Why a ‘tight’ pelvic floor post-birth is actually a red flag
January is in full swing, which means the decorations are back in the box, the gym is packed, and somewhere between the school run and 3 am night feeds, you might be wondering whether this is the year you’ll finally feel a little more like yourself and have some time to find balance with your schedule again. If your New Year’s resolution is getting through the day in clean leggings and remembering where you put your coffee, trust me, you’re not alone! We might have days where we’re smashing targets, meeting deadlines and all around feeling like a superhero, but moods aren’t linear, and some days we’re simply surviving. As a women’s health expert, I like to think of the new year as not a time for ‘bouncing back’ (in fact, can we completely retire the phrase). I’m much more a fan of the slower but more sustainable mindset of rebalancing and re-entering a workout routine. With that in mind, let’s delve into the facts and start from the floor up – the pelvic floor …
