Fit For 2 PRO - Pregnancy & Mumma Fitness with a Midwife

You don't need to be an athlete to start building strength while you’re pregnant. 🤰

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The goal isn't breaking records. It is about a stronger pregnancy and an easier recovery.

But listen for red flags. If you feel pelvic pressure or a leak, pull back and modify.

❤️We love the SRC pregnancy garments and highly recommend them to our clients to keep them active and mobile throughout their pregnancy

The SRC Pregnancy Shorts and Leggings support your bump and take pressure off your pelvic floor while you move assisting with Pelvic Girdle Pain, Lower Back Pain and Vulvar Varicosities.

It is the built in support you need for your superhero transformation.

FIT FOR 2 is a local stockest of SRC. Reach out today for a free measure.

To register for a trial week today visit www.fitfor2.com.au

❤️JUNE IS PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE AWARENESS MONTH❤️

Pelvic organ prolapse is more common than many women realize, yet research shows that symptoms often go unaddressed for months—or even years.

Many women delay seeking help because they assume symptoms are a normal part of aging, pregnancy, childbirth, or menopause. Others may feel embarrassed discussing pelvic health concerns or simply don't know where to turn for support.

👉Symptoms can include:
• A feeling of heaviness or pressure in the pelvis
• A va**nal bulge or sensation of something "falling down"
• Bladder or bowel changes
• Discomfort during exercise or daily activities

The good news? Pelvic organ prolapse is treatable, and early intervention can make a significant difference.

If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore it or assume it's something you just have to live with. Seeking support is a proactive step toward protecting your long-term pelvic health.

Let's keep the conversation going and help more women understand that support is available. 💗

🙌Have you heard of the double void? It sounds almost too simple to be worth talking about. But for many mums it could be a very useful bladder health technique they have never been told about.

👉Here is what it involves - you go to the toilet, empty your bladder, then stand up and take a few steps or gently shift your weight before sitting back down and trying again. That is it.

❤️After pregnancy and birth, the bladder can shift slightly from where it sat before. When that happens, urine can pool in a part of the bladder that does not drain fully in one sitting.

❤️Many women rush off the toilet and leave urine behind without realising it and that leftover urine is often behind the urgency, the frequency and that feeling of never quite being empty that so many mums describe but are never given a proper explanation for.

❤️One thing worth knowing: the double void is not about training yourself to go more often. It is about emptying well when you do go and it should never involve straining or bearing down. Relaxing into the breath and giving yourself time is what makes it work.

❤️If any of this resonates, this is exactly the kind of conversation we have at FIT FOR 2. Pelvic health is not a separate topic from exercise - it's all part of what we do. Send me a DM and we can organise a time to chat or SMS Anita on 0408393368




RESEARCH: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17951938/

Pregnancy and postpartum can place so much extra strain on your body — especially your back, hips, shoulders, and muscles. 💗

Supporting your body through every stage matters, and small things can make a big difference in how you feel day to day.

At Fit For 2, we’re all about helping mums move, recover, and feel stronger with simple, supportive tools and routines that fit real life.

This includes the doTerra ice blue range.

doTERRA Deep Blue is a blend of essential oils including wintergreen, camphor, peppermint, ylang ylang, helichrysum, blue tansy, German chamomile, and osmanthus. It is marketed as a cooling, soothing massage oil for muscles and joints.

🙌Potential benefits during pregnancy and motherhood

Many women use topical muscle rubs or massage oils to help with:
👉Lower back discomfort
👉Hip and pelvic soreness
👉Shoulder and neck tension
👉Tired legs and feet
👉General muscle aches from postural changes

The cooling sensation from menthol-containing oils such as peppermint and wintergreen may temporarily help discomfort during massage.

✨ Save this for when your body needs a little extra care. And if you would like more information please DM me to chat and how to order 😊

😢Many postpartum women experience leaking that they "put up with because they have had a baby" or assume that it must be their pelvic floor....

Whilst the Pelvic Floor is very important in continence leaking is not always caused by a weak pelvic floor. Let's look at another potential cause....

Research from the Cleveland Clinic and the American Urogynecologic Society tells us that pelvic floor disorders affect one in five women. But too often, we categorise every leak as simple stress incontinence. If your bladder behaviour has changed - perhaps you leak right after standing up or you can't quite empty fully - the root cause might actually be a cystocele.

A cystocele happens when the front wall of the va**na weakens, allowing the bladder to shift downward. According to recent clinical reviews, this can "kink" the urethra or cause the bladder to sag. This traps urine that later leaks out unexpectedly. Hence why "just doing your Kegels or Pelvic floor exercises” doesn't always solve the problem. If the bladder is sitting in a "folded" position, we have to look at other solutions.

❤️As an exercise professional, my mission is to help you understand the structural "why" behind your symptoms and this is why we partner closely with Pelvic Health Physiotherapists - because whilst we can talk you through your symptoms, we cannot diagnose or assess your body ‘from the inside out’.

👉At FIT FOR 2 we partner with INNER ACTIVE PHYSIO and WOMANKIND PHYSIO in our local area to ensure you understand your symptoms and we create a collaborative plan.

If you want to work with an exercise professional who is dedicated to helping you to understand your body and then guide you through the right exercise for you I would love to chat. DM me or SMS Anita 0408393368