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\nThis page will contain my most favourite links to exercise options for women throughout all life stages. I will cover specific areas\u00a0where advice on pelvic floor exercises and general exercises may vary depending on circumstances.
\nAll exercise for women who have pelvic floor problems should be tailored to their specific needs after careful assessment. Firstly a little read and plug for Women’s health Physios ;<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Regular exercise is extremely important, especially with the growing obesity crisis, and it would be tragic if an easily-avoided issue such as Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) was a barrier to exercise for women. However, women need to know that certain exercises are likely to increase the risk of pelvic floor dysfunction, including SUI and pelvic organ prolapse (POP)<\/p>\n

Just a link to LOTS of videos<\/a> of exercises
\nBut…first of all lets start with some breathing…<\/a><\/p>\n

Pre natal
\nPost natal- Vaginal delivery – Caesarean section
\nProlapse
\nPelvic pain
\nPre- post pelvic \/ abdominal surgery<\/p>\n

Pre Natal<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s great to be active and stay fit while you\u2019re pregnant.\u00a0 Check with your midwife or doctor first to make sure there are no health problems to prevent you from exercising. If there are no problems, try to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise, like walking, on most days of the week.
\nRegular exercise can:\"IMG_0406.JPG.b.jpg_a\"<\/a>
\n\u2022 help you stay at a healthy weight
\n\u2022 help you relax
\n\u2022 help make you stronger and fitter \u2013 good for coping with pregnancy, labour and being a parent
\n\u2022 help decrease discomforts like back pain and varicose\u00a0veins that affect some pregnant women
\n\u2022 help decrease the chance of getting a type of diabetes (gestational diabetes) some women get in pregnancy, when combined with a healthy diet.
\nIf you haven\u2019t been physically active before pregnancy, it\u2019s good to begin gentle exercise. Walking, swimming and aqua classes (exercises in water) are good.
\nCome and join my pre- natal Pilates “powering through your pregnancy’.
\nAt Sports Focus Physiotherapy Northbridge\u00a0<\/a>I provide\u00a0small group Pre-natal Pilates classes for women 12-38 weeks pregnant. I\u00a0will progress you through stretches and strength exercises specifically designed for each trimester of your\u00a0pregnancy – using mat, gym ball and small apparatus<\/p>\n

Hug your baby: learn how to stabilise <\/a>and strengthen from the inside out: understand the role your deep TVA transverse Abdominus has in stabilising your pelvis together with your gluteal (butt) muscles and how to release, lengthen, breathe and prepare for your labour<\/p>\n

\u2022 Learn specific exercises and stretches to guide you through labour
\n\u2022 Get in touch with your Pelvic Floor
\n\u2022 Maintain your \u2018core\u2019 control and improve your health as your
\nbody shape changes
\n\u2022 Develop awareness, understanding and knowledge of your body and … POWER through your pregnancy!
\nThe class is held Monday evenings, 7-8pm $30.00 per class or pre-pay your program and save – just $125.00 for 5 weeks!
\nTo join the class or for more information come in and see us or call Northbridge on 9958 8986.
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\nPost natal
\n<\/strong>My general advice for mums in the first 6 weeks post natal both vaginal and caesarean section is to<\/p>\n