Exercising during the prenatal phase has many benefits. Some of there include: Reducing risks of hypertension (high blood pressure) Improves sleep and mood Reduces back pain and improves posture May reduce the risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and cesarean delivery Mintaines general fitness and improves cardiovascular fitness The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), […]

There are so many benefits from taking part in physical activity in the postnatal period, some of which include: Faster postnatal recovery Relieves stress and may reduce the risk of postnatal depression Helps to strengthen and tone abdominal muscles and slow bone loss during lactation Helps with sleep, general mood and energy levels Also helps […]

Breastfeeding can be so overwhelming and there can be a lot of pressure these days to breastfeed. If breastfeeding is not for you then that is absolutely fine and you shouldn’t feel bad for making that decision. The decision is yours to make and you need to do what is best for you and your […]

Before I got pregnant, I worked out a lot. I was doing at least 4 1hr long runs a week and sometimes more; at least half of them were trail runs. I was also doing weights workouts, core work, climbing, cycling etc. Pretty much every holiday my husband and I went on involved hiking and […]