Did you know that up to 50% of pregnant women can develop symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? It is common during the 3rd trimester but unfortunately few women seek help and even fewer receive appropriate treatment or advice. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that causes pressure on a nerve …
What style or design do you use for your nappy/diaper bag? I recommend using backpack design for a safer option for all mothers. It is so important to keep body alignment after having a baby. When we leave the home with our babies we often have many supplies that end up weighing a lot in …
Ever feel a bit tight or lop-sided after feeding your baby? Have you been feeding for long periods of time in one position? Do you lose good posture and end up hunched by the end of the feed? Here are some great stretches to open up the shoulder region. I have three favourites. 1. ‘V’ …
The first few weeks home with a newborn can be very daunting. Along with the excitement, comes physical recovery, fatigue, anxiety, and a new lifestyle with new habits. Sometimes family and friends are unaware of how to best support you. Sometimes you may not know yourself. So comes the question…..How can we support and love …
If you are pregnant you may have noticed an increase in swelling in your hands and/or feet. You may have trouble getting your rings and watch on, or you may have also developed other symptoms related to your swelling and you would like to reduce your swelling ASAP. If so, keep reading to get some …
de Quervain’s Syndrome in Motherhood… What is it? De Quervain’s Syndrome is known as a painful repetitive stress injury of one or two of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist (shown in the diagram). These tendons straighten and move the thumb out from the hand. The tendons and/or the tight cover (sheath) …
