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Core health · 8 min read

Why Does My Ribcage Feel Wider After Pregnancy?

September 28, 2026

Your bra doesn't fit, your ribs sit wider, and nobody mentioned this would happen. A physiotherapist explains rib flare after pregnancy — and why it's a breathing problem before it's a shape problem.

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Pelvic floor · 9 min read

Do I Need Pelvic Floor Physio, or Can I Do This Myself?

Not everyone needs pelvic floor physio — but some symptoms genuinely don't respond to self-directed work. A physiotherapist on how to tell which camp you're in.

September 28, 2026

Postpartum recovery · 9 min read

Why Does My Pelvis Still Hurt Months After Having a Baby?

Pelvic, SI joint, or pubic bone pain that never quite went away after birth is common — and it usually isn't your pelvis being "out." A physiotherapist explains what's actually going on.

September 28, 2026

Core health · 8 min read

Are Planks and Crunches Actually Bad After Having a Baby?

The "postpartum exercises to avoid" list you were handed is mostly out of date. A physiotherapist explains what the evidence actually says about planks and crunches — and how to tell if you're ready.

August 31, 2026

C-Section Recovery · 8 min read

Why Is My C-Section Scar Numb — and What Is the "Shelf"?

Numb in one spot, oddly sensitive in another, with a ledge of tissue sitting above the line. A physiotherapist explains what's actually happening at a C-section scar — and what helps.

August 31, 2026

Postpartum recovery · 9 min read

What's Actually Normal in Postpartum Recovery? A Month-by-Month Guide

Cleared at six weeks but still not feeling like yourself? A physiotherapist's month-by-month guide to what's normal postpartum — and what isn't.

August 11, 2026

Pelvic floor · 8 min read

Why Do I Suddenly Need to Rush to the Bathroom After Having a Baby?

Sudden, overwhelming urges to pee after birth aren't the same as sneeze-leaking — and more Kegels usually won't fix them. A physiotherapist explains what does.

August 11, 2026

Core health · 8 min read

How Do I Rebuild My Core After Having a Baby?

Rebuilding your core after pregnancy isn't an exercise problem — it's a sequencing problem. A physiotherapist's five-stage order of operations.

August 9, 2026

Postpartum recovery · 8 min read

When Can I Lift Weights Again After Having a Baby?

You already lift a car seat and a toddler daily. A physiotherapist explains when to start lifting weights postpartum and how to load safely.

August 9, 2026

Postpartum recovery · 8 min read

Why Does My Back Still Hurt Months After Having a Baby?

Postpartum back and hip pain months after birth is common — but not something you're stuck with. A physiotherapist explains the causes and what helps.

July 28, 2026

Pelvic floor · 8 min read

Postpartum Pelvic Heaviness: Why It Happens & What Helps

That heavy, dragging feeling down there after birth is common — and often isn't prolapse. A physiotherapist explains what causes it and what helps.

July 28, 2026

Postpartum recovery · 7 min read

When Can I Start Running Again Postpartum? (It's Not Just About the Weeks)

A registered physiotherapist explains when it's generally safe to return to running postpartum — plus a readiness checklist you can try at home.

July 21, 2026

Core health · 6 min read

Why Does Postpartum Recovery Start With… Breathing?

Diaphragmatic breathing is step one of postpartum core recovery. A physiotherapist explains the 3-D "core canister" and how to practise it.

July 21, 2026

C-Section Recovery · 8 min read

When Can I Exercise After a C-Section? A Physio's Realistic Timeline

Six weeks isn't a finish line — it's a starting line. A physiotherapist's realistic timeline for rebuilding after a caesarean.

July 14, 2026

Pelvic Floor · 7 min read

Why Aren't My Kegels Working? A Physio Explains

You've been doing your Kegels for months and you're still leaking. The problem usually isn't you — it's that Kegels are the wrong first tool.

July 14, 2026

Postpartum recovery · 7 min read

"Cleared for Exercise" Postpartum — But Now What?

Cleared at 6 weeks postpartum but still feel weak or leaky? A physiotherapist explains what clearance really means and the first steps that actually help.

July 7, 2026

Core health · 6 min read

How to Check for Diastasis Recti at Home (A Physio's Step-by-Step)

A physiotherapist's step-by-step self-check for diastasis recti — what to feel for, what the finger-width gap means, and what to do next.

July 7, 2026

Pelvic floor · 6 min read

Why Am I Still Leaking Months After Having a Baby?

Still leaking when you sneeze, laugh, or run months postpartum? Here's why it happens, why Kegels alone often don't fix it, and how to start now.

July 7, 2026

Core health · 6 min read

Is It Too Late to Fix My Core After Having a Baby?

Months or years postpartum, your core can still change. A physiotherapist explains why it's not too late to fix diastasis recti — and what actually works.

July 6, 2026

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