It’s been six months since I had Miss E and the muscles in my belly are still feeling the after-effects of being stretched out every which way. Like many other pregnant women, I experienced Diastasis Recti – the separation of the Rectus Abdominis ‘six-pack’ muscle down the front of my stomach. As a personal trainer …
Resuming my fitness training after giving birth has been frustrating to say the least thanks to a series of setbacks. I took longer than average to heal (having to go back on repeat courses of antibiotics), and ended up having mastitis twice within the first few months. Despite gym training and keeping up with yoga …
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Personal trainer Ange Noy has recently had her first child and after experiencing sensitive skin issues throughout her pregnancy, went through a process of trial and error to find some of the less irritating health and beauty products on the market. I’ve always had an issue with sensitive skin, but during my pregnancy it went …
Personal trainer Ange Noy has recently had her first child and has been trying to maintain her fitness level as best as possible while navigating sometimes conflicting advice from her endocrinologist, GP, midwife, family, friends, assorted fitness instructors, online forums and phone apps. When you fall pregnant, how do you keep fit while doing what’s …
More than one third of New Zealand employers are unaware of workplace breastfeeding legislation, a figure reflected in the lack of support for breastfeeding employees found in a study undertaken by Women’s Health Action. Women’s Health Action maternal health advisor, Isis McKay, says the study shows there is an urgent need to educate and support …
Having difficulty sleeping at night? Feeling restless? There could be a good reason for it. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological condition that results in sufferers experiencing an overwhelming desire to get up and move around when lying down or seated in a relaxed position. As opposed to other conditions or cramps etc. …
Personal trainer Ange Noy is pregnant with her first child and trying to maintain her fitness level as best as possible while navigating sometimes conflicting advice from her endocrinologist, GP, midwife, family, friends, assorted fitness instructors, online forums and phone apps. When you fall pregnant, how do you keep fit while doing what’s best for …
Personal trainer Ange Noy is pregnant with her first child and trying to maintain her fitness level as best as possible while navigating sometimes conflicting advice from her endocrinologist, GP, midwife, family, friends, assorted fitness instructors, online forums and phone apps. When you fall pregnant, how do you keep fit while doing what’s best for …
Finding the time and motivation to exercise can be a challenge before you have a baby, let alone after your bundle of joy has arrived. Here are some of our top tips to help you get back on track with exercise after pregnancy. Take it slowly Regardless of what exercise level you were at prior …
For expectant mums, exercise was once considered risky. But now, most pregnancy specialists agree that regular, mild to moderate exercise not only supports a healthy pregnancy, but also leads to healthier babies and encourages lifelong healthy habits. I suggest speaking with your doctor, doula or midwife before beginning any type of exercise routine to be …
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Experts agree that keeping active during pregnancy is important for both mum and baby. It can minimise pregnancy weight gain, give you an energy and mood boost, and can even make labour and delivery easier. During the first trimester when morning sickness and fatigue often take over, it may feel like the last thing you …