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18/06/2026

🌸 Saba’s Postnatal Exercise & Health Journey 🌸

At 6 weeks post C-section, Saba is now progressing to postnatal Reformer Pilates classes , close to home. Since hospital, she’s been focusing on gentle rehabilitation including mobility work, light strength exercises, and walking—all while navigating the beautiful chaos of new motherhood. 💕

And introducing little Aysa 👑, Saba’s princess, who has been keeping Mum very busy!

Today we were fortunate to be looked after by some wonderful local physios for a pre-Pilates assessment. Aysa was dressed to impress and seemed to be wondering where on earth Mum was taking her! 😄

After a last-minute request for milk and cuddles just five minutes before the appointment, Saba attended to Aysa’s needs and miraculously managed to arrive on time. 💖

A gentle reminder for all mums: self-care starts with the basics. 🌸

Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be perfect or complicated . Sometimes it’s challenging, sometimes it’s just small acts of kindness towards yourself. By looking after your own health and wellbeing, you’re better able to keep showing up for your baby every day. ❤️

Every walk, every exercise session, every healthy meal, every moment of rest counts. Progress isn’t always linear, and some days are harder than others, but every small step forward matters. ✨

Motherhood is beautiful, messy, exhausting, rewarding, and full of unexpected moments. Give yourself grace, celebrate the small wins, and remember that looking after yourself is not selfish—it’s essential. 🤍

16/06/2026

✨ 🩷Mums and bubs at home and looking for some movement motivation? Try these core and whole-body strength exercises with a focus on the pelvic floor, obliques and shoulder stability 🤍👶✨

*Please note: Always seek guidance from your own pelvic floor physio or health professional for individual advice before starting any exercise program postpartum.

My own post natal exeecise journey started just a few days after birth while still in hospital with gentle mobility exercises. Since returning home after 6 days post-Caesarean, I’ve been fitting in around 5–10 minutes every second or third day—simply doing what I can manage amongst feeds, cuddles and the beautiful chaos of newborn life. 🤱✨

Given the nature of my work as a pelvic floor physiotherapist, I am very aware of how to modify exercise appropriately and avoid overdoing it. Every postpartum journey is different, so it’s important to have your own assessment and clearance from your health professional before commencing exercise.

💫 Exercises featured:
• Slow mountain climbers – great for pelvic floor, core and shoulder stability. Think about pressing the floor away, keeping your shoulders away from your ears, gently drawing your ribs down towards your p***c bone, and staying connected to your pelvic floor while continuing to breathe.
• Push-ups – I performed mine on my knees, but these can be progressed to knees off when appropriate.
• Moving between a modified child’s pose and cobra – depending on how your body (and baby!) are coping that day.

Remember, postpartum recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Some days movement feels great, and other days rest and cuddles are exactly what your body needs. 🤍

Aim for fatigue or 3 sets of 20-60 seconds

And of course…

🥰 Baby cuddles and kisses are always a must.

Feel free to save and share with your mummy friends for some postnatal inspo 🤍👶🌙🧿✨💕

02/06/2026

Pelvic floor stretches to help with pelvic pain, constipation, endo-related pain & pain with s*x 🤍🌸✨

If you’re struggling with pelvic tension, pelvic pain, constipation, endometriosis-related pain or pain with intimacy, gentle pelvic floor relaxation stretches may help calm the system, reduce tension and help your body feel a little more supported 🌿🫶🏼💫

A few gentle reminders while trying these: 💕
✨ Focus on slow, deep breathing and try to relax as much as possible 😮‍💨🌸 (jaw, tummy, shoulders and pelvic floor included 🤍)
✨ Choose the stretch that feels the most comfortable for you 🌷 — not every stretch works for everybody, and that’s okay 🫶🏼
✨ Gentle and comfortable is the goal 🌙💛 — no forcing, pushing or stretching into pain 🚫

Your body is unique and different things work for different people 🌸 Listen to what feels supportive, safe and calming for your body 🤍✨

If symptoms persist, pain feels significant or you’re not sure what’s going on, a pelvic floor physio can help guide you 🌿💕

💾 Save this for later 🤍✨
👇🏼 Which stretch felt best for you? Tell us below! 🌸🫶🏼

23/05/2026

✨ Pregnant mamas — give these exercises a try 🤰🩷 ✨

Looking for some gentle strengthening exercises? These can help support the hips, glutes and pelvic floor during pregnancy 💪🌸

🤍 Clam Shells
Aim for around 20 reps or until fatigue. You can add a TheraBand around the knees for extra challenge (or around the ankles/top ankle if appropriate). Try to keep your hips stacked, gently draw up through the pelvic floor as you open and close the knee, and remember to take deep breaths 🫶

🤍 Clam Kick-Outs
Again, aim for around 20 reps or fatigue. Focus on control, breathing and keeping the pelvis stable ✨

🤍 Clams in 90 Degrees
A great variation to challenge the hips and pelvic support muscles 💕

✅ Relax through the neck and shoulders
✅ Focus on slow, controlled movement
✅ Keep breathing deeply 🌿

Save this for later & share with your mama friends 👯‍♀️💗

⚠️ Always check with your own pelvic floor physio and doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially during pregnancy, to ensure it’s right for you.

20/05/2026

💩 Chronic constipation is more common than many people realise — and you do NOT have to struggle alone 🤍

In this video, Jules ✨ our superstar pelvic floor physio ✨ shares some helpful tools and tips to support bowel emptying, especially if you’re struggling with chronic constipation.

