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Mummy & Co

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3999 9770

Address: Shop 8, 183 Given Terrace, Paddington 4064 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mummyandco.com.au

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25.01.2022 Weeks 10-12 post abdominal repair The great unveil! Dressings off and the joy of being stronger!... Definitely better scar tissue than hoped but some areas up the top are a little tight and gathered. Soooo DRUMROLL I am speaking with an incredible plastics and burns occupational therapist who is sharing her insights on better scar treatment and will even share her caesarean scar before and after Keen? Let me know your questions #abdominalrepair #herniarepair #fitforsurgery

25.01.2022 Happy birthday to our incredible senior physio, Liz! We’re all so blessed to have you part of our team and as our dear friend. We love you! ... #bestjobever #pelvicfloorphysio #bestworkteam

25.01.2022 Did you know young babies eyes are stimulated most by black and white? Our gorgeous admin assistant (and fabulous baby minder), Bella purposefully chose to wear black and white stripes today as she thought the babies who visited us today would appreciate it. She also packed a spare top as she usually gets vomited on while caring for the babies in our Mum & Bub exercise classes! #allinadayswork . #givingisliving #lovemyjob #mumandbabyexercise #postnatalexercise #postnatalfitness #movementismedicine

25.01.2022 3 Steps To Get More Sleep As A New Mum. Youre in the fourth trimester and youre tired as f*** and if someone tells you to sleep when the baby sleeps one more time you might just scream. Sleep is one of our 5 Keys to Optimal Health and evidence shows that chronic sleep deprivation puts us at risk of a heart attack, stroke, diabetes, obesity and the list goes on. ... Before you freak out though take a breath and keep reading as theres ALWAYS something you can do to get more shut eye. Heres 3 things leading sleep specialists recommend to help you get better quality sleep while youre in this beautiful, yet exhausting time. When we explain these to our mums in clinic they see almost instant results. 1. Set the scene - create a dark room and make it cool (ideally between 20 and 22deg C). 2. Switch off screens 30-60mins before bed. I know what youre thinking here, Before bed is my ONLY time to myself and scrolling helps me switch off!. I totally hear you and Ive been there too. Think of it this way though...do day spas (the eptiome of relaxation) have screens? Nah uh! They have soft music, beautiful scents and use relaxing touch to HELP YOU WIND DOWN! See where Im going here? 3. Pamper yourself with a shower where you take the time to wash yourself with purpose and care. Not rushed. Afterwards, apply your favourite scented oil around your neck and shoulders and moisturise your skin. Then get cosy with a book and a heat pack. NOURISH yourself. Youll be off to dreamland SO much quicker and youll actually feel like your cup is refilling. #mumwin #fourthtrimester #postnatalsleepdeprivation #selflove #exhaustedmum #tiredmum

25.01.2022 We’re so excited to add Postnatal Barre Class back to our timetable!! This class has a pelvic floor Physio twist that makes it PERFECT for mums wanting to get back into exercise! Join our incredible physio, Belinda on Wednesdays at 10.30am (either face to face in our Paddington clinic or from home via Zoom)!... Ps Did you know that Belinda is also a professional musical theatre performer AS WELL as a women’s health Physio clinician? What a woman!! Give us a call on 3999 9770 or book online. #brisbanemumsandbubs #brisbanemumsgroup #pelvicfloorphysio #brisbanemums

24.01.2022 Due to popular demand! Baby Wearing Cardio starts tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.30am with Lisa! Get ready to move to some awesome beats!... Book online here: https://www.mummyandco.com.au/book-online/ Or give us a call on 3999 9770

24.01.2022 So so important!!! This is what can happen when we speak up! Thank you to @fionamartinmp , Cath Willis from @physioaustralia, @lyzevans and @kimmysmithfit from @empoweredmother_ for making massive waves that can change the future for mothers! Please sign the petition if you havent already and empower mothers to receive better healthcare!... https://www.change.org/p/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp-pelvic-health #speakupforwhatsright #empoweredwomenempowerwomen See more

