Female health covers so many areas from starting periods to care in pregnancy and maintaining that pelvic floor. Get the latest advice here.
Having a baby has a habit of turning your world on its head. While many of these changes are wonderful and life-affirming, there are also those that are a little harder to get to grips with, and baby brain is definitely one of them. Occurring during pregnancy and early motherhood, baby brain doesn’t afflict every … Read more
The issue of Period Poverty has been picked up by many campaigners who are pushing to eradicate the financial barriers between girls and menstruation. In fact, according to Plan International UK, a dedicated children’s charity, one in every ten teenage girls will have experienced the problem of not being able to afford sanitary products. So, … Read more
Why do most people fail to achieve the desired shape despite all their efforts in the gym? Exercise can indeed help shape your body the way you want. But without the support of nutrients, your goal will seem like a distant dream. To build lean muscles, besides proper physical activity, you will need a good … Read more
If you are struggling to fall pregnant try monitoring your ovulation cycle with an ovulation calculator. This will help you discover your ferfile days.
June is Lipoedema Awareness Month, do you know what Lipoedema is? I have to be honest here and say that up until a few months ago I had no idea what it was. I met Tess Sanderson at a 4Network lunch and during our chat found out that she had been diagnosed with Lipoedema and … Read more
As mums, we are surrounded by postpartum information and advice, and it can be so confusing to know what is actually true! Below physiotherapist Finola Burrell and Hannah Barrett of Yoga Girl London uncover five of these common postpartum myths. There’s more of these in our postnatal e-guide Strength Through Yoga that ensures a safe … Read more
If you’re getting to a stage where you want to take your fitness level but don’t know where to start then don’t worry, you have come to the right place. Once you have a steady routine in place it can be hard to know how to take it to the next level, especially if you’re … Read more
Whether you’ve had smear tests before or you’ve yet to have your first, I’ve outlined some dos and don’ts to make your experience as quick and comfortable as possible.
by Dr Amin Gorgy, Fertility Consultant, The Fertility & Gynaecology Academy, www.fertility-academy.co.uk 1. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself Although this is easier said than done, you must try to avoid high stress levels when trying to get pregnant. According to a study in the Journal of Human Reproduction, stress increases the risk of infertility, so … Read more