How to choose your first buggy

How to choose your first buggy or travel system. When it comes to getting-ready-for-baby investment purchases, choosing and buying your first buggy or travel system is up there with buying a car. The notable exception being there’s a good chance you’ll end up changing your car to meet your travel…

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How to do Pilates when you’ve got period or tummy pain

How to do Pilates when you’ve got period or tummy pain When you have Adenomyosis/Endometriosis it can make Pilates uncomfortable and difficult. Whenever your tummy is inflamed or swollen, either from period related pain or excess abdominal fat, your abdominal muscles will be stretched/distended. If Pilates is your go to,…

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How to use Pilates to help back pain when you’re standing during pregnancy

How to use Pilates to help back pain when you’re standing during pregnancy. Here are some of my best tips for standing more comfortably when you’re pregnant I’ve been a pre and post natal fitness and Pilates expert for over 18 years, so I’ve seen hundreds of women through their pregnancies. During that…

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5 ways to help pelvic pain during pregnancy

Lots of my pregnancy Pilates participants in Epping find me because they’re struggling with some sort of pelvic pain during pregnancy. It’s really common and there’s so much you can do to help with it (although there’s also an element of ‘luck of the draw’).   I’ve helped lots of…

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7 exercise swaps for new mums

Post Natal Pilates, Epping, 7 exercise swaps for new mums 7 exercise swaps for new mums We understand the need to get back to exercise after you’ve had a baby, especially if you are used to being fit and have felt a bit constrained by pregnancy or have put on…

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Pelvic floor or ‘lady bits’ worries? Why it’s time to see a women’s health physiotherapist

Pilates, Epping, Pregnancy, Ante Natal women’s health physiotherapist Pelvic floor or ‘lady bits’ worries? Why it’s time to see a women’s health physiotherapist. From pelvic pain during pregnancy, to urinary incontinence we often refer our Pilates participants and private clients to see a women’s health physiotherapist (WHP). Unfortunately, women’s healthy…

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Lightning Crotch during Pregnancy and other Weird Pregnancy Symptoms

Pilates, Epping, Pregnancy, Ante Natal After 15 years of teaching ante natal Pilates, I’ve heard about some weird pregnancy symptoms. During my Pilates classes I encourage my mums-in-waiting to ask questions. It’s an ideal opportunity to put to bed any worries or perhaps recommend a referral. It amazes me that…

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