Myth 1: You do not need to exercise your PF when pregnant
Myth 2: Sit up and ‘core’ exercises will fix my tummy separation
Myth 3: I’ve been ‘cleared’ to exercises I can run/skip/lift heavy weight/get back to the gym at 6 weeks after birth
Myth 4: My pelvic floor is fine now, I will worry about it later on.

These are the top 4 things women will say in my clinic when they are pregnant or have just given birth. And they could NOT be further from the truth!

Pregnancy and the post – natal period is such a special time with the arrival of your beautiful baby, but what about the toll pregnancy and birth takes on your body? There is a lot of mis information about this topic especially on pelvic floor exercises (NO-ONE does these correctly!), fitness (or even just getting back into the swing of life) and what to do if something goes wrong.

This information evening will cover topics including:

• what the pelvic floor is and how it works along with the core

• why its so important to check the pelvic floor is working correctly

• tummy muscle separation and how to manage it

• Why exercises is so beneficial in pregnancy

• what can go wrong with the pelvic floor (leaking of pees and poo’s, prolapse, painful sex)

• how a pelvic health physio can help

• Information on pregnancy and post natal fitness classes – my plan for a safe return to fitness

When: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Time: 6.30pm to 8 pm
Where: Essential Physiotherapy Clinic, 86 East Street, Ashburton
Cost: $10

Please register HERE with your email address – a confirmation email including directions will be sent shortly afterwards. It will include an attachment of the pelvic floor screening questionnaire I use with patients to give you an idea of some of the more unknown symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Looking forward to seeing you there, Lesley