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How can I get more sleep in pregnancy
I've created a Back Pain Relief course for Mums-to-be and one of the modules is all about sleep
Quality of sleep has a strong association with back pain.
It also affects stress levels which can have a knock-on effect on your pelvic floor
I really struggled at the beginning of the first lockdown and was waking at 4-5am every morning. To begin with I stayed in bed for a couple of hours, just trying to get back to sleep but never really managing to
I came to the conclusion that it was better t…
Everything you need to know about exercise in pregnancy
This should cover all the questions I'm normally asked about exercise and pregnancy, but if you have any questions I haven't covered please ask below!
For most women, exercising during pregnancy will be of great benefit. You should always seek the advice of your healthcare provider first, especially if you have a higher risk pregnancy or an underlying health issue. They will then advise you on the type of exercise that is suitable for you.
All the published guidelines and benefits are based …
How to prevent morning sickness?
For many women, a bout of morning sickness is when they first realise they are pregnant.
It's also one of the reasons women stop exercising in their first trimester - that and the exhaustion you feel in the early weeks of pregnancy.
It's worth nothing that that tiredness can also be a factor in morning sickness, so it's important to prioritise rest whenever you can - avoid bright lights, loud noises and rapid head movements too
Hopefully some of the tips below will help you so that if you wa…
My breastfeeding story
My first birth was by Caesarean section. The baby was whisked away straightaway - I didn’t even get to see her. Even when I was in the recovery room she wasn’t handed to me. I think because it had passed that golden hour of first contact that no one really bothered.
So there I was with a crying child beside me that I had to ask for them to pass me. I needed help getting her latched on…
You are the sun
In my personal life I’m doing the same.
At the beginning of the year I was in New Zealand having the time of my life. I was the happiest I’ve been in a long time. Because of this I brought home a lot of the habits I started there. As a family we were happier too. So I decided I should put more effort into time out …Start Small, Start Now
Sarah Parker Fitness has just turned twelve and when I started out 12 years ago I certainly didn't envisage where I am now. Especially as I only became a fitness instructor to supplement my acting "career"! But I'd left teaching classes at various gyms to have my first chi…
Dealing with DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
I really expected to be covered in bruises the next day as I could feel them forming but what I didn't expect was just how much I would ache!
This is the known as DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness - and is usually experienced when:
- trying o…
A pill to replace exercise
This news came out the same day as my car broke down. I had to cancel a class and then arrange a lift to my evening classes - I was particularly stressed by the time I got to the church ready to teach!! But a healthy dose of exercise later I felt much better.
Benefits of exercise
From those three classes …JERF, CRAP and Clean Eating!
But I do try to eat as healthily as possible - following the JERF principle of Just Eat Real Food. I cook from scratch every day and avoid ready-meals - anything with a huge ingredient list is out! I also try to avoid artificial sugars and manufa…
How you can help your pelvic floor
However taking your time, …
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