by Caitlin Fris | Nov 13, 2016 | Bowels, Pregnancy and post-partum
OASIS – Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries. Also known as 3rd or 4th degree tears from childbirth. Ouch. You know that puckering and lifting your perineum off the seat sensation you just got? Welcome to your pelvic floor ladies. OASIS can effect the function of...
by Caitlin Fris | Nov 11, 2016 | Pregnancy and post-partum
Cesarean Section Recovery 1. Preparation Let me preface this by saying that if you’ve had an emergency C-section, then obvs it’s a bit late to prepare. However, all of these things will still be helpful to start doing now. Preparing and practicing the...
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!...
