What to expect when you see a Women’s Health Physio
What should you expect when you see a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist for the first time? Consent. Keep in mind everything we ask you, we ask with your consent so [...]
Perineal Massage
What is the perineum? Your perineum is the space between your vagina and anus. This area gets significantly stretched with a vaginal birth and is where you can generally tear. [...]
Left versus Right Side Lying in Pregnancy
Which one is safer? We used to always say 'only lay on your left side when you're pregnant'. This is because it was thought that as the uterus grows, [...]
Why you need to strengthen your pelvic floor after having a baby
To prevent bladder leakage Think of your pelvic floor as a hammock that runs from your pubic bone to your tailbone. This hammock lifts up your pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, [...]
Safe Exercise in Pregnancy
Is it safe to exercise in pregnancy? When it comes to exercise in pregnancy, there are many opinions and theories that go around about what is and isn’t safe. It [...]
3 ways to check if you’re squeezing your pelvic floor properly
Ever wondered if you’re actually squeezing your pelvic floor when you try to? If you have never actively squeezed your pelvic floor before, or don’t do it often, you may [...]
What is your pelvic floor?
We hear a lot about our pelvic floor day to day, but it can be difficult to understand what makes up our pelvic floor and what it does, especially when [...]