My Diastasis Recti and Hernia Repair Journey – one year on
A year ago I had my third umbilical hernia surgery along with diastasis recti repair. The latter involves stitching together the most superficial layer of abs (which are usually connected with a bit of fascia). I thought it might be helpful to others to document my journey so far. Unfortunately my first two hernia surgeries […]
Why on Earth Would you Spend Money on a Personal Trainer?
Plenty of people ask this question so I thought it would be interesting to dive deeper to see when and why it might be worth it. PERSON A: Used to be active and fit but a sedentary desk job and no exercise has left them with a few kilos too many, several postural issues and […]
Will I Ever have a Bladder of Steel again?
Last month I talked about diastasis recti (DR) and this month it’s time for the closely connected pelvic floor; these are the two most common postnatal topics I get asked about. From, do I have to do Kegels every day to, will I ever be able to do high-impact exercise without risking a leak? I […]
How do I Heal a Diastasis Recti?
I wanted to dive into one of the two most common postnatal topics that I get asked about: diastasis recti (DR) (the other one is pelvic floor dysfunction). They are linked as a DR can cause pelvic floor weakness and pelvic floor weakness can worsen a DR. It can also be accompanied by lower back […]
Once Postnatal, Always Postnatal?
This is a question I ponder regularly. I think it’s safe to say that you cannot change what your body has been through. However, I strongly believe that you can come back stronger than before – different for sure – but maybe even better than before! I also think it’s possible to become more mindful […]
Ten Benefits of Buggyfit for Expectant and New Mums
Most of us know that exercise is important for a myriad of health reasons – physical as well as mental. But are there specific reasons why exercise (such as Buggyfit group classes) can be helpful for pregnant women and postnatal mums? Absolutely! Read on to learn more. 1.IMPROVE WELL-BEING & REDUCE PHYSICAL PAIN: Moving your […]
Gaining a New Perspective
Hanging out… Gaining a new perspective… Surrendering and listening to my body… Last autumn, I took some time out (in Ibiza) to reflect on several things, one of them being my hip. I was born with hip dysplasia in my right hip which means a shallow hip socket and improper alignment of the femur bone […]