BodyICE Blogs

Here we aim to share information, tips, stories and expert advice on a variety of topics including mum and bub health, physical recovery, mental training techniques, nutrition tips, healthy recipes, and plenty more to keep you inspired and on-track to being the best version of yourself!r.

Best Labour and Birth Positions - BodyICE Australia

Best Labour and Birth Positions

Discover the benefits of various labour positions beyond the hospital bed. Explore how different out-of-bed positions can enhance comfort, promote optimal foetal positioning, and potentially reduce...

What to do when pregnancy becomes a pain in the … back - BodyICE Australia

What to do when pregnancy becomes a pain in the … back

Discover how to alleviate pregnancy-related back pain with our helpful tips and advice. From gentle exercises to pain relief options, we've got you covered. Shop our maternity care kit and recovery...

HOW TO PACK AN ECO-FRIENDLY LUNCH BOX FOR YOUR KIDS - BodyICE Australia

HOW TO PACK AN ECO-FRIENDLY LUNCH BOX FOR YOUR KIDS

Discover how to pack an eco-friendly lunch box for your kids with our comprehensive guide! From waste-free lunch essentials like reusable containers and homemade snacks to investing in quality lunc...

Introducing our new BodyICE Recovery Compression Gel Sleeves - BodyICE Australia

Introducing our new BodyICE Recovery Compression Gel Sleeves

Introducing BodyICE Recovery's newest innovation, the 360° Hydrogel Compression Gel Sleeves. Designed to provide targeted cold and heat therapy, these sleeves are the all-in-one solution for those ...

Preparing for Postpartum: Taking Care of Yourself After Childbirth - BodyICE Australia

Preparing for Postpartum: Taking Care of Yourself After Childbirth

Prepare for the postpartum phase with these essential steps! From educating yourself about postpartum health to building a support system and creating a postpartum recovery kit, ensure a smoother t...

Be Prepared: First Aid Kit Essentials for Kids - BodyICE Australia

Be Prepared: First Aid Kit Essentials for Kids

Discover the must-have items for your kids' first aid kit, including bandages, antiseptic wipes, and BodyICE Kids gel ice packs. Be prepared for any emergency with our comprehensive guide.

Sore Nipples and Breastfeeding: The Ultimate Survival Guide for New Mums - BodyICE Australia

Sore Nipples and Breastfeeding: The Ultimate Survival Guide for New Mums

Experiencing sore nipples while breastfeeding is a common challenge many new mothers face. From latching issues to chafing, explore our best tips and products for a more comfortable experience for ...

Top Tips to Prepare Your Toddler for a Medical Procedure: A Parent's Guide - BodyICE Australia

Top Tips to Prepare Your Toddler for a Medical Procedure: A Parent's Guide

Going through a medical procedure can be a challenging experience for anyone, but when it comes to toddlers, the situation becomes even more complex. Young children may find medical procedures scar...

Understanding Sciatic Back Pain - BodyICE Australia

Understanding Sciatic Back Pain

In this article, we interviewed Kevin Vuong - director and principal Physiotherapist at Ground Up Physiotherapy. Kevin shares his insights on the intricacies of sciatic nerve pain or sciatica.

Periods After Childbirth - BodyICE Australia

Periods After Childbirth

After giving birth, many women experience a variety of physical and emotional changes as their bodies recover and adjust to the new demands of motherhood. One common concern for women during this t...

The Gender Gap: Why Female Athletes Are More Prone to ACL Injuries - BodyICE Australia

The Gender Gap: Why Female Athletes Are More Prone to ACL Injuries

When it comes to knee injuries, particularly those involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), there is a significant gender gap. Female athletes are statistically far more prone to ACL injury ...

The Cool Parent's Guide to Using BodyICE for Kid's Pain Relief - BodyICE Australia

The Cool Parent's Guide to Using BodyICE for Kid's Pain Relief

In this blog we hear from Grace Larson about the benefits of using ice therapy. Grace is a paediatric critical care nurse with over 15 years experience helping children to cope with painful and sca...

Which is Better? Hot or Cold Packs for Back Pain? - BodyICE Australia

Which is Better? Hot or Cold Packs for Back Pain?

When it comes to alleviating back pain, many people turn to ice packs or heat packs for relief. In this blog, we guide you through when to use ice and when to use heat therapy for back pain.

Best Hospital Bag Items, As Seen By A Midwife! - BodyICE Australia

Best Hospital Bag Items, As Seen By A Midwife!

Hospital bag packing can be daunting but oh so exciting! It can be tempting to overpack to make sure that you have everything you possibly need, but that isn’t always the best way. 

Parents Guide to Soothing Bumps, Bruises & Common Childhood Ailments - BodyICE Australia

Parents Guide to Soothing Bumps, Bruises & Common Childhood Ailments

A Helpful Guide for Parents! As a parent, it is common to come across various ailments that can impact your child's well-being. These can range from minor injuries to bumps and bruises. Knowing how...

New Treatment Guidelines For Mastitis - BodyICE Australia

New Treatment Guidelines For Mastitis

Important Update on Effective Mastitis Treatment Guidelines. The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, a global organisation of dedicated healthcare professionals supporting breastfeeding, has recentl...

The Best Products for Postpartum Recovery - BodyICE Australia

The Best Products for Postpartum Recovery

Insights from a Physiotherapist and mum of two! Just like any first time mum my hospital bag was full of instagramable baby outfits, gorgeous swaddles and unnecessary baby items. Who can blame me?...

What Happens When You Meditate? Benefits for the Mind & Body During Meditation - BodyICE Australia

What Happens When You Meditate? Benefits for the Mind & Body During Meditation

We've heard that meditation can be good for our mind and perhaps we've even felt the calming benefits ourselves, but what's really going on while we sit in silence?