Swelling during Pregnancy

Swelling during Pregnancy

by Nikki Jongedyk – Massage Therapist In the third trimester, Oedema – swelling in the interstitial space (water heavy cells) – is common. It’s a side effect due to the increase in blood volume, pressure from your growing baby on your abdominal/inguinal...
Preconception Care

Preconception Care

Nicola Raimbert – Osteopath A lot of people associate pre-conception health care with fertility treatment. However, pre-conception care isn’t just about conceiving. It’s also about mindfully preparing yourself and your body for the challenge of creating new...
Exercise in Pregnancy

Exercise in Pregnancy

Nicola Raimbert – Osteopath A common question that osteopaths and physiotherapists are asked by pregnant women is: ‘Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy and if so how much?’ The truth is there is no simple one size fits all answer. Why would there be when...