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Menopause Changes to your Pelvic Health

As a woman nearing menopausal years it can be a daunting transition, one you feel you may not be ready for. Menopause starts when 12...

Grayce Gerke

FIRST POSTPARTUM POOP

After the birth of your baby, there are so many things to stress about, like breastfeeding, when will my milk come in, bleeding and the...

Grayce Gerke

Top tips for staying fit during Pregnancy!

Firstly congratulations on your pregnancy, being pregnant is such an exciting and nerve wracking time whether its your first or fifth....

Grayce Gerke

Birthing Positions – what is the best position?

There has been much controversy over the years about what is the best birthing position, so I have researched this controversial topic...

Grayce Gerke

PROLAPSE: The one word we hate to hear!

Prolapse.... the word all my clients fear hearing when attending a Women's Health Consultation. Over the years speaking about Women's Healt

Grayce Gerke

What to pack in your hospital bag for a C-section!

Maybe you’re a first time mumma who is aware that she’s having a cesarean or maybe you’re just being extra cautious and want to be...

Grayce Gerke

Breastfeeding & Physiotherapy

Not many individuals or healthcare providers know that Physiotherapists can help assist breastfeeding mums. Physiotherapists who...

Grayce Gerke

Pessary Information

What is a Pessary? A vaginal pessary is a non-surgical option to treat pelvic organ prolapse. The vaginal pessary is a silicone plastic...

Grayce Gerke

Pelvic Health Warning Signs!

As women our bodies go through so many changes throughout the different stages of life. From puberty, pregnancy, the post partum period...

Grayce Gerke

Those Pesky Stripes – We Call Stretch Marks!

It’s a common topic among 21stcentury women, with the rise of achieving the perfect body. Do we give thanks to social media splashing the...

Grayce Gerke

When is it safe to start exercising post baby?

As a Physiotherapist is it my job when assessing post natal women to guide and recommend when it is safe to return to exercise post baby....

Grayce Gerke

The Do’s & Don’ts Post C-Section

Maybe you’re planning a C-section delivery or had one unexpectedly, here are the do’s & don’ts post C-section to make you’re translation...

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