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Sore nipples are very common for breastfeeding women, particularly in the early stages with your newborn bub. Soothe and ease discomfort with the following simple tips for sore nipples.

The first poo after childbirth is no joke. I went to the toilet to make sure my uterus was still in place and felt my way up to some new members of my anus. Little pea like structures, very bloody tender ‘WTF!’. Yep. Haemorrhoids. They weren’t part of my birth plan were they? Ah childbirth. Full of surprises that’s for sure. 

No matter how you look at it, getting injured sucks. You were at the top of your game: and now forced to break from your training, your life, your established routine and the sports activities you love. And it’s more than the physical injury you have to recover from, you now have to build yourself and your confidence back to where they were.

You put your kid’s health as priority number one. You do everything you can and everything else you can think of. Although you think you might have everything covered, from getting in their vitamins to drilling it in their heads to wash their hands before eating, your child’s gut health might not be in the running for top priority in your daily routine.

New mamas and mamas-to-be, this video by Caia practitioner Brittany Darling is a must-watch! 

Brittany gives some great advice on nutrition for supporting your breastmilk supply. You will also learn which foods and supplements can assist in your recovery from both vaginal and caesarean births.

Incidental exercise is activity you do every day without even thinking about it. Running up the stairs, playing football with your kids, washing the car – all these tasks get your blood pumping and contribute to your overall fitness.