23.01.2022 Fibre is vital for our gut and pelvic floor health but statistics tell us that most of us are not getting enough. A low fibre diet... - Increases our risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease to name just a few... - Predisposes us to obesity - Causes constipation which leads to painful haemorrhoids and fissures (tears in the anal lining) - Plus the straining associated with constipation significantly increases our risk of developing incontinence (leakage) and prolapse Not fun! The great news is that getting more fibre into our diets can be oh so easy and delicious! Here’s just one example of what I do for my family’s breakfasts and the kids LOVE it! This one includes: - Oats - Puffed quinoa - Almonds and walnuts - Chia seeds - Sunflower and pumpkin seeds - Flaxmeal - Dried Apple and cranberries - Cacao nibs - Cinnamon - And is topped with banana, strawberries, blueberries and plant milk How can you get more fibre into your day? #pelvicfloorhealth #healthykidsfood #pelvicfloorphysio #guthealthmatters #brisbanemums

23.01.2022 We are so excited to offer you an early morning booty burn!! From next Wednesday, 2nd of June we will be offering 45 minutes of spicy bun burning just in time to ward off those winter blues. Come and join us in the studio or via zoom at 615am.... Book in online or call 3999 9770

23.01.2022 Saturday evening #toddlerdance party with @killswitchengage #familytime #toddlerdancemoves

23.01.2022 COVID Update - https://mailchi.mp/9dd3da1cb68a/covid-update

23.01.2022 We often see mums at around 4-9 months post delivery with complaints of wrist, back and neck pain as their babys get bigger. One piece of advice we give to our expecting mums or early postnatal mums is to create good habits early! ... As babys are born quite little you will be able to get away with poor postures or poor bending and lifting techniques for a while...but! We see these poor habits catch up to mums once baby starts to get bigger. Some simple ways to move better with baby include: 1. Pick up baby with your hand in line with your forearm or neutral wrists rather than scooping under the armpits 2. Squat or lunge down to pick up the nappy bag or your baby from the floor 3. When changing bubs nappy use a change table at a comfortable height or on the floor with baby rather than bending over a bed 4. Stand tall and dont push your tummy out when holding or rocking bub. If your baby enjoys being rocked, try sitting and gently bouncing on an exercise ball These hints arent just for you either - remember to encourage friends, husband/partner or family to move well too! Check out our videos on our private Facebook VIMs (Very Important Mums) Page where we give you constantly updating tips on how to care for your pregnant and post- baby body. #oncepostnatalalwayspostnatal #postnatal #fourthtrimester #pregnancy #postnatalbody #postnatalworkout #healthymum See more

22.01.2022 Heres a quick pregnancy workout with pelvic floor physios, Lisa and Maggie! Evidence shows that we need to continue exercising throughout our pregnancies, but some modifications may need to be made to ensure both our joints stay happy and our technique is correct with an expanding belly relaxed connective tissues. Follow along with us and check Mummy & Co online out for heaps more pregnancy appropriate workouts that will teach you how to move safely while still getting an aw...esome workout! #pregnancyexercise #pregnancyworkouts #pregnancyworkout

22.01.2022 Self love!!! Mums are sooo good at doing ALL the things but without some time for ourselves its very easy to feel rundown. This can lead to us feeling:... - Cranky or rising to anger more easily - Like negative thoughts are all that are swimming through our minds - Depressed and/ or anxious - A lowered sense of self worth Just to name a few! Making time for self love is SO important! Here are some research-backed reasons to book yourself some much needed YOU time... - Increased immunity (who doesnt want more of this in this climate?!) - More patience! - Increased emotional intelligence which improves your relationships - Decreased stress levels, - More positive thoughts and feelings of self worth #becauseyoureworthit - Increased productivity and resilience. Yes please! If youve seen me or any of my Mummy & Co Team youll already know that we focus on 5 fundamental pillars for optimal health... - Movement - Nutrition - Hydration - Rest - You Time Heres me at @brady.hairandbeauty yesterday for some #selfcare while also eating the most incredible lunch from @botanicarealfood Sure, this doesnt type of thing happen very often but I try to #maketimeforselfcare every day as I know that even 5 mins to myself helps me feel recentred and a much more #happymummy What is your favourite way to look after yourself? #ruokday #maternalmentalhealth #brisbanemums #mumlove

21.01.2022 So excited about this course by Diane Lee on Rectus Diastasis and the Implications for Low Back and Pelvic Health!! #addictedtolearning #diastasisrecti #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #stomachseparation #loveyourmumtum #mumbody

