Supported Mums Blog
All these blog posts are for new mums who want reliable information and effective exercises to help bring their body back after giving birth. There is professional advice and great signposts for fixing bladder, bowel, abdominal and pelvic floor problems. Here are all the articles in the the order they were written or you can jump straight to a category to suit you from the menu bar.
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How much should you drink in a day? & When should you have a wee?
Two tricky questions… Other health and hygiene questions are easy. How often should you clean your teeth? Wash your hair? Change your pants? But these two bladder questions – How much should you drink? and When should you wee? are full of issues, myths & legends. This article helps you understand the UK guidelines, understand why … Continue reading How much should you drink in a day? & When should you have a wee?
Read MoreCan I run yet? 10 things to check before you take your post-baby body for a run
Can I run yet? is a popular request from postnatal mums in physio clinic. Before you dash out that door, use this postnatal checklist to make sure that your body is primed and ready for a successful, rewarding and injury free run. Download a printable of the 10 checks here. We all love running … Continue reading Can I run yet? 10 things to check before you take your post-baby body for a run
Read MoreMy favourite standing pelvic floor exercise, ever
This is absolutely my favourite standing pelvic floor exercise. I love that it anchors you to the spot with a quick little routine to stop you getting distracted part way through. Honestly takes 35 seconds but pings your pelvic floor muscles awake. Little and often improves muscle memory, reaction times, and encourages quick muscle … Continue reading My favourite standing pelvic floor exercise, ever
Read MoreVaginal cones: a modern girl’s guide to the ancient art of pelvic floor weights
Vaginal cones and weights; relatively cheap and a good way to progress your pelvic floor training Vaginal cones and weights are a very different concept to electronic devices. They are cheaper and more accessible for most people. However, there is a bit of a knack to using them correctly. They are particularly good for … Continue reading Vaginal cones: a modern girl’s guide to the ancient art of pelvic floor weights
Read MoreThe Knack: my No 1 piece of physio advice for new mums
I still clearly remember when I helped a client stop leaking in just one week by teaching her the Knack – and she was FURIOUS. Sarah came to physio with the problem of urinary stress incontinence, leaking urine when she coughed and sneezed. It had been happening since her second son was born……….17 years before. … Continue reading The Knack: my No 1 piece of physio advice for new mums
Read More3 Ps of a perfect poo: are you sitting comfortably?
There are 3 Ps of a perfect poo which you should keep in mind during your ablutions! Are you or family doing any naturally?? How do you sit? Do some people in your family take a LONG time in the toilet? Who reads the paper? (Should you keep books in the loo?) Might you be … Continue reading 3 Ps of a perfect poo: are you sitting comfortably?
Read MorePostnatal sex giving you Valentine’s blues?
When you are busy with a newborn baby, sex can drop quite low on your ‘to do’ list. If it isn’t even comfortable when you do find the moment, it is all too easy to lose the intimacy in your adult relationship. There are some simple but effective things you can do yourself, straight away, to … Continue reading Postnatal sex giving you Valentine’s blues?
Read MorePilates spine curl vs traditional bridge – what’s the difference?
Spot the difference? They look the same – bottom in the air – but the difference is how you get there. If you are not sure about the difference between a classic bridge and a Pilates spine curl then do read on…. How a traditional bridge works The traditional ‘bridge’ exercise has been around for years, … Continue reading Pilates spine curl vs traditional bridge – what’s the difference?
Read More3 Tips to control abdominal doming in tabletop position
Take care you are not training a pot belly Do you have a suspicion that each time you bring that second leg up into tabletop position you get an abdominal bulge or doming? As tabletop legs is the starting position and foundation for so many of the advanced pilates and core exercises it is absolutely essential … Continue reading 3 Tips to control abdominal doming in tabletop position
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