Mercy News
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Mercy Physio News | 17 April 2025
Postnatal Restore and Reset Retreat! Sunday 18th May – Book Your Spot Now!
You’ve given so much—now it’s your turn to restore, reset, and reconnect. Postnatal Restore & Reset Retreat - includes comprehensive Postnatal Recovery Package Sunday 18 May | 9:00am – 1:00pm | $350 Ho...
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Mercy Physio News | 16 April 2025
Acute Postnatal Care: The First Six Weeks
Congratulations on the arrival of your baby! The transition into the postnatal period can be challenging, balancing bonding with your new addition, and taking care of yourself. As a new mother, y...
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Mercy Physio News | 11 March 2025
The Role of Breathing in Pelvic Floor Health
Breathing is a fundamental yet often overlooked component of pelvic floor health. Proper breathing mechanics, particularly diaphragmatic breathing, play a crucial role in core stability, pelvic floor function, and o...
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Mercy Physio News | 11 March 2025
Postpartum Return to Exercise: What You Need to Know
Returning to exercise after childbirth is an important step in postpartum recovery, but it should be approached with care to ensure long-term health and well-being. The body undergoes significant changes during preg...
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Mercy Physio News | 11 March 2025
Diastasis Recti: What It Is and How to Manage It
Diastasis recti is a common yet often misunderstood anatomical description that refers to the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles (the "six-pack" muscles) along the midline of the abdomen. This separation occ...
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Mercy Physio News | 9 March 2025
Safe Core Exercises for Postnatal Recovery
Recovering from pregnancy and childbirth is a journey that requires patience, care, and the right approach to exercise. Many new mums are eager to regain core strength, and although this is a fantastic goal, it's im...
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Mercy Physio News | 26 February 2025
Safe core exercises for pregnancy
Pregnancy brings about significant changes in a woman’s body, and as the baby grows, the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor are particularly affected. Maintaining a strong, supportive core throughout pregnancy is ...
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Mercy Physio News | 25 February 2025
Returning to Intimacy After Birth: Pelvic Health Tips
The postpartum period is a time of incredible change and adjustment. Many new parents may find that, in addition to caring for their newborn, they also need to address changes in their body, including their pelvic h...
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Mercy Physio News | 12 February 2025
Postpartum Prolapse: Signs and Solutions
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition that can occur after childbirth, particularly during the postpartum period. It involves the descent or bulging of one or more of the pelvic organs—such as the bladder, ut...
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Mercy Physio News | 12 February 2025
Caesarean Birth and Your Pelvic Floor: Understanding the Impact and the Importance of Rehabilitation
Caesarean sections (C-sections) are a form of surgery that can impact various aspects of postpartum recovery, including pelvic health. Many new parents who undergo C-sections assume that because they did not experie...
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Mercy Physio News | 16 December 2024
Healing Your Pelvic Floor After Childbirth: Postpartum Recovery and Pelvic Health
The postpartum period is a time of profound change and adjustment as your body recovers from childbirth and adapts to life with a newborn. One area that requires particular attention is the pelvic floor, a group of ...
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Mercy Physio News | 2 December 2024
Postnatal Hand and Wrist Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
The postnatal period is a transformative time, filled with new challenges and physical demands. For many new parents, the repetitive activities of caring for a baby—feeding, lifting, changing, and soothing—can l...
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Mercy Physio News | 2 December 2024
How to Manage Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a common condition during pregnancy, affecting up to 1 in 5 pregnant women. It refers to pain in the joints, ligaments, and muscles around the pelvis, which can significantly impact mobil...
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Mercy Physio News | 2 December 2024
Supporting Breastfeeding: Lactation Services and Physiotherapy Solutions
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and complex journey, and it’s not uncommon for new mothers to encounter challenges along the way. Lactation services provide a crucial support system to help mothers navigate these cha...
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Mercy Physio News | 22 November 2024
Perineal Massage: What Is It and Why It Matters?
During the later stages of pregnancy, many women explore techniques to prepare their bodies for childbirth. One such method is perineal massage, a practice aimed at reducing the risk of perineal tearing or the need ...
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Mercy Physio News | 22 November 2024
How to reduce your risk of pelvic floor issues during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, but it places unique demands on the body, particularly the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, uterus, and bowel, must adapt to changes such as hormo...
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Women's Health News | 18 November 2024
What Happens to Your Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that form a hammock-like structure at the base of your pelvis. These muscles play a vital role in supporting the pelvic organs, including the bladder, u...
