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Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum, (the area of skin between your vagina and anus) to enlarge the vaginal opening for a baby’s head to emerge.
Fitness for birth
Childbirth is one of the most intensely exhausting and physically demanding events you’ll ever experience and it’s important to prepare your body adequately.
For the average fit and healthy woman, th . . .
Kegel Exerices
All pregnant women should do these exercises, which strengthen your pelvic floor muscles (the muscles that support your uterus and bladder), and help prevent incontinence. How do I do
Kegels? . . .
Kegel exercises
Pelvic floor exercises not only keep you in better shape throughout your pregnancy, but they could also help you to avoid complications and potential surgery during labour.
HEMORRHOIDS DURING PREGNANCY
Charmingly referred to as varicose veins of the anus, these little bundles of swollen veins can make
their appearance in the final trimester, due to your increased
weight, the pressure from your ute . . .
STITCHES AND SWELLING
Most first time moms-to-be are apprehensive about the thought of giving birth vaginally and often spend lots of time worrying that they (in contrast to the rest of the female population) might . . .
Getting your pre-birth body back
Many women feel the pressure to return to their pre-pregnancy weight as soon as possible, but you must remember that your body is still healing from the strain of giving birth, and getting back into t . . .
Your body after the birth
In all the run up to having your baby: the preparation for his arrival, the labor itself and the excitement and joy of holding him for the first time, one thing you might not have considered is the ph . . .
How can pelvic floor exercises help?
Kegel exercises reduce the risk of tearing the soft skin between vagina and anus, (the perineum). They work to improve pelvic muscle tone, prevent incontinence and aid the process of labour.How t . . .
Your Perineum
Your perineum can come in for a battering in pregnancy and during childbirth. But there is a lot you can do to protect yourself from tearing or from needing an episiotomy due to birth complications, f . . .