C-section is major abdominal surgery, here is a recovery guideline on how to safely return to exercise broken down into 3 phases. Phase 1 rest & recovery, phase 2 return to exercise and phase 3 bullet proof your body

Camping with kids certainly isn't for everyone but for us, it’s been some of our best parenting memories and we highly recommend it. It’s always an adventure! There’s something awesome about getting outdoors and watching your little ones explore nature.

For many mums, the desire to return to running after having a baby is strong, but it's crucial to approach it with patience and care. Before you lace up your shoes and hit the pavement, here are five things I wish every mum would consider to ensure a safe and smooth return to running postpartum.

In this blog, we guide mums through a simple, step-by-step process to check for abdominal separation (diastasis recti) at home. We cover what abdominal separation is, how to check for it safely, and what to do next if you suspect you have it. Alongside this guide, we've included helpful links to resources and professional advice to support your journey.

Today we introduce you to someone very special to us Danielle van Meeuwen. Danielle is an incredible Mum to 3 children aged 5 and under. Danielle is not only a super mom, she’s also a hugely valuable member of the She Moves team helping with everything that goes on behind the scenes. Danielle so bravely opens up and shares her experience of postpartum depression and we could not be more proud of her! Like all the ladies who have shared their stories, Danielle is passionate about supporting mums and helping them to realise they are not alone in their struggles.

Meet Alana, Alana has been a longtime member of She Moves and in this blog she bravely shares her story of experiencing postpartum depression after the birth of her first son. Alana shares some fantastic tips for anyone who might be navigating something similar as well as shares how much her She Moves workouts have helped her on this journey.

A stunning She Moves member shares her inspiring story on the blog today. Her journey through postpartum depression / anxiety sees her and her husband managing two babies, born just less than a year apart. This lovely lady is so passionate about helping others and thinks there needs to be more opportunity for mums to seek help if they need it. Her biggest piece of advice? Don’t wait to ask for help. It isn’t “normal” to be miserable and feel like everything sucks.

In this blog we’re introducing you to Izzy Taylor. Izzy lives in Central Otago with her partner Hugo, their two dogs and their beautiful 9 month old daughter Poppy. Izzy has been on a journey with Postpartum Anxiety and was happy to share her story in the hope to help other mums who might be feeling the same.

Meet Christina, mumma of 2 gorgeous girls! Christina told us she had always wanted to be a mum - for as she can remember motherhood was her dream. Today Christina shares her experience of postpartum depression and antenatal anxiety.

Meet the lovely Alex! In this blog Alex bravely shares her experience with Postpartum Depression. Alex was happy to share her story because she wishes it was something she knew more about before falling pregnant.

Self-care as a mum can be totally overwhelming: Meditate to clear your mind... Put in place a solid morning and evening routine... Get enough sleep...

When we do HIIT workouts our body releases a hormone which is called cortisol.

This hormone controls how our body responds to stressors and is in charge of the fight or flight response.

If you are a stressed-out person who is already releasing cortisol and then you go and add in regular HIIT training you could essentially be making your stress and anxiety much worse.

“You have Gestational Diabetes” are four words that no mother wants to hear during their pregnancy. I had no risk factors. I looked after myself, exercises, I ate well… Surely it was a mistake?

We hope this blog sheds some light on what perimenopause and menopause is, symptoms you may experience and of course we’ll share the things you need to consider when it comes to exercise and some exercise recommendations.

We know that exercise during pregnancy it can be really overwhelming and hard to know what to do and what not to do. In this blog we’ll cover 6 important things you need to know about exercising during pregnancy.

Having two very VERY energetic preschool boys that want to be picked up, ride bikes with, building huts in the bush and pushing dump trucks around for hours I need to be fit and strong, both physically and mentally!

There are many benefits of strength training for women, both physical and mental. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key benefits of strength training for women, as well as share She Moves recommendations for anyone wanting to get started!

In this blog post, we'll explore what a Hypertonic Pelvic Floor is, what might cause it, its symptoms and why it’s super important for mums to know how to release tension in their Pelvic Floor before giving birth if they plan to have a vaginal birth. This is especially important for first-time mums!!

I’m writing this blog from my swiss ball at 39 weeks pregnant! I’ve had so many people asking if I’m still working out in these last few weeks - the answer to that is yes! I thought it might be a good idea to share some tips to help you keep moving too.

Prolapse is very common with up to 50% of women who have had a vaginal delivery having some form of prolapse. In this blog you’ll learn what a prolapse is, symptoms, risk factors, treatment, exercise tips and more