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.

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Tips for a Good Breastfeeding Latch

Read our blog for some signs to know if your baby is latching on correctly, and our top tips for a good latch.

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How to Release Tight Hamstrings

Tight hamstrings can have a huge impact on mobility and flexibility. Try these simple tips to nurture and open up the backs of your legs and improve flexibility. 

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Real Mums of BodyICE Woman

BodyICE Woman Mama Zoe Hayes shares her experiences and feelings during the first few days postpartum.

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Ocean Swimming - Why do it?

Ocean swimming can become a type of meditative therapy, instilling a sense of wellbeing and calm as you adapt and interact with the big blue.    Not only does spending time in nature create a stron...

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ICE VS HEAT

Both heat and ice can be effective treatments for many types of pain and injuries if used properly. Knowing their uses and more importantly, WHEN to use them can help improve your chances for a spe...

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Recover Better with Laura Hingston - Australian 10m platform diver

Laura Hingston is an Australian 10m platform diver. She's an incredible athlete in a very demanding sport. She shares with us her journey and struggles through injury, rehab and recovery.

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YOUR NEWBORNS IMMUNE SYSTEM

We are learning more about immunity each day, and it's important to remember that newborns can be vulnerable as their immune system isn't as strong. They do, however, have some protection, thanks t...

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Simple Remedies for Sore Nipples

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.

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Everything You Need to Know About Diastasis Recti

Diastasis recti is the partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominis, or “six-pack” muscles, which meet at the midline of your stomach. Here is everything you need to know about this commo...

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Haemorrhoids? Wait, what? They weren’t in my birth plan!

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 ...

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What Are The Benefits of Cold Showers?

Cold showers definitely get the heart racing! There are many reasons why you might be curious about cold showers and the physiological benefits for recovery, stress, mood, sleep and even weight loss.

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Positive Mindset for Injury Recovery

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 ...

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5 Energy Boosting Snacks for Pregnancy

Experts recommend women maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy, not gaining too much or too little depending on her pre-pregnant weight. But growing a baby takes energy. You may find that you’r...

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Easy Ways to Boost Your Kids Gut Health

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 vitamin...

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Good and Bad Exercises

Have you got any good exercises for (insert some sports injury here)? It’s probably the number one question I’ve been asked as a sports physio. My answer is always the same; I have plenty of exerci...

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Supporting Your Breast Milk Supply and Post-Birth Recovery

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 lea...

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Your Breastfeeding and Baby Sleep Questions Answered!

Lactation and sleep consultant Rachel Ford answers your breastfeeding and sleep questions. Rachel is a Child and Family Health Nurse, Lactation Consultant and Sleep and Settling Consultant. She hel...

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How to Boost Incidental Activity

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...