21.01.2022 Are you doing the best kind of poo for your body? Smooth sausage poos that are easy to pass are what we need! Dont have poos like this? ... We want to change this as poos that look like the first/ top 2 poos in the second and third image are a sign of constipation which can lead to haemorrhoids, pain and bleeding with emptying, pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence. Here are a couple of tips we teach our ladies in the clinic. 1. Make sure youre getting enough fibre! Aim for 28g daily. Have some green leafies with each of your meals! We can teach you how to get more of this awesome f word ! 2. Follow the urge to poo!! This may sound simple but the number of ladies weve cured within 48hrs by changing just this and their positioning on the toilet is HUGE! Using haemorrhoid creams and taking stool softeners may help your symptoms but wouldnt it be so great to conquer the actual cause?! If any of this is resonating with you go and see a pelvic floor physio whos done extra training in bowels. #itpaystoseeanexpert #pregnancyhealth #fourthtrimester #fitmum #pelvicfloorphysio #healthymum See more

21.01.2022 ? This cooler weather makes can make it tricky to get enough fluid in! Not drinking enough fluid (everything except for alcohol) can lead to: Dehydration ... Constipation Bad breath Fatigue Try to aim for 2L if youre not breastfeeding and 3L if you are. I see a lot of ladies who get to the end of the day and realise theyve barely drunk anything. Im guilty of doing it too especially when Ive been back to back with patients all day! Here are some tips to make it easier to get the fluid in! Use a drink bottle with a straw to make drinking on the go easy Use a jug so you know how much youre actually drinking Have a sip every time you walk passed a particular object in the house/ office Try to drink half of your fluid by lunchtime so its easier to catch up if the arvo and witching hour gets busy We also see the opposite where ladies are drinking too much leading to: Urinary urgency Leakage of urine and faeces Kidney issues (in extreme cases) Remember 2L fluid (coffee and tea count) if youre not breastfeeding and 3L Id you are. Cheers! #busymum #fourthtrimester #areyougettingenough #healthmum #mumlifeaustralia See more

20.01.2022 #alwayswasalwayswillbe #respect Image credit to peanew

19.01.2022 How prepared do you feel for birth? Almost 100% of mums either don’t feel prepared or have significant fears around birthing. These may be fears around tearing, feeling labour and crowning pains, or needing intervention just to name a small few.... You CAN feel EMPOWERED about your delivery! Our industry leading active birthing workshops teach you not just the science behind labour and birthing, but how to use neuroscience and the latest research to address your fears while arming both you AND your partner with practical skills to cope with pain, minimise tearing and get your mind in the right frame for labour and delivery. Our next workshop is Saturday, October 17th and spots are limited. Call (07) 3999 9770 or email [email protected] to book. #empoweredbirthing #brisbanepregnancy #brisbanemums

19.01.2022 One of my absolute favourite things to do is to cook and bake #wholesomefoods for my family. Eating a wide variety of different coloured #wholefoods everyday not only gives you and your family a #fibrefuelled diet to help form awesome poos that pass easily, it also helps create a diverse #gutbiome that increases your immunity, helps ward off depression, and reduces your risk of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimers. #pelvicfloorphysio #biggerpicture #wholefoodsfamily #loveyourgut #bristolstoolchart #familymealprep

19.01.2022 One month of motherhood and what have I learnt? 1. Bad days/sleepless nights do occur but always tell yourself tomorrow is a new day. 2. Its amazing reflecting on each week or day and seeing how you have grown as a mother. Each day you figure each other out a little bit more ... 3. A short walk and getting some fresh air is a great way to refresh and restart if you feel like youre in a rut for the day. 4. Connecting with a mothers group is amazing! 5. Multitasking with one hand is a skill and something you pick up quickly 6. Each day is amazing in its own little way and you can never grow tired of staring at your baby all day Have a fabulous week everyone! Claire #newmumlife #fourthtrimester #fourweeksold #mumliferocks #maternalmentalhealth

