by Libby | Feb 28, 2022 | Back pain, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Posture, Pregnancy
Tubigrip is a compression garment that can be worn on your tummy either during pregnancy, or after you have had your baby. It is of most benefit when you are active, either carrying out day to day tasks or walking, and should be removed overnight or if you sleep...
by Libby | Mar 12, 2020 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Pregnancy
The word has spread that exercising during pregnancy is not only safe but beneficial for both mum and bub. This is great news! Many of us know exercising in pregnancy keeps us fit and stops us from putting on more weight than we need to, but the research tells us that...
by Libby | Oct 22, 2019 | Back pain, Glow Physio, Mums, Pregnancy
I clearly remember a point in my first pregnancy when I looked down at my growing belly and had a sudden (and quite shocking) realisation that I was only going to get bigger and that this baby had to come out somehow! I know this sounds crazy, especially for a woman...
by Libby | Sep 26, 2019 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Posture, Pregnancy
This is a common question I get asked by the clients I see for group exercise or Physio during pregnancy. It seems many think they need to wait to see a physio until 6 weeks after birth or when they get the ‘all clear’ from their doctor (I’ll save my thoughts on the...
by Libby | Sep 26, 2019 | Glow Physio, Mums, Pregnancy
Did you know up to 1 in 3 women suffer from mastitis at some stage in their breastfeeding journey? If you have not suffered from mastitis yourself, you most likely know someone who has, which means you also know how awful it can be! Often women have pain, feel unwell...
by Libby | May 27, 2019 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Posture, Pregnancy
Late-stage pregnancy is such a unique time for many women. Discomfort is starting to set in (for some much earlier than others!) and there is often this weird tug of war between the you who is just sick of being pregnant and the you who is nervous and maybe a bit...