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\nYou just can’t get enough pre – natal education…. providing you have an open and enquiring mind. This part of your life, whether it’s the first or subsequent pregnancies is an amazing journey for both your body and your mind.\u00a0 The way you approach this time will have an impact on your birthing outcomes. For me this is when I most<\/em> want to see you.
\nWomen’s Health Physios have a depth of knowledge on ‘preparing’ you physically for your birth.\u00a0 Over the last twenty years there has been a real move away from specific ‘childbirth preparation’ exercise classes. \u00a0Much of the blame for this has to be placed at the feet of our Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. No disrespect to our amazing doctors, but\u00a0you do<\/em> need to specifically train for birth.
\nYou need to understand the process, what changes happen to your body, which muscles need work ..to strengthen, stretch, relax and much, much more.
\nBirthing is a natural process, but\u00a0 everyday postures and work habits do not help prepare\u00a0you to ‘give birth’… believe me it is the most physically demanding thing I have ever done. You need a Women’s health physio to help with your posture, pregnancy exercises and pelvic floor education. Now I have had my little ‘hissy fit’<\/em>\u00a0 on with the info
\n…<\/em> Pre- pregnancy <\/strong> Planning a pregnancy and trying to get pregnant can be, for some couples long and difficult and for others accidental, quick and easy. These links have some good information on the statistics surrounding pregnancy!
\nThe road to conception<\/a>
\nGetting Pregnant<\/a>
\nHealty eating during pregnancy<\/a>
\nLet’s look at pregnancy week by week . You will find many pregnancy calculator apps, which send you regular information about what to expect . The link below takes you through each trimester week by week.
\nPregnancy The Three Trimesters
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Pregnancy\u00a0and exercise<\/strong>: During your pregnancy you will need to focus on specific muscle groups. Strengthening and stretching muscles in the pelvis and legs together with understanding and awareness of your changing posture. \u00a0I encourag<\/em>e alot of calf stretches to aid in squatting. \u00a0Some women with knee (patello-femoral tracking) problems may not be able to work towards the deep squatting ( in your late pregnancy) that helps strengthen legs, \u00a0open the pelvic outlet and stretch the pelvic floor.\u00a0 Modified positions can help…but you will need to get up and down from the floor when bub arrives; \u00a0and then there is all the picking up of toys as they get older…<\/p>\n

The website “The Pregnancy Centre<\/a>” \u00a0is a fantastic resource that I use all the time and highly recommend.\u00a0 Dianne is an Elite Personal Trainer with a background of 22 years as a Physiotherapist working in pregnancy, postnatal and pelvic floor fitness, in\u00a0Australia who has devoted a lot of time to the advancement of on-line women’s health education.
\nThis next website\u00a0is a great bedtime read…do not print it!!\u00a0-NSW health a 172 pages of really straight forward up to date (2012) information about everything involved with having a baby http:\/\/www.health.nsw.gov.au\/kidsfamilies\/MCFhealth\/Pages\/having-a-baby.aspx<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the content list……Antenatal care
\nChoices for care during pregnancy and birth
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\nGive me strength: pre- and post-natal exercises
\nCommon concerns in pregnancy
\nStages of pregnancy
\nGetting ready for labour and birth
\nLabour and birth
\nAfter your baby is born
\nFeeding your baby
\nThe first weeks of parenthood
\nPrenatal testing and genetic counselling
\nHaving a baby at 35+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"IMG_0405.JPG.1\"<\/a>
\nMultiple pregnancy: when it\u2019s twins or more
\nComplications in pregnancy
\nComplications in labour and birthing
\nEarly arrival: when a baby comes too soon
\nBabies with special needs
\nYour feelings in pregnancy and early parenthood: what all parents need to know
\nRelationships in pregnancy and early parenthood
\nWhen a baby dies
\nLearning more about pregnancy, birth, babies and parenthood
\nAnd here is another great website <\/a>from pregnancy …all the way through. Also a great area on the site ‘my neighbourhood’ where you can search for all sorts of useful information near you.
\nExercise and Pregnancy<\/strong>
\nTake a look at this short video<\/a> I did with Melissa<\/a> explaining the postural changes that take place in your body during pregnancy.
\nExercise is a great way to keep fit, stay in shape and feel good about yourself and life in general.\u00a0Pregnancy does not change this for most women. Despite the differences in your body, exercise is still important. Some studies have suggested that exercise during pregnancy will help with an easier and shorter labour and birth, fewer caesarean surgeries, a quicker recovery postpartum, a quicker return to your pre-pregnancy weight, not to mention a healthier feeling pregnancy.<\/p>\n

When you might need special attention or limited exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n