February 2018
Being a new (or even not so new) mum can feel like a challenge at times. Instinctively your baby comes first, but that can leave little time to take care of yourself. For 9 months you felt your body change and adapt in amazing ways and now your beautiful baby has arrived. But some mums find their body now feels different or even unfamiliar; and just when it seems like the pressure is on to get back in shape quickly, some old exercise routines just don’t feel right postnatally, or don’t work the way they used to.
This article focuses on just what goes on in the abdomen in the postnatal period and onward and how it can impact so much more than your waistline. In particular we will look at abdominal separation and aim to give you a practical understanding of the things you can do (and avoid) to make sure you are supporting your body and getting back to fitness safely!
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As December ticks into January we have probably all given a thought or two to ideas or ideals we would like to include more of in 2018. For me meditation comes up time and time again as one of the simplest and most effective ways to enhance my days. But if meditation has crossed your mind too, you might be wondering where on earth to start? Read More...
If you saw yesterdays announcement on the link between sleep positions and the risk of stillbirth, you may be wondering what it all means and what you can do to sleep safely? Read more...
Thanks to Francesca Baker of Balance Magazine
for featuring Latitude Wellbeing and Hayley's thoughts on how to know whether we can trust what we read and developing self awareness in yoga practice, parenthood and daily life.
Sept issue 2017