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Why Does My Stomach Look Different Postpartum? Understanding Abdominal Separation (Diastasis Recti)

Diastasis Recti

After giving birth, you might notice that your stomach looks different than it did before pregnancy. This is a common experience for many new mums, and it’s often related to something called Diastasis Recti or Abdominal Separation. Let’s break down what abdominal separation is and what you can do to help your body heal. What […]

Hormone Health: What Is Estrogen, and Why Should You Know About It?

What Is Estrogen

When it comes to understanding your body, one hormone plays a crucial role in how you feel physically and emotionally—estrogen. Whether you’re navigating puberty, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or menopause, estrogen influences many aspects of your well-being, especially your pelvic health. So, let’s explore what estrogen is and why it’s essential for every woman to know […]

Caesarean Section: how to massage scar

How to massage a caesarean scar

Around 1 in 4 births in Australia are done via Caesarean section.  Caesarean sections have become increasingly common in Australia over the years, reflecting changes in maternal health practices and childbirth preferences. According to recent statistics, approximately 1 in 3 of births in Australia are delivered via C-section Several factors contribute to the rising rates […]

Endometriosis Awareness Month: symptoms and management

Endometriosis is a disease of the female reproductive system. 1 in 7 women experience endo, it takes 6.5 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, and there are 830, 000 women living in Australia with endometriosis.  What is endometriosis? The endometrium is the type of tissue that lines the uterus or womb. When this tissue begins […]

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding symptoms and Prevention

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Each year in Australia around 1,815 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, this ovarian cancer statistic is highly significant. Due to its diagnostic challenges, in most cases the cancer will be diagnosed at a late, advanced stage. It has the poorest survival rate of any female cancer in Australia. […]

How does my women’s health physio help me prepare for birth?

How does my women’s health physio help me prepare for birth

Women’s health physiotherapist are experts in the pelvic floor and entire musculoskeletal system. We are well connected in the women’s health world, we know midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, obstetricians, psychologists and even more. The benefit? We can provide you with the most up-to-date evidence on birth, provide you with education on how to reduce birth […]