is that there is no “me time” and no “us time” or couple time. The reality is that no one will give you more time, so perhaps you need to look at your priorities, the things that matter most to you. Inevitably I […]
The 3 Rules on How to Push your Pram
Guest Blog by Jen Dugard There are a few simple rules you can implement to protect your body from something you do VERY regularly when you have a baby. Get it right now and you can protect yourself as they get bigger and heavier, AND you might even find you get a good workout (not […]
5 Weeks to Christmas! My 4 Tips for Staying Calm in the Festive Season
I was out at my local shopping centre this week when I saw real Christmas trees for sale and I realised just how close we are to Christmas. I know it’s a bit of a cliche, but this year has really flown, especially as I have been completing additional studies. As much as I am […]
5 Reasons You Need a Women’s Health Physio on Your Pregnancy Team
Guest Blog by Jen Dugard When a woman finds out she is pregnant she almost immediately starts to gather her team. Her circle of trusted friends and professionals that will help her through her pregnancy and into motherhood. There are the more obvious team members; her partner (first in line!), then there is usually a […]
Overcoming the pitfalls of isolation
More and more new parents are suffering in silence with an overwhelming feeling of being alone and isolated at a time when they expected to feel joy and excitement with the arrival of their new baby. There are many different scenarios effecting new parents: For some there is a feeling of lack of control, grief […]
