Pregnancy
04 Mar Peri Natal Massage
Pre and Post-natal massage can be beneficial for both expectant and new mothers in managing the significant changes their bodies go through, during this time. A pregnancy massage uses soft tissue massage along with gentle stretching techniques, to reduce common pregnancy-related aches and pain such as...
10 Feb Caring for your pelvic health after having a baby
Have you recently given birth? How's everything feeling 'down there'? Having a baby changes a woman's body in a variety of ways, some of which can be quite unpleasant in the days, weeks and months after giving birth. Over 70% of women birthing vaginally will end...
21 Nov Watermums
Watermums is back! As per the recent government announcements, we have recommenced our hydrotherapy and watermums classes at Aquapulse. Watermums is a fantastic way for pregnant ladies to maintain or improve general fitness, reduce stress on the pelvis and pelvic floor, improve flexibility, reduce swelling...
14 Sep Post Natel Assessments
During this unprecedented time of the COVID crisis, it's so important not to forget about the importance of pre and postnatal care. We want to reassure all new mums that care during the early postnatal period is key to long term recovery of the pelvic...
31 Aug Vulval varicosities during pregnancy
During pregnancy, vulval varicosities are very common. They happen when the veins in the vulva become engorged and swell. They may present as: Swelling, ache, heaviness or bump around the vagina and vulval region They are often due to: the extra blood volume in your body hormonal...
15 Jul COVID-19 Communication
COVID-19 CLINIC UPDATE In light of the recent changes to stage 3 restrictions from 11:59pm Wednesday the 9th of July **WE ARE STILL OPEN AND OPERATING AT NORMAL HOURS** Our staff continue to practice strict hygiene practice and socially distance. All our therapists now wear face masks. Clients...
27 Apr Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is extremely common – and can be extremely debilitating. There is lots of evidence it can be managed well conservatively. It is an evolving field, with more and more research coming out. However, many people do not seek help, often battling through, unaware...
14 Apr Pregnancy + Post Pregnancy Back & Neck Pain
Are you currently pregnant or have you had a baby recently? Firstly, congratulations! This is a beautiful time for you and your family but sometimes along with this beautiful little human coming into our lives you may start to also experience back, neck or rib pain. Lower...