this is how she does it
I’ve been in the massage industry for more than 18 years and one of the wonderful things that has burgeoned during this time is pregnancy massage.
In my Canberra practice, pregnancy massage is our second-most booked treatment, behind remedial massage. Massage therapy during pregnancy can be the perfect way for an expectant mum to tune in to her body and her needs during this special time.
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Sally Brouwer is 7 months pregnant and copping a bit of flack for posting herself with literally rock hard abs. And so the critics are out. There are those in support and those against.
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So a rude viewer emails Weekend TODAY’s Deb Knight to announce that she wants Deb’s bump off TV as she finds it ‘repulsive’. Deb, according to 9news, ‘dismissed an email’ from this viewer while the world of women around her were left flabbergasted (me included).
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Keeping fit through exercise and eating well is an essential part of leading a healthy life. However these qualities become oh so more important throughout pregnancy.
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Exercise was once considered taboo during pregnancy and if you did exercise, only walking and perhaps light weights were considered safe. Low-impact exercise such as walking, yoga, pilates, cycling and pregnancy-specific classes are all now encouraged during a healthy pregnancy.
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Ecstatic. Nauseous. Exhausted. There are so many variations to what a pregnant woman may experience at any one time; however, one experience that remains common among all pregnant women is weight gain.
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There is much confusion around what you should or shouldn’t eat during pregnancy. A healthy diet is essential to the health of mum and baby. There is a growing human being inside you and that takes lots of energy and nutrients to sustain! The Australian Dietary Guidelines are a good starting point if you want to find out more about what you should be eating during pregnancy, and also some of the foods you should avoid.
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Pregnancy is a time when you need to stay away from certain foods to minimise the risk of transmitting harmful bacteria and toxins to your unborn baby. You need to talk to your obstetrician about this to make sure you are aware of current recommendations. For now, here’s a list of some of the foods to avoid.
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Trouble with fertility is not uncommon in Australia, with about one in six couples experiencing some issues. While fertility treatments are available, it’s important to make sure you are in the best health possible to maximise your chances of becoming pregnant.
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Exercise was once considered taboo during pregnancy and if you did exercise, only walking and perhaps light weights were considered safe.
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