18.01.2022 3 Tips to Maximise Your Thoracic Mobility! So many of our ladies have been experiencing tightness in their mid back regions which isnt surprising considering all the extra desk work and baby carrying during COVID-19! Lack of thoracic mobility can lead to not just tightness and pain in the area but also headaches, foot pain and also increase your risk of injury during a workout.... These tips are great to use during pregnancy, postnatal and beyond! 1. Side stretch. (Like in our fitball class video). Tuck your pelvis under, push it forwards and reach reach reach overhead with your middle finger. Slow that breathing down :). 2. Mid back extension. Stand a couple of feet away from a wall or kitchen bench. Place your hands on the wall/ bench and bend over, trying to press your chest down towards the ground while your hands stabilise you. 3. Good ol Cat Cow exercise from Pilates and Yoga! Start on all fours. Exhale to curl your spine up towards the ceiling and inhale to arch your back, looking up to the ceiling. Repeat up to 10 times or more if you have time. Enjoy your extra mobility!! #pregnancyachesandpains #fourthtrimester #mumlife #busymum #stayathomemum #spinalmobility See more

18.01.2022 YES! Saturday Classes Are Back! - https://mailchi.mp//free-ballet-class-from-home-this-thurs

18.01.2022 Brisbane mums! Fellow pelvic floor Physio, @loriforner is doing much-needed research on pelvic floors and exercise. If you want to be part of something empowering for the future of women contact @loriforner to join her study at @uniofqld #brisbanemums #mumsofbrisbane #postnatalfitness

18.01.2022 OUR NEWSTEAD STUDIOS POP-UP CLINIC OPENS OCT 12th! We’re so excited to be able to offer our women’s health services to Brisbane’s Northside! Call (07) 3999 9770 to book a consultation at this stunning location.... All of our wonderful services are on offer here including care for: - Pelvic Floor (including painful sex, light bladder leakage, returning to sport, and pessary insertion just to name just a few!) - Pregnancy and Postnatal Musculoskeletal and Pelvic Floor Concerns - Musculoskeletal Aches and Pains (including dry needling) - 1-1 and Small Group Clinical Pilates and Personal Training #brisbanemums #brisbanemumsandbubs #newstead #pelvicfloorphysio

18.01.2022 Mums! Heres THE infographic guide to exercising safely postnatally. You deserve to know where your body is ACTUALLY at after having your baby. Pelvic floor physios get asked all the time, Why didnt anyone tell me?!. Raise the bar for your own health and see a pelvic floor Physio near you to get screened properly. ... Your body and your exercise future will love you for it! Thanks to @bjsm_bmj for this brilliant evidence based infographic! #mumfit #fitmum #pregnancyexercise #postnatalfitness #fourthtrimester #postnatalbody

16.01.2022 Are you burning out? I’ve been taking a break from social media lately as #workingmumlife has been hectic. This is the time of year where life feels busier than ever and our bodies start to send us big messages that we need to back off. ... If we don’t listen it can literally force us to stop. That was me 3 weeks ago when my neck went into full spasm (the first time in years thanks to making strength and fitness a priority!). It was my body’s way of saying that I didn’t listen to the first several (hundred ) signals. Then it MADE me stop. I’ve been taking this time to tune out the the world and tune back in to myself, my family and my team. Part of me always tries to push through but this time I’ve taken it really slow. I’ve backed right off my high intensity exercise and gone right back to basics. This video is my first yoga session loading my body again. It’s been so healing to just let my body relax. Now I feel not only better but also clearer mentally, healthier, more patient with my kids and HAPPY. We must listen to our bodies. It really knows what’s best for us. These past 2 weeks almost EVERY SINGLE MUM I’ve seen in clinic has burst into tears due to burnout. I’ve been teaching them all about the importance of self care, mindfulness and how the rest of life falls into place when they take even 2 mins for themselves each day. My favourite mindfulness app is @insighttimer . It’s free and if you haven’t been into mindfulness before this is a great way to ease into it with short, guided sessions. My other go-tos have been saying a kind ‘no’ to extra things to allow time for space. This has been so helpful as mums are notorious for saying ‘yes’ to everything. Try it!! My last favourite I’ll add in here is making sure to drink 2L of fluid each day and eating something green with each meal. Talk about seriously #clearskin as an added bonus here!! Give these a go if you’ve been worn really thin lately. Give #selflove a chance and I promise your body and mind will thank you for it! #ruok #mumlove

15.01.2022 Claires last week before maternity leave! Doesnt she look gorgeous?! If youd like to catch her before she goes on leave shes got only a couple of appointments left this Thursday and Friday! #pelvicfloorphysio #pregnancyworkouts

