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It’s important for all women to look after their pelvic floor, but especially during pregnancy and after their baby is born. This special group of muscles work much like a supportive  sling and hold the   uterus, bowel, and bladder in their correct position. The pelvic floor muscles also support the urethra, rectum and vagina.   Pregnancy is a time of hormonal overload.  One of the main hormones is progesterone, also known as the ‘softening’ hormone. Its role is to loosen the woman’s muscles and ligaments so she can more easily give birth. Although this is beneficial, there’s a negative side...

If you have not yet given birth, you may assume that once the baby makes an appearance, your tummy will magically be restored to its pre-pregnancy state. Sisters, we’re afraid we have some bad news! Although we regularly see celebrities and other women in the public eye exiting the hospital with a totally flat midsection, this is quite possibly an illusion. Most women gain between 10-12.5kg while expecting a baby and the average baby weighs 3.5 kilos when born. So, let’s just say there’s probably going to be a bit of excess weight after birth. Change in Body Shape As...

If you have had or plan to have a C-section, you will know that special care must be taken to recover post-surgery. A C-section involves an incision made just below the bikini line and usually requires a longer stay in hospital. Once back at home, new C-section mums have to take it easy to allow the wound to heal. This can mean avoiding any vigorous exercise for 6-8 weeks after delivery. Some mums can find there is a certain “overhang” of loose skin and excess fat which hangs over the C-section scar. Never fear, there is a solution at hand...

One of the most common questions women have after giving birth to their beautiful baba is how to tighten their belly. Childbirth, although natural, is hard on a woman’s body and can cause changes to the skin, muscle tone and proportions of the body which some women may find distressing. Of course, with the right preparation through pregnancy (individual circumstances permitting) precautions can be taken. A healthy diet, pregnancy appropriate exercise and a good moisturising routine can prepare the body for the miracle (and aftermath!) of giving birth. But what can a new mum do to fast track her body...