Abdominal Birth

Abdominal Birth

Abdominal Birth Let’s talk about WORD CHOICE surrounding caesarean birth. How did the word Caesarean birth come to be? ​ Caesarean birth was according to some named after “Caesar” as in Julius Caesar who was born via his mother’s abdomen!...
Feeling empowered in your birth space

Feeling empowered in your birth space

Feeling empowered in your birth space Giving birth is a huge life event and one that for many can leave us feeling confused and de-railed afterwards. However, it is possible to feel confident and in control of your birth choices and birth environment if you use the...
Am I in labour? Is it braxton hicks or even hiccups?

Am I in labour? Is it braxton hicks or even hiccups?

Am I in labour? Is it braxton hicks or even hiccups? When I trained in pelvic health as a physiotherapist we taught an active birth class that described labour in 3 stages. For instance, it is widely acknowledged amongst health care practitioners that: The three...
Are you ready to return to running?

Are you ready to return to running?

Are you ready to return to running? Earlier this year, three physiotherapists collaborated together to make the first ever “returning to running post natal guidelines for medical, health and fitness professionals managing this population”. Tom Goom, Emma...