Abdominal Separation
Abdominal separation or DRAM (diastasis rectus abdominal muscle) is a thinning and widening of the linea alba, with weakening of the rectus muscles. The linea alba is the midline connection between the two rectus muscles. It runs from the breastbone to the pubic bone.
Recovery after Childbirth
Pregnancy and childbirth (by whichever means) take a gruelling toll on the body and far too often, physical recovery after birth if not a high priority for women. Your whole world is revolving around your new baby’s every need and all of the visitors - however, you need to stop and take care of yourself.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is an inability to hold your urine whenever pressure is applied on your pelvic floor. This usually happens during certain physical activity or sudden movements.
Urinary Incontinence
40% of Australian women experience urinary incontinence, but often they don’t seek help
It is common, but not normal!
Pelvic Floor Exercises in Pregnancy
You might have heard other asking:
Should I be doing pelvic floor exercise during pregnancy?
Should I wait till after the delivery before starting pelvic floor exercises?
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is a specific form of low back pain that can occur separately or in combination with lower back pain.