Breastfeeding: The good, the bad and the ugly.

Breastfeeding: The good, the bad and the ugly.

Breastfeeding: The good, the bad and the ugly. The reality is it’s a mixture of all three and some parts take more centre stage than others. This blog post is based purely on my own experiences of breastfeeding my own two children and may not resonate with...
Caesarean section scar tissue massage

Caesarean section scar tissue massage

Caesarean section scar tissue massage Did you know that post caesarean section surgery your scar tissue should be massaged? Were you told how to let air get to it to allow it to heal, then to try and walk tall to allow the scar to lengthen or even to touch it and...
Pregnancy: the second time round

Pregnancy: the second time round

Pregnancy: the second time round Here we go again – I’m pregnant for the second time. I’m ecstatic and feel very privileged but was in complete shock at the news for the first few weeks. I didn’t feel pregnant – until I took the test and...
Birthday celebrations – one year on

Birthday celebrations – one year on

Birthday celebrations – one year on The Pilates Physio is one year old and celebrates it’s first birthday milestone in April. I wanted to write this blog about that first year as both a reflection and a thank you for the gratitude I have for getting me to...
A tribute to my late mum

A tribute to my late mum

Mum you were a shining star And we know you’re still here both near and far. We’ll always remember your big sunny smile And the constant photos you took all the while.   Your passion for speedway led you to our Dad, Who with him you travelled and...
How I overcame fear of needles

How I overcame fear of needles

Before having my little boy I had two real phobias: Fear of needles and fear of childbirth. My needle phobia has always been a problem. I often fainted following injections – I think it was the thought of the pain rather than the actual injection that scared me...