Breastfeeding is a natural process that has been practised for as long as there have been women. Breast milk is widely accepted to be the best option for feeding newborn babies, as it provides all the nutrients they require for optimum health, growth and development.  Breastfeeding also off...

One of the most common questions we get from pregnant women and new mums when they're having their Mummy MOT is "when can I return to exercise after giving birth?" It's true that exercise is important both when you're pregnant and after giving birth. The right type of movement and the frequency ...

A women's health physiotherapist is an expert specialist in the area of pelvic health and related bodily systems.  In addition to pelvic floor physio, you may have heard of antenatal physiotherapy, which is treatment that focuses on preparing women's bodies for giving birth. However, the th...

Women tend not to know what a 'normal' vagina looks or feels like. After all, we don't compare our vaginas with our girlfriends'. And without any point of comparison, some women worry that theirs is not normal in some way. The truth is that there's no such thing as a 'normal' vagina. They are un...

Pelvic girdle pain is a condition that arises from problems within the pelvis. Both women and men can suffer with PGP, although it's likely to have different causes. What's more, because it's frequently associated with pregnancy, women are more likely to be affected by it than men.  It's ...

There are many different reasons why a woman might experience painful sex, even if she hasn't recently given birth. There are several medical conditions that might be identified when sex is painful, and some sexual pain that doesn't have such obvious causes.  Pain during intercourse is know...

As women's health physiotherapists, we are frequently educating women about pelvic health. Many women suffer from weak pelvic floor muscles and, as a result, experience a wide range of symptoms that indicate urinary or gynaecological problems. Some of these include pain, bladder or bowel issues a...

When you have an overactive bladder, every part of your everyday life can be affected by it in a negative way. Want to go for a long walk? Only if there will be a handy toilet. Going out with friends? Better make sure you don't drink too much fluid, or you'll struggle to make it back home before ...

Physiotherapists — and particularly those who specialise in women's health physiotherapy — think that pelvic floor exercises are a pretty big deal. If you have spent any time at all on our website or browsing social media for pelvic health topics, then you will definitely have come across discuss...

If you read our article on Managing Menopause a few months ago, you might know that menopause isn't actually the months and years of hot flushes, mood swings, irregular menstrual periods and all the other experiences that we correlate to symptoms of menopause. But if you missed that blog, then...

Childbirth is one of the most wonderful abilities we have been given. It's a time of joy, excitement, magic and wonder. But if you suffer a vaginal tear while giving birth, or if it becomes necessary for you to have an episiotomy, then that miracle can come at a physical cost.  In this arti...

This is the second part of a two-part feature focusing on the use of electromagnetic stimulation for women's health physiotherapy. If you've ever heard of using electric muscle stimulation to train the pelvic floor muscles, that's what we're talking about here. In Part I about healing with the...

There are several tools available for use in women's health physiotherapy using electromagnetic energy, such as sound waves, light waves or radio waves. These techniques are called therapeutic modalities, and they address a vast array of conditions and symptoms that have both external and interna...

In a recent study in Reproductive Health, a group of researchers examined the ways that pregnant women and new mothers are affected by Covid-19. They found that both the disease and the pandemic in general has specific effects on pregnant women and new mothers.    It has become clear ...

Menopause can be a confusing time for women. The changes you're subject to at this time with your hormones can have a significant impact on a woman's body, emotions and mental health. It's no coincidence that the menopause was once known as the “change of life”. This is a time when, typically, th...

Vulvodynia, vaginismus and dyspareunia are all medical terms referring to causes of pain that a woman might experience in or around her vagina.  When considering the questions, 'what is vulvodynia?', 'what is vaginismus?' and 'what is dyspareunia?', it's important to remember that these cond...

In understanding how to become a women's health physiotherapist, we will look at the valuable role they have in health care, both for treating problems and maintaining good health. Physiotherapists in general are highly trained professionals who not only provide help for pain and physical problem...

If you're pregnant or planning a baby, then you may have a long list of DOs and DON'Ts associated with what you are doing in terms of the food you are eating, the medication or supplements you're taking, the exercise you're doing and the way you are moving, working and planning your days. It...

Pregnancy is usually a time of excitement and joy for most expecting families. The antenatal classes can take you so far with your preparations, but the big mystery and source of joy is wondering who that person that you're growing is going to be. Whether you've never had a baby before or you hav...

Pelvic organ prolapse, also known as POP, is a disorder of the pelvic floor. It is created by damage or weakening of the muscles in the pelvis through trauma such as pregnancy and childbirth, lifting heavy weights, chronic constipation or even a long-term cough that causes straining. You may not...