My Birth Story by Kerryn - Part 3

It's go time

I was sucking on a hydrolyte icy pole (by the way, those things are gooooood!) as Paul packed the car.

All my swaying, bouncing and moving came to a halt as I was now bound to a seat. Later I found out the...

Functional Second Trimester Pregnancy Exercises

Your second trimester includes the weeks from 14 - 26. It is during this second trimester that you really start to notice how your growing belly impacts on your daily activities. This is why it is important...

My Birth Story by Kerryn - Part 2

Today, I want to share with you my birth story part 2. You can read part 1 here if you missed it.

The phone call to the midwife.

As we drove home I called my midwife. We are in the Midwifery Group Practice which has been...

How Can I Reduce Swelling in My Ankles During Pregnancy?

Today I will be showing you some techniques you can use to help reduce the risk of your ankles swelling. Please make sure you chat to your doctor as this could be a more serious health matter that...

My Birth Story by Kerryn - The Beginning (Part 1)

I love it when we get to hear real world pregnancy stories and birth stories from our amazing PregActive mamas. And now I want to share with you my own birth story. This is Part 1 of 3 posts.

The...

Functional First Trimester Pregnancy Exercises

Have you been doing, or planning on doing, the same workouts all the way up until labour? You're not alone. But now is the time to make the required changes and only include functional first trimester...

Let's Talk about the Best Exercises for Third Trimester of Your Pregnancy

When you exercise during pregnancy you will find that your growing belly will impact on how you exercise. So I want to share with you the best exercises for your third trimester of...

Is it OK to Exercise during Pregnancy? Obstetrician Tells All!

Along with Dr Bronwyn Hamilton (Obstetrician and Gynaecologist), we have put this post together to give you the best advice from a medical perspective about exercise during pregnancy.

We both...

My Breech Birth Story

A big thank you to Ashlee for sharing her breech birth story. Ashlee has been one of our most amazing, supportive and inspiring members of our PregActive family who has been with me throughout her pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Exercise After A C-Section

It is important you know how to exercise after a C-section and when you should start. It is also vital you are aware of what activities, movements and sports you can do, and which ones you must avoid.

Before you leave hospital,...