Pregnancy & Birth

Forty six per cent of USA births are carried out by Caesarean section and America also has the highest newborn death rate in the developed world. In the UK, (on average) 40% of hospital births are by C-section and it appears to be very much the norm these days. It is the wealthy countries in the western world, which seem to have indicators of high intervention during birth, but is this a help or a hindrance to the infant and mother ?

Pregnancy & Yoga

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the rewards of basic yoga outweigh the potential physical risks, as long as you take caution and perform the exercises in moderation, according to your individual flexibility level.

Pregnancy After Miscarriage

A miscarriage, no matter where you are in the pregnancy, is really difficult to deal with. You need to be sure that you are ready physically, emotionally, and mentally before you try again, so spend some time taking care of yourself before you worry about getting pregnant after miscarriage.

Overheating During Pregnancy

Overheating during pregnancy is definitely a factor you must consider every time you do your pregnancy workout or if you spend a lot of time in hot or humid conditions, but what most pregnant mums don't know is that a pregnant body has an increased capacity to dissipate heat.

Pregnancy, Ankle Problems and Bowen

Bowen therapy is often thought of as only a treatment for back pain, but this case study shows just how versatile it can be. This case study shows how both a husband and wife benefitted from the Bowen technique.