WHEALTHcare Physiotherapy

12/04/2026

Brain fog is one of the most talked about menopause symptoms. Yet, there is still little clear evidence about what it is, how common it is, or what helps.

New research from the University of Melbourne, Monash University and University College London highlights major gaps in what we know about problems with memory, focus and clear thinking during perimenopause and menopause.

The researchers involved say there is limited data on how long brain fog lasts or how it affects women over time.

Professor Martha Hickey from the University of Melbourne and the Royal Women’s Hospital says this uncertainty can make menopause more stressful than it needs to be.

“We don’t even have a definition of what brain fog is. One person’s experience would be different to what someone else is experiencing,” Professor Hickey said.

"It's a real gap in our understanding."

She says women need clear, consistent, and evidence-based information. They shouldn't get mixed messages, especially online.

The researchers stress that menopause isn't all negative. Many women thrive during this time, especially when they feel informed, supported, and heard by their GP.

Read the full news article here: https://thewest.com.au/news/health/facts-over-fear-data-needed-on-brain-fog-in-menopause-c-22114372

09/01/2026

04/11/2025

This actually looks like a supportive sports bra. Many on the market look cool but not actually supportive. You need a solid support on the bottom and high coverage as breasts move up and out when running etc . Yet to try it but the specs look in line with the science.

09/10/2025

Shocker: It takes far more energy to grow life than scientists once believed.

A Duke University study found that pregnancy rivals elite endurance events, making it the most energetically demanding activity the human body can sustain, equivalent to running a 40-week marathon.

Another peer-reviewed study published in Science found that pregnancy requires an additional 50,000 calories over nine months, with 96% of that energy coming directly from the mother. A woman’s resting energy use can rise by up to 30%, meaning her body works harder every single day, even at rest.

To put it in perspective, that’s like eating 50 pints of Ben & Jerry’s or sustