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Oh how true is this! It's the same in other aspect

Oh how true is this! It's the same in other aspects in life like budgeting and completing projects. We can always get more value for our time and money when we plan ahead instead of doing things in a last minute way. Let alone, how much we can reduce stress by planning ahead! ⁠
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My passion is helping pregnant mum's to be well-equipped with knowledge and resources for labour and the postpartum period. I'm excited that very soon I will be running a 5 day Getting Ready for Labour challenge to help even more mum's to feel confident in starting their motherhood journey.⁠
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Keep an eye out for it in the coming month, but in the meantime, check out my Hospital Bag Checklist in the bio for other practical tips to be ready for labour! ⁠
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📷 fantastic image by @MeowMeix⁠
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Have you checked out my freebies in my bio link? 🙌🙌 one of them is my Hospital Bag Checklist that every third trimester mum needs in their bag to help them through labour and recovery!
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✅ 12 essential items I sooo wish I had thought about for my complicated baby delivery and the days that followed! I also list some helpful nutrition tips to help give you the strength to get through labour and reduce fatigue. 🍌🥪🍜🥗
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Check out the link in my bio! ▶️▶️
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I encourage all women to read this and be prepared

I encourage all women to read this and be prepared for their 6 week postnatal check!
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@fitrightphysio "So Ruby and I had our Six Week check ups yesterday with the paediatrician and the OB.
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The OB and I had a lovely chat about life with two kids, and he asked after some specific symptoms I had in pregnancy and whether they were improved. I filled in a postnatal depression questionnaire and we talked about contraception. No physical exam or questions about my bladder, bowel, pelvic floor or abdominal muscles.
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Don’t get me wrong - I LOVE my OB. I recommend him to everyone, and all of my extended family members have had their babies delivered by him. But Obstetricians (and GP’s who do #postnatalassessments) do not traditionally seem to ask these questions, or feel that it’s in their repertoire to delve into these areas.
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What do I wish...?
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I wish that all doctors doing postnatal assessments went through the following checklist:
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🤷🏻‍♀️ Do you have trouble controlling your bladder?
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🤷🏻‍♀️ Do you have trouble controlling your poo or wind?
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🤷🏻‍♀️ Are you experiencing any feelings of heaviness in the Vagina?
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🤷🏻‍♀️ Do you still have any pain in or around your stitches? .
🤷🏻‍♀️ Would you like any guidance on pelvic floor exercises or return to exercise?
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There are lots more questions that could be asked too. But I feel that these FIVE QUESTIONS are quite do-able to ask (or have on a written questionnaire like the postnatal depression one).
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And what can they do if a woman divulges that she does have issues or she would like guidance?
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Refer on to a local Women’s Health Physio, that’s what.
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We didn’t do Masters Degrees for nothing - physical recovery after childbirth is our bread & butter. .
WE CAN HELP, BUT SO MANY WOMEN DON’T KNOW THAT WE EXIST
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Many women possibly also don’t understand that these symptoms can be helped with early intervention."
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The online Postnatal Roadmap membership includes educational video's from @fitrightyphysio, so join the waitlist! Link in bio
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Mum, did you know that breast milk is known to hav

Mum, did you know that breast milk is known to have special nutrients that encourage the growth of good bacteria in your baby’s gut? ⁠
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That’s right! Breastfeeding has the potential to shape the gut microbiota in early life. Human milk contains bacteria and different components like special carbohydrates that help to establish beneficial bacteria. ⁠
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And why is this important? A good bacteria composition has been linked to help with the development of the immune system, prevent allergies, obesity and other diseases later in life. How else can you contribute to your baby’s good bacteria? Skin-to-skin contact is another way you can transfer healthy microbes to your baby! Baby wearing is a convenient way to do this, so you can still be hands free and get things done during your day! 💪⁠
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Namibia is one of the African countries with the l

Namibia is one of the African countries with the lowest breastfeeding rates, in contrast to our recent post about Rwanda. Here, only 24% of mums continue to breastfeed exclusively!⁠
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According to UNICEF, the low breastfeeding rates present a significant public health: One in four children under the age of five in Namibia is stunted, and one in seven is underweight.⁠
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However, despite these sad statistics, there’s one Namibian tribe that has shown amazing breastfeeding rates. The Himba tribe have close to 100% exclusive breastfeeding rates!!! Wonderful, right?⁠
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One of the reasons for this successful breastfeeding experience is the guidance and support new mums have from their own mothers. According to anthropologist Brooke Scelza, the mums-to-be move in with their mothers towards the end of their pregnancies, who guide the women through all the challenges of breastfeeding. Unfortunately, in many western countries, mums have lost much of the cultural guidance needed. They do not live close to their families or are unable to move in with their mothers. Society has become more fragmented, in addition to many women are not exposed to other women breastfeeding to study and understand the art of breastfeeding.⁠
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What support did you receive postnatally from your family or friends? Or what support have you organised for after your baby has been delivered? Comment below!👇👇⁠
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Source:https://www.mothering.com/articles/10-breastfeeding-traditions-from-around-the-world/⁠
Photo credit:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Namibie_Himba_0703a.jpg⁠
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A great analogy to remember how important fibre is

A great analogy to remember how important fibre is in all life stages, especially during those final days of pregnancy and immediately after childbirth.⁠
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The postpartum period is often associated with many gastro-intestinal issues and it's fairly common to have constipation during those first days and weeks after giving birth. Constipation after birth, can feel alot different than before. You may be experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort, pain in the anal area, excessive straining, hard stools that are difficult to pass and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.... all of which can create problems for healing wounds, issues with a prolapse and a fatigued vagina! So, here’s where fibre takes a special role...⁠
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A key point is to know that there are different types of fibre: insoluble and soluble fibre. The first one, for example, is the one that gives a natural laxative effect, because it helps to increase the faecal mass and the speed of the waste through your gut. Soluble fibre on the other hand, allows more water to remain in your stool, making the stool softer, larger, and thus, easier to pass through your intestines. So, based on this, both types of fibre are necessary for keeping your bowels running smoothly.⁠
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If you want to learn more about fibre and postnatal recovery, check out my blog>>> Post-delivery recovery and fibre: why is it so important? http://bit.ly/fibre-why-is-it-so-important⁠
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HOW DO YOU ADD BEANS TO YOUR DIET? 💁⁠ -⁠ If

HOW DO YOU ADD BEANS TO YOUR DIET? 💁⁠
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If you’re currently pregnant or nursing your baby, a well-planned diet is essential, not only for your own health but for your baby’s too. Legumes like beans, chickpeas or lentils are an important source of vegetable protein, iron, fibre, & other micronutrients that are key during these stages. This is why today’s recipe features an incredible food: beans! This bean burrito is a great healthy recipe for breastfeeding mothers with high proteins that will make you happy & full!⁠
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INGREDIENTS: ⁠
- 2 TBSP canola oil⁠
- 1 TBSP chopped garlic⁠
- 1 cup chopped onion⁠
- 500g ground turkey⁠
- 1 can black beans⁠
- 1 TBSP chili powder⁠
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano⁠
- 1 cup sodium-free chicken stock⁠
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese⁠
- 6 large whole wheat tortillas⁠
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander⁠
- 3/4 cup salsa⁠
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, halved & sliced⁠
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1. Preheat the oven to 220°C degrees & grease a baking dish.⁠
3. In a large frying pan, heat the canola oil. Add chopped onions & sauté for a few minutes or until it is light golden color. Add chili & garlic powder & sauté for a minute.⁠
4. Reduce the flame to medium; add ground turkey & sauté for 5 minutes or until the meat isn’t pink.⁠
5. Add oregano, beans, chicken stock, increase the flame & simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid disappears.⁠
6. Divide the filling into six portions & fill in the six tortillas. Sprinkle some cheese & a few slices of avocado.⁠
7. Roll, tuck, & place the burrito in the baking dish, seam-side down⁠
8. Spoon the salsa over the burritos & sprinkle the remaining cheese over it. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese melts.⁠
9. Garnish with chopped coriander & serve. ⁠
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Source: https://www.momjunction.com/articles/healthy-recipes-for-breastfeeding-moms_00387450/#gref⁠
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IS THE PAIN OF LABOUR YOUR BIGGEST FEAR GOING INTO

IS THE PAIN OF LABOUR YOUR BIGGEST FEAR GOING INTO MOTHERHOOD? Comment below 👇👇
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Mums often fear labour and delivery the most, but often don’t realise the huge and often long struggles of the fourth trimester. There is so much to learn and deal with during this time - healing your body, learning how to breastfeed, trying to sleep, understanding your baby’s cues, wanting to lose the pregnancy weight, adjusting hormonal and emotionally to all that is going on.
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My passion is to help pregnant mums to prepare for this fourth trimester. That’s why I’ve created a six-month postnatal roadmap that provides weekly online content for mums during this period, to help reduce their fears and overwhelm. Content is delivered to them on specific topics related to that postnatal milestone. -
If you want that kind of support from accredited health professionals and a tribe of new mums on the same journey as you, check out a bit more info on the membership. Link in bio.
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