15.01.2022 What you didnt know about sex after having a baby... Research tells us that the main nerve (that helps you orgasm!) through the pelvic floor may take up to 4 months to come off stretch after a vaginal delivery. Weve found clinically that it takes approximately 5 months for mums to be able to orgasm again. ... When we tell this to new mums in clinic they not only find this helpful but also that the sexual triggers that used to turn them on pre-baby may not arouse them even remotely anymore. If this is the case for you dont worry as this is NORMAL! Helping you to feel rested and nourished as a new (or experienced!) mum is the first step to helping you feel even remotely like getting back in the bedroom. From there reigniting the flame with your partner can take time but communication is KEY and treating each other with kindness and doing non-sexual touch can make easing back into sexual intimacy much easier. If youre experiencing discomfort or pain with intercourse after delivering your baby (even it was a csection!) this is NOT NORMAL and it can be helped by your local pelvic floor Physio! #postnatal #intimacyafterbaby #loveyourpostnatalbody #maternalmentalhealth #pelvicfloorphysio See more

14.01.2022 We love getting our inner-nerd on for team inservice day! Today’s topic: TTNS for overactive bladder. #evidencebasedpractice #teamtime #lovemyjob

14.01.2022 Meditation bliss . The benefits are endless #selfcare #mumtime

14.01.2022 Mummy Legs, Glutes and Arms Workout! 3-5x 30sec reps and listen for Lizs cues. How to: Sink down on the wall with up to a 90deg bend at the knees. ... Glutes and pelvic floor on! Ballet arms- elbows need to stay lifted with shoulders pulling back and down. Think tall spine! Go you strong Mama!! #pregnancyworkout #postnatalworkout #mumandbabyexercise #healthymum

13.01.2022 Have you tried Lactivewear yet ladies? Its amazing! Especially their incredible breastfeeding hoodie!!

13.01.2022 3 Ways to Use Your Heatpack That Your Body Will LOVE! 1. Lie back over the heat pack with it placed along your bra line. Arms relax overhead or wherever comfortable. This will give you some FABULOUS extension through your midback that is oh so needed! ... 2. Place it over your lower tummy and even on your pelvic floor. Take care with this if pregnant. Research shows low heat for 10mins is ok but always do what youre comfortable with!. 3. Place it behind your neck and wrap it around the sides and front of your neck. Lie down over it and consciously RELAX YOUR JAW! The muscles shown in the second picture can get SO tight in the fourth trimester and also if you do lots of desk work. Lets release those babies off!. REMEMBER! a) Dont make the heatpack too hot! You should not sweat or feel pain with it on! b) ALWAYS ALWAYS WRAP IT IN SOMETHING! Ive seen the burns when people dont do this and think itll be ok without wrapping. Dont be one of them! Wrap it! c) If youre pregnant limit your heatpack session to 10mins and always listen to your body if you need to take it off earlier! d) Enjoy your blissful heat session! #mumtime #mummaselfcare #selflove #fourthtrimester #pregnancybackpain #mummyandme @ Mummy & Co - Physiotherapy and Fitness for Women

11.01.2022 & Rib pain is very common in pregnancy and can be seriously uncomfortable. Trust me, Im experiencing it right now and it isnt fun - Claire This pain can be caused by: ... - The changes in posture during pregnancy - Pressure from where your baby is sitting - Pregnancy hormones causing your ribs to widen - the reason why you may have had to go up a size in your bra and not just the cup! Pain usually occurs at the front of your ribs just under your breast and is usually worse after sitting for prolonged periods. ... 1. Take frequent breaks to stand and stretch when youve been sitting for long periods - whether its working or watching TV. Trying to take a short stretch break every 20mins can make the world of difference! 2. When sitting, try to allow some room for the baby without overarching your back. A rolled up towel along your spine can help encourage you to sit in a comfortable position. 3. Try a couple of stretches such as a sidelying windmill, sidelying bow and arrow or four point kneel thread the needle stretch like in our video. If you are experiencing ongoing pain - go and see your womens health physiotherapist to help relieve your pain. Were here to help #pregnancy #pregnancyachesandpains #healthypregnancy #pregnancystretches #pregnancyexercise #pregnancyphysio See more

