"October is Menopause Awareness Month" Why Your Pelvic Floor Feels Different in Your 40s—and the 3 Steps Every Woman Needs to Know

If you are in your mid-40s and sudden leaks or a strange pelvic heaviness are disrupting your daily routine, take a deep breath. You are not broken. You are navigating perimenopause, and your body is simply responding to a new set of physiological rules.

With October marking Menopause Awareness Month, it is the ideal time to clear up the confusion around pelvic health in our 40s.

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Autumn Pelvic Health Reset: Cozy Vibes, Smart Strategy, and Big News! 🍂

As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to turn, our natural instinct is to slow down, pull out the cozy knits, and reset our daily routines.


Autumn is a season of transition. We change our wardrobes, adjust our daily habits, and shift our exercise routines indoors or onto fresh autumn trails. But while we’re busy preparing for the cooler months, it’s worth asking: how is your...
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Is Your Summer Fitness Routine Doing More Harm Than Good?

There is something about the approach of summer that shifts our focus entirely. The anticipation of sunny beaches, blue skies, and warm vacations brings a beautiful wave of positive energy. But along with those daydreams, another familiar thought often creeps in: the frantic urge to jump into a "bikini diet" and kickstart a vigorous new exercise routine to get in shape for our once-a-year sun expo...

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Your Pelvic-Health Spring Checklist 🌷

There is something about that first real stretch of spring sunshine that changes everything.  The days are finally getting longer, the birds are waking up earlier, and the urge to get outside is hitting us all.

I’ve been spending more time in the garden and at the park lately, and it’s wonderful to see the world blooming. But for many of us, this "active" season brings its own set of reminders. M...

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Walking for a Stronger Pelvic Floor: Dispelling the Misconceptions

 When it comes to pelvic health, many women do not immediately associate walking with strengthening the pelvic floor muscles or alleviating symptoms of incontinence and prolapse. However, contrary to popular belief, walking can be an excellent form of exercise for those experiencing any number of pelvic health concerns. In this blog, we will debunk the misconception that walking is detrimental to ...

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Tis the season to be jolly, farlahlahlahlah, lah, lah, lah, laaaaahhhhh. But, not if you're peeing your pants.....

The festive season is a celebratory time for most of us. But along with all the fun and excitement that Christmas brings, it can also bring an increase in pelvic health symptoms…

Why? Simply because we are less active, and we are also consuming unhealthy and large diets which our bodies aren’t use to. There is no denying it seems fun at the time, but for many of us we end up paying the price for ...

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Does Swimming with Prolapse Get the Green Light?

 I get asked repeatedly in my physiotherapy clinic and my Pelvic Power Movement Community whether ladies who experience prolapse can and should be exercising. For many, a prolapse diagnosis hits them hard, and the huge fear is that it is a life sentence that will stop them from ever doing the things they enjoy again. And for most, this is not true.

 

Knowing the right balance between keeping act...

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Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby…

Life is full of boring, mundane tasks. That’s a fact, and it’s unavoidable. There is always washing and cooking, homework and ironing…the list goes on. These chores don’t necessarily make us unhappy, but most of us don’t reveal in the excitement of it. We accept them, do them, and go about our day. But what makes life fun is the balance of these mundane tasks with the things we love. Seeking and f...

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A Complex Connection: Our Negative Thoughts and Pelvic Floor Recovery

Embarking on the path to pelvic floor recovery can be a bumpy journey at first. What many fail to understand, is that pelvic floor recovery is a delicate journey that intricately weaves together elements of physical exercise, mindset, and external influences. While the focus is often on the physical aspects, the profound impact of our thoughts and mindset on our pelvic health is frequently overloo...

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Returning to Exercise After Childbirth…The Safe Way

After the joy and excitement of bringing a new life into the world, many women find themselves eager to return to their pre-pregnancy fitness routine. I have felt the same after all three of my babies, so I get it. While the desire to shed those postpartum pounds is completely understandable, it's crucial to approach postpartum fitness with caution and prioritise the health of your body, especiall...

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