by Caitlin Fris | Jun 6, 2018 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
As you all know by now, I PREACH about exercise during pregnancy due to the long list of benefits to the preggo mama, the baby and the labour. So I had big plans and expectations for my own exercise regime during pregnancy. The current guidelines recommend 2.5 hours...
by Caitlin Fris | Aug 12, 2017 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
Leah contacted me about some information about the pelvic floor and running. I jumped at the chance to answer some questions about it, as it is a topic that really interests me. I am a runner – no crazy distances or anything, but I love the freedom, ease and whole...
by Caitlin Fris | Mar 2, 2017 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum, Sex
Elvie: Your most personal trainer I’ve been sent a sample of ‘Elvie’ to try, and to give feedback to the manufacturer. Here’s what I think: Elvie is a device that you insert inside your vagina to give you feedback on your pelvic floor performance, via an app on...
by Caitlin Fris | Jan 19, 2017 | Exercise
Gone are the days of ‘eating for two’ and putting your feet up for 9 months when you are ‘with child’. As you know, exercising when you are pregnant is good for you and your baby. Many women get sore back or pelvic joints during pregnancy which may be stirred up by...
by Caitlin Fris | Oct 19, 2016 | Exercise, Pain, Pregnancy and post-partum
Pelvic girdle pain, pelvic instability, symphysis pubis dysfunction. Similar names for the same problems. I’ve seen many pregnant women seeking treatment for their pain, and they usually preface the appointment with ‘It’s probably just pregnancy...
by Caitlin Fris | Oct 19, 2016 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
Post natal exercise Kate Ivey has made this fantastic little video of 8 exercises to do when out walking with your child in the pram. If you have pelvic girdle pain swap the lunges and the walking side kicks for more squats to keep weight even between both feet. And...