Some simple strategies that may help include:
▫️ Leaning forward when sitting on the toilet
▫️ Using a footstool 🚽
▫️ Focusing on relaxing and letting your pelvic floor go
▫️ Not ignoring the urge to open your bowels
▫️ Allowing yourself time and avoiding straining 🤍

Persistent constipation can sometimes be linked with other underlying conditions or “red flags,” so it’s important to chat with your doctor if symptoms continue.

Some contributing factors may include:
🌼 Endometriosis
🌼 Post-surgical changes
🌼 Pelvic floor dysfunction
🌼 Autoimmune or other medical conditions

Our team is here to support you with personalised assessment and treatment options 🤍

📍Contact Circle of Life Physio for more support and guidance. You don’t have to navigate this alone ✨

04/05/2026

Check on your pregnant friends… 🤰😂🤍 they’re probably nesting 🪺 and doing way more than they should be 🧺🧹💦

Pregnancy (and honestly, being a woman in general) is wild 🌪️💫 One minute you feel like you can conquer the world 💪🔥, the next your body’s like “absolutely not today” 😅🫠

We’re often told as women that we can do anything — and yes, we absolutely can ✨👑But just because we can, doesn’t always mean we should 🤍💭 Food for thought.

As pelvic floor physios looking after women for over 15 years, we understand 🤍 We advocate for and empower women to be and do anything 🙌✨But let’s also be real — we need to encourage each other to rest 💤🛌, slow down 🧘‍♀️🌿, and nurture our bodies through all the different stages of life 🤍🌸

Our bodies go through so many changes — physically, hormonally, emotionally… it’s a lot 🌀💗

So here’s your reminder to be kind to yourself 🤍✨

To all women, in every season of life — respect 🙌💖

Tag or share with your mama friends who are probably doing too much right now

29/04/2026

💩🚨 DON’T HOLD YOUR POO 🚨💩

Sarah, our incredible pelvic floor physio and amazing mum of two 👶👶, shares one of her TOP tips for everyone:

👉 Respond to the urge to go!

When your body tells you it’s time to empty your bowels 🚽 — listen to it 👂✨
Don’t delay, don’t ignore it ❌

Holding on can lead to:
⚡ Constipation
⚡ Hemorrhoids
⚡ Pelvic pain flare-ups
⚡ Worsening symptoms for conditions like endometriosis

🤰 This is especially important during pregnancy and in the early postnatal period 🤱
Your body is healing — no matter how you gave birth 💛

🚫 One of the worst things you can do?
Straining on a healing body or wound 😣

✨ Be kind to your body
✨ Go when you need to
✨ Support your pelvic floor

Your body is always communicating with you — trust it 💫💛

💛 You can see Sarah for a personalised assessment and treatment approach
— no matter your stage of life ✨

Whether it’s:
🤰 Pregnancy
🌸 Perimenopause
🌺 Menopause
⚡ Pelvic pain
💧 Incontinence
🌿 Prolapse symptoms

📍 Belmont General Practice Clinic
📍 Stafford Heights (Nurture Gynaecology)

28/04/2026

✨ Return to Running Postnatal – Part 3 ✨

In this video, Jules (our superstar pelvic floor physio 💫) dives into Part 3 of our return-to-running postnatal series. If you haven’t already, go back and check out Parts 1 & 2 for the full picture 👀

Jules talks about the importance of giving your pelvic floor and your body the time and space they need to properly heal before jumping back into high-impact exercise like running 🏃‍♀️

Every body is different, and having a thorough postnatal assessment can make all the difference. Our team can guide you step-by-step using evidence-based guidelines from some of the world’s leading experts in running and pelvic health.

🤍 If you’re unsure when or how to return to running, we’re here to help🤍 Share this with your mama friends who might be wondering the same thing

14/04/2026

Thank you to our beautiful patients for all your kind messages and for checking in on us as we step into this new chapter with our clinics 🤍✨

Our wonderful team, Jules and Sarah, have thriving across Belmont, Morningside, and Stafford Heights 🌿🏥💫

Behind the scenes, Saba has been working hard to keep everything running smoothly 💻✨ While she’s in the final stages of third trimester pregnancy and not seeing patients in person (baby arriving very soon 👶🤍), there’s been a lot happening from home 🏡💛

A little real talk from Saba & perhaps controversial opinions … 🤍
With a history of endometriosis 🌸 I thought my tolerance for the challenges that can come with pregnancy would be higher — but it’s been humbling in ways I didn’t expect ✨

We are so lucky to support so many women through pregnancy 🤰🤍 and going through it myself has deepened my respect for this journey even more 🙏✨

I feel incredibly grateful to be pregnant 🤍🌿 but like many women, I’ve felt the physical and emotional changes deeply — fatigue, nausea, aches, and all the unknowns 🤍

Our job is to empower women to keep moving & not see pregnancy as an illness or symptom. But hello- for many , pregnancy comes with many serious & challenging symptoms- let’s be honest and not sugar coat it 💛

And the mum guilt is already there… feeling like I haven’t done enough or prepared enough for our little one arriving soon 👶📚✨

I’m trying to practice what I preach — to slow down, rest more, accept my changing body, and remember I’m creating life 🤍🫶
We need to be kinder to ourselves as women 💛

I’m also taking my doctor’s advice and allowing more space for rest 🛌✨ and the baby books… we’ll see how we go 😅📚

If you’re feeling this way too — you are not alone 🤍✨

Even after 16 years as a physio supporting women through pregnancy, experiencing it myself has been one of the most humbling journeys 🤍✨

09/04/2026