Wondering how to safely return to exercise after pregnancy? You’re not alone
When Fan* gave birth to her first child almost two years ago, she was given little direction about how to return to exercise. After a 20-minute session with a physio, they remember being given an A4 sheet of exercises to follow at home. “It was all a bit of a blur, because I was sleep-deprived, […]
How to Start the Conversation
Sarah, a new mom who’s thrilled about her 3-month-old baby, is struggling with her sex life. Her once vibrant physical relationship with her partner has dwindled, and she’s dealing with painful intercourse and a notable drop in desire. Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences that affect every facet of a person’s life, including their sexual […]
How to spot gestational diabetes: Symptoms, causes and diagnosis
“Usually between eight and 10 weeks of pregnancy, when you go to your first midwife appointment, your midwife will ask about things that might put you at higher risk of gestational diabetes [see below],” says Hatia. If you’re at higher risk, you’ll be offered a test for gestational diabetes at between 24 and 28 weeks, […]
At 43, I’ve finally learned how to love my size 16 curves
One time I consumed an entire bar of laxative chocolate. The subsequent stomach cramps (bang in the middle of a busy train station) had me doubled up in agony before spending the whole day on the loo feeling wretched and full of self-loathing. It wasn’t long before I looked half dead. My knuckles were calloused […]
Why you can’t sleep – and how to fix it
You’re not still suffering from bad sleep are you? Insomnia is so 2023. In 2024, there’s an app for that. Or an orthopaedic mattress. Or a light-therapy lamp… “The sleep economy has increased dramatically in recent years,” says Dr Guy Meadows, founder and clinical director of Sleep School, an organisation that supports people struggling with […]