So, it’s been 6 weeks and your doctor gives you the all clear to return to sex and exercise…umm what?!? Sex… now… really?? For most women this is the first thought running through your mind. The doctor proceeds to talk about your contraception options and in your head your thinking ‘abstinence’ is my contraception method […]
Author Archives: fitmamaco
The idea of your body bouncing back is a hope of most pregnant mama’s but the reality for most is very different. Current postpartum statistic show 1 in 3 women will experience incontinence after having a baby and 2 in 3 having abdominal separation. This would suggest a lot of women aren’t just bouncing back […]
So we have all heard that exercise is good for us but do you know just how good it actually is during pregnancy and postpartum? Well for women who did not exercise before they became pregnant, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada recommends beginning with 15 minutes of continuous exercise 3 times a […]
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Nov
Nov
Tell me mama when was the last time you took a look down there? Have you ever? Are you looking after her? Understanding what is normal for your vagina and what’s not, is so important and is something that has unfortunately become almost too taboo to discuss. Our vagina’s have such a huge impact on […]
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Nov
Nov
We have all heard or experienced stories of lengthy labours where babies had difficulty descending, usually resulting in an instrument delivery or emergency c-section to deliver baby. But what is the cause of this? Is it just your genetics or could something physical like the condition of your pelvic floor, one of the most important […]
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Apr
Apr
What is detoxification and why your body needs it So let’s start with a brief history of detoxification and where it originated from. It is probably the oldest medical modality known to man. All Indigenous Medical Traditions begin their healing processes with detoxification, cleansing or purification. Here is the history of some different types, and […]
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Apr
Apr
What is Collagen? Collagen is secreted mainly by our connective tissue cells. Collagen is the chief structural protein in the human body. It provides resilient elasticity to skin, hair, ligaments and tendons, and strength and structure to bones and cartilage. Collagen is made up of amino acids, primarily glycine, proline, alanine, hydroxyproline, and glutamic acid. […]
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Apr
Apr
INGREDIENTS 1.5 cups almond meal 2 tbsp coconut oil soft 1 tbsp raw honey 25 g dark choc chips 1 tsp vanilla essence Optional – dash of cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Add everything except choc chips into food processor/thermomix and blitz for 20 seconds. Scrape down sides and blitz again for another 10 seconds (or until cookie […]
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Apr
Apr
INGREDIENTS 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 100 grams prawns, raw and shelled 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes salt Pepper 2 mini tortilla wraps 1/2 cup mixed lettuce leaves, chopped 1/4 medium avocado, sliced 1/4 red capsicum, sliced 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped 1 tbsp lime juice SpicyPrawnCorianderSoftTaco INSTRUCTIONS Heat olive oil in a frying […]
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Apr
Apr
INGREDIENTS 1 cup wholemeal self raising flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup milk of choice 1 tbps pure maple syrup 3 apples peeled and diced 3/4 tsp cinnamon 3/4 cup water 1 egg 1/2 tbsp coconut oil melted INSTRUCTIONS Place diced apples, water and ¼ tsp cinnamon into small pot, bring to the boil […]
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