Women’s voices: Incontinence
Some women in the MAMMI study told us about their experience and perceptions of incontinence during and after pregnancy. Let’s look at the different ways women spoke about incontinence. Acceptance …
Course: Women’s Health After Motherhood
Tip of the week: Returning to exercise
Returning to exercise after birth is great for promoting good physical health and strength, but for many women, the most important benefits of returning to exercise are found in the …
Timeline to exercise
Let’s take a look at a suitable timeframe to return to exercise following childbirth. This is a general guide for women in full health. If you have experienced health issues …
Track your PFME Progress
A good way to motivate yourself to do Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises (PFMEs) is to track your progress over time. In the Downloads section below, we are including three trackers …
Next week: Pelvic floor muscle exercises and incontinence
We’ve now reached the end of Week 1! Thanks for all your comments and input into the course. Week 2 is all about pelvic floor muscle exercises, and treating incontinence, …
Returning to exercise: Things to think about
Women who exercise regularly, and see it as a simple part of healthy living, have reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and have greater bone density, strength and reported …