11.01.2022 So so important!!! This is how we can make a big difference for women in the future! Please sign the petition if you havent already and empower mothers to receive better healthcare! https://www.change.org/p/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp-pelvic-health

11.01.2022 Wondering how to incorporate your baby into your workout? Heres 3 tips to make this SO much easier! 1. Put music on that makes you sing and laugh so bub thinks youre interacting with them, Or put on some baby favourites and exercise in time to the song. ... I.e. up/down in time to the verse and pulse at the chorus. 2. Involve them where possible. I.e. Do baby kisses with pushups, Have bub on your hips when bridging, Or on your knee when split squatting (the extra load works as a bonus!). 3. Wear bub in an appropriate carrier if your pelvic floor allows, Or have them in the pram and incorporate the pram into your workout I.e. push and pull split squats/ squats/ fwd, side, bkwds lunges. Want to see us demonstrating any of these? Let us know or tag us if you give any of the above a try! #babyworkout #mumworkout #postnatalexercise #pramexercise #babywearingworkout #postpartum See more

11.01.2022 #challengeaccepted EDIT: I did more research and checked out the true meaning of this movement. I take ownership that I should have followed my gut and looked into this before I posted in the first place! For this, I apologise for my carelessness. 1-2 Turkish women are murdered daily just because they are women. This movement began because the women of Turkey have had enough. The black and white photos are a dedication to the murdered whose (not all!) black and white photos g...o into the daily mail. There are even government petitions to try and stop this from becoming illegal!!! Check out @beelzeboobz who has a link to a petition to help put an end to this atrocity! My post photos are reposted from his wall. Sheyla was murdered yesterday. May she Rest In Peace. This movement is so important #womensupportingwomen to ensure we leave this world in a better place than we entered it! #forthenextgeneration

09.01.2022 New Timetable for JUNE 2021! See you in clinic soon

08.01.2022 How to lift a toddler on/off the toilet safely. This one comes up all the time as a trigger for back pain in mums. Here are some tips to help prevent that back twinge! ... 1. With your toddler right next to the toilet, get yourself into a lunge stance 2. Brace your abs and squeeze your glutes as you breathe in 3. Breathe out as you lift your toddler (with a straight back!) onto the seat. Reverse this to help them off again. Happy toileting! #mummymoves #toilettraining #mummydaughtertime #mumlife See more

08.01.2022 #challengeaccepted Heres to #strongwomen! May we know them. May we BE them. May we RAISE THEM! #womensupportingwomen has been my lifes work through my business and one of my mentors @yummymummyphysio before @mummyandcophysio existed nearly 8 years ago. Since then that mission has evolved to helping my own two little girls be the very best they can (and independently choose) to be! Thanks to @b4_ianca and so many of you for nominating me to be part of this great movement. #lifteachotherup #forthenextgeneration

08.01.2022 Returning to work after having a baby is hard. Don’t get me wrong, it’s been the best two weeks returning to work and seeing all my wonderful colleagues and ladies at Mummy & Co. I definitely have the best job going around. But the transition is tough, between daycare drop offs, pumping at work and not being present at bedtime has definitely been tricky to navigate. I didn’t realise how much I’d miss saying goodnight to Sonny. Everyone tells you it’s a stress on the rel...ationship but it’s the day to day grind of handing your partner a baby and walking out the door instead of sitting down together and having a meal at night. It makes us feel distant so easily. What I love is connecting with other mums who know exactly what I’m talking about and knowing I’m not in this alone. There’s always a funny story to share so we can laugh and cry about this together. So don’t be afraid to tell other mums what you’re finding is hard. You’re making it easier for all of us. See more

08.01.2022 Face to Face Classes Resume THIS TUESDAY, June 2nd. NEW TIMETABLE! - https://mailchi.mp//face-to-face-classes-resume-this-tuesd

08.01.2022 Youd think being a womens health physio Id have my recovery sorted right? No way. My six week check up with the Mummy & Co team was one of my priorities when I hit the six week mark. I have a goal to walk my dog Hamish whilst wearing Sonny in the carrier. Seems like a simple goal but my abdominals arent up to that yet. Lisa and Liz provided me with exercises that specifically work on my rotation strength to help me on my way to achieving my goal. I also had some bowel i...ssues which I have fabulous advice for (thanks Lisa for your wonderful fibre tips). So now Im finally feeling like Im on the right path to recovery post birth which a lot of people dont realise takes up to a year or two. And the best part is... Im cleared for postnatal exercise! Which means Im all set to start Mummy & Co classes next term! Hello pelvic floor and abdominal rehab!! Who else is joining me for classes on Saturday next week? #brisbanemumsandbubs #mummyexercise #brisbanemums #diastasisrectiexercises #postnatalexercise

06.01.2022 YES!! SATURDAY CLASSES AND APPOINTMENTS ARE BACK!!! 8am Mum & Bub Strength and Cardio 9am Pregnancy Matwork... Join in Face to Face or via Zoom Want to get your pelvic floor, tummy separation or that nagging ache in your back checked after class? Go for it!! Book online for class or an appointment here at https://www.mummyandco.com.au/book-online/

05.01.2022 Lets talk feeding set up! Thanks to all the lovely mums who have given me advice along the way as to what I should have at my feeding station, I thought Id share my favourites.. 1. Drink bottle with straw - the straw makes it super easy to hydrate while feeding. Also the bigger the better - means less refills. ... 2. Support pillow or cushions behind back and under elbows - this helps me with my posture especially when sitting for up to an hour at a time. Remember to relax into the cushions! 3. @haakaanz Breast Pump - this doesnt actually pump but just catches the precious let down on the opposite side that Im feeding on. 4. Burp cloths and bibs - to save my clothes 5. Snacks (not pictured) - I usually have a jar of almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and a mix of fresh or dried fruit. I do have my phone and AirPods nearby as its nice to switch off and listen to a podcast or do a simple meditation but in all honesty I just enjoy this moment to stop, look and enjoy my baby whilst taking the time to smell the flowers. And of course my favourite Mammojo @lactivewear hoodie which I seem to live in these days #fourthtrimester #mumlove #fedisbest #feedingchair #breastfeeding #feedingpillow #breastpumping See more

04.01.2022 Doesnt this gorgeous face of Claires Bub, Sonnys just make your heart sing?! We welcome all babies to our clinic! Our mums are often nervous that their Bub may cry in class but our answer is always that everyone in the room understands, is/ has been in the same boat and we are all supportive of each other! #mumssuportingmums #brisbanemums #brisbanemumsandbubs

03.01.2022 We said goodbye to Aimee on Thursday :( We will miss her smiling face and wish her all the best for her next prac You Got This!

02.01.2022 Thanks to all our beautiful ladies for donating to the #sharethedignity drive! We donated two large garbage bags worth of pads, tampons and liners to help other women in need . Thank you @sharethedignityaustralia for leading this much needed cause!! #womenhelpingwomen #givingisliving

02.01.2022 Calling all mamas who were pregnant in 2020 and had a gestational diabetes test! Qld Health Research would be so grateful for your help!

01.01.2022 Congratulations to @claireesinnott and Des on their beautiful baby boy Sonny! Sonny arrived last Wednesday, June 24th at 1.35pm. Weight: 3.25kg. Length: 50cm. How gorgeous is he?! We cant wait to meet him! #newbabyboy #newmummy #postnatal @purebabyorganic

01.01.2022 How to help back pain during pregnancy! Pregnancy comes with lots of challenges for many mums to be. Back pain can be uncomfortable to say the least and debilitating at worst. ... Lots of massage therapists may not feel comfortable getting into the points you feel you need releasing the most. Heres a couple of tips that we give to our pregnant mums in clinic. 1. Use a tennis or spikey ball and stick it underneath one of your bum cheeks when in sitting. It should feel sore but in a good way. BREATHE into it and VISUALISE it relaxing. Keep it there until the sensation starts to fade or after approx 60secs. Repeat up to 3 times on one side then carefully swap to the other side. 2. Roll up a towel and place it on the bed or floor, and lie down via sidelying to lean back over it. The towel should be in line with your bra strap. This will help to regain extension in your mid back and wowee does it feel great, especially if bub feels stuck up underneath your ribs. Stay here for up to a minute (or longer if you like!), then roll via your side to carefully sit back up. You can also do this with a foam roller or fitball. If these aches and pains are still bothering you go and see a womens health physio near you as weve done years of training to help you with these exact problems. #pregnancybackpain #pregnancy #healthypregnancy #loveyourpregnantbody See more