by Caitlin Fris | Sep 20, 2016 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
Recovery after childbirth So, you’ve just had a baby, your vagina feels like its been mountain biking for 10 days straight, and you’re wondering what the hell to do to make it better? First off, read here, to learn what to do whilst in hospital after birth. Then,...
by Caitlin Fris | Sep 14, 2016 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
Recovery and exercise after childbirth After the first week of rest and recovery, it’s time to start thinking of a regular exercise regime. Yes, I know you’re exhausted and dazed and confused, and the last thing you feel like doing is putting on lycra, strapping your...
by Caitlin Fris | Sep 13, 2016 | Exercise, Pain, Pregnancy and post-partum
‘How long does it take to get my body back after having a baby?’ New mums often ask me this question, and the answer in my head is often ‘how long is a piece of string?’ but I know that’s not very helpful. So my second answer is ‘it took 9 months to make your baby, so...
by Caitlin Fris | Aug 23, 2016 | Bladder, Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
Vaginal prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse. Cystocele. Rectocele. Uterine prolapse. Sounds terrifying right? Images of a woman’s uterus hanging around her knees come to mind. And yes, it is often scary for a woman who feels it for the first time. But fear no more!...
by Caitlin Fris | Aug 5, 2016 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
1.‘I wasn’t exercising before I fell pregnant, so I can’t exercise now’ Wrong! *throws her hands up in the air in exasperation* The energy used during a ‘average’ labour is similar to the energy burnt during a half marathon. You wouldn’t go into a half marathon...
