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

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.

Tracey’s journey is a shining example of what can be achieved with She Moves workouts and consistent action. After undergoing a c-section, Tracey found herself starting from scratch with her fitness. Through sweat, commitment, and the right guidance from She Moves, she carved her path back to an active lifestyle.

Ren & Jen share the three most common postpartum rehabilitation myths and common mistakes they say new mums making when it comes to their return to exercise.

She Moves member Ashleigh Barnes is an amazing example of how then it comes to prolapse recovery it can be a journey of 2 steps forward and then 3 back… her determination to stick with her rehabilitation, never give up and find the right support for her is inspirational.

Founder and She Moves Trainer Jen shares all on her journey back to exercise with a Pelvic Organ Prolapse.

As a fitness lover and a personal trainer this news initially felt like a crushing blow to Jen, but little did she know that it would also become a transformative experience! With the support of her Physio, She Moves Workouts, a bucket load of determination and a can do attitude she has returned to high impact and running after her third baby.

When Lezaan discovered that she had a prolapse, she was utterly devastated. The news forced her to reevaluate her approach to exercise and make significant changes. Lezaan's determination led her to She Moves, where she found the invaluable support and guidance she desperately needed. Now - she’s back running!

Meet Alyssa Sherring, a remarkable member of the She Moves community, who has shown huge courage by opening up about her journey with pelvic organ prolapse. In a world where this condition is often left unspoken, Alyssa's determination to shed light on her experience is both empowering and inspiring.

Did you know that June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness month? It's a time to bring attention to this often overlooked topic that affects many women. This month, we are dedicated to shedding light on pelvic organ prolapse, raising awareness, and providing support to help fellow mums feel less isolated. In this blog we have the privilege of sharing a courageous members story.

We advise all women to get checked over by a Women’s Health Physio before starting postpartum exercise to assess the health of your pelvic floor muscles, ensure you are doing your pelvic floor exercises correctly and get assessed for Diastasis Recti.

In those early weeks (0-6) it goes without saying rest is the best and most important thing to be doing when you can but there are a few other things you can place focus on to kickstart your postpartum recovery!

Without sounding like the fun police this is super important and it's info we wish we knew with our first babes. As exciting as it might be to get back into the gym or back out running there are important things to consider.

As our babe grows our posture and the alignment of our musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments) changes to create room for baby. By trimester 2 we are generally standing, sitting and sleeping in different positions and we tend to adopt a curve in our back.