Though we as a society have begun to make progress in changing harmful fitness mindsets, one that is still pervasive is the idea of “snapping back” to your pre-baby body after giving birth. If you ...
The early postpartum period can feel a bit like a blur - part magic, part mayhem! Maybe you’re reading this whilst still living in that dreamy (and slightly hazy) newborn bubble, or maybe you’re a few ...
Postpartum exercise can be seriously overwhelming, no matter how fit and strong you were before having a baby. In fact, it can often feel like doing nothing is the safest option, especially ...
All the advice on postnatal exercise can feel like a LOT… Confusing or even contradictory studies, a lack of clarity about what and what not to do, and a pressure to do more than feels right all play ...
Postnatal depression (PND) or baby blues are a recognized entity with millions of mothers suffering from it in varying degrees. It affects 13% of the new mothers usually within the first 3 months ...
A woman’s body is truly a marvel as it goes about growing another human. Blood volume increases, skin stretches, joints and ligaments loosen, and organs move to accommodate the growing baby. And once ...
Doha, 16 February 2011: New and expectant mothers can now avail of the antenatal and postnatal exercise program at Al Khor Hospital, a member of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). The hospital ...
New mothers often grapple with emotional challenges after childbirth, potentially leading to postnatal depression. However, engaging in just 80 minutes of light to moderate exercise weekly can ...
Feeling low or overwhelmed after childbirth? You’re not alone. Many new mothers face emotional challenges after childbirth, and in some cases, these can develop into postnatal depression. Between ...