Postnatal recovery: What to expect Congratulations, after nine months of waiting you are officially a mum! While much of your focus and energy during the coming months will be on your new baby, it is also important to look after yourself and help your body…
Breastfeeding: Everything an athlete needs to know If you are an athlete, please be reassured that breastfeeding your baby is still an option if you would like to. While many new mothers are often concerned training may affect their milk’s supply or taste, studies have…
Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Formerly known as the female athlete triad, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a serious condition that is defined as impaired physiological functioning caused by relative energy deficiency. More simply, RED-S occurs when your body is not…
Exercise during pregnancy: What you need to know Exercise during pregnancy is associated with substantial health benefits including improvements in physical fitness and mental health, as well as decreased risk of chronic disease and mortality. Pregnancy is a unique period of a woman’s life where…
Know the facts about endometriosis Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide which occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus called the endometrium is found outside of the uterus. It can affect the surface of the…
