Postpartum is a quest back to yourself, alone in your body again. You will never be the same. You are stronger than you were. Amethyst Joy The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. Yet so many mothers don’t receive the depth of care they need and deserve in...
Childbirth Recovery Mummy Movement Patterns When recovering from childbirth there is a lot of focus on your pelvic floor muscles and deep abdominals. This is great and absolutely the best starting point as these muscles form the foundations from which all other...
A healthy weight gain during pregnancy is guided by your Body Mass Index (a calculation derived from your weight and height) before pregnancy: BMI <18.5 between 28-40 lbs (13-18kg)BMI 18.5-24.9 between 25-35lbs (11-16kg)BMI 25 – 29.9 between 15-25lbs...
A healthy diet is especially vital during pregnancy to help your baby to develop and grow. It is important to eat a variety of different foods every day to get the right balance of nutrients that you and your baby need. The plate method is a great way to...
Benefits of exercise to you Exercise is generally a very good think for both you and your baby. It is recommended that pregnant women should engage in 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise on most if not all days of the week unless there is a medical...
Over half of new mothers will experience the ‘Baby Blues’, which start usually 3 to 4 days after birth and lasts usually a week. Women may have mood swings, burst easily into tears, over-react to things and feel irritable, low and anxious at times. Baby Blues do...
