Nourishing Nish
My helpful tips, stories, and news.
Why Core Strength Feels So Hard After a Caesarean Section
Core weakness after a caesarean is common — and not a sign you’re doing something wrong. Learn why rebuilding core strength after a C-section feels hard, and what supports safe, effective postnatal recovery.
Returning to Exercise After Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery: What Women Really Need to Know
Returning to exercise after pelvic organ prolapse surgery doesn’t have to feel uncertain or risky. Learn how a structured, symptom-guided approach, including telehealth support — can help you rebuild strength and confidence safely.
Postpartum return to running - what do I need to look out for?
Is discomfort normal when returning to running after birth? Discover the key warning signs that your body may need more strength, recovery, or support and how to return to running safely and confidently - even via telehealth!
The importance of an active pregnancy
Regular exercise during pregnancy supports pelvic health, reduces discomfort, and improves physical and mental wellbeing. Learn why staying active is safe in pregnancy and how to choose the right exercise to support your changing body.
Did you know you can experience urinary leaking if you have either a weak or tight pelvic floor?
Pelvic floor muscles that are weak or low tone aren’t as strong, have more laxity and have a reduced ability to act like a trampoline to absorb and distribute impact/force/pressure.
Low tone pelvic floor symptoms are more common after multiple vaginal deliveries, if you have a history of chronic coughing/vomiting/constipation (repetitive & excessive downward pressure overtime), if you’ve had a hysterectomy, peri-menopause or going through menopause!
Menopause + Bone Health!
Why does menopause seem like such a scary transition?
Did you know that perimenopause might be the most opportune window for lifestyle intervention so menopause doesn’t have to be scary or feel like “the end”?
Reason why your pelvic floor rehab isn’t working
Have you ever followed a pelvic floor rehabilitation program and found it’s just not working? There could be many reasons as to why your pelvic floor symptoms aren’t resolving, let’s chat further about a few common ones.