by Caitlin Fris | Dec 6, 2016 | Pregnancy and post-partum
I can hear some of you say ‘that’s the last thing on my mind now’, and other’s saying ‘Yes, WHEN!’ and other’s saying ‘I’ve tried, and it feels different, will it ever be normal?’ and still others saying ‘I’m worried about what my partner will think of me now’. First...
by Caitlin Fris | Oct 19, 2016 | Exercise, Pain, Pregnancy and post-partum
Pelvic girdle pain, pelvic instability, symphysis pubis dysfunction. Similar names for the same problems. I’ve seen many pregnant women seeking treatment for their pain, and they usually preface the appointment with ‘It’s probably just pregnancy...
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...