So you’re planning a Caesarean delivery or have been told it might be an option? Are you worried about recovery? Should you do pelvic floor exercises? When can you return to exercise? What is the difference between recovery for a vaginal vs Caesarean delivery?

The conflicting advice can be confusing!

In this article, we will run through the recovery times for Caesarean delivery, and how that can affect your timeline of expected return to exercise, together with advice on wound healing and when to seek help.

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Getting ready for your new arrival is a magical time full of expectant wonder but it's also a slog of things to buy, do and prepare for. If you are one of the 59% of households in the UK who have a dog, then you have an extra complication to think about. If you see your dog as a member of your family (and let's face it, we all do) then you must make sure your dog feels secure and ready for your new arrival. Adam Daines of Avon Dog Services https://www.avondogservices.co.uk has given us his 4 top tips for preparing your dog for your new arrival.

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Emma Burton, HypnoBirthing, Pregnancy, Post-Natal and Mum and Baby Yoga Teacher at Purely Pregnant. provides helpful information about HypnoBirthing.

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Charlotte Musgrove, Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga Teacher explains the benefits of pregnancy yoga.

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Whether you just want to talk through what happened during labour and the birth of your baby, or you have specific questions about what happened directly afterwards, getting access to your maternity records and birth notes is your right.

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Kegels versus squats - What is best for your pelvic floor?

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There are still many myths surrounding pregnancy and exercise which can be confusing. Sian Sheppard of Feel Good Fitness, one of our resident Women’s Health and Fitness Training experts, aims to dispel some of the top pregnancy exercise myths.

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We were interviewed by Aleisha Scott, reporter at the BBC, during Maternal Mental Health Week

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Here at Bump to Cradle we are very fond of the NCT. Not only were they pioneers in the antenatal world, educating millions of new mothers and supporting them on their journeys into new parenthood, they have also completely normalised the idea that parents need to get educated about pregnancy, birth and newborn care in order to survive and thrive as new parents.

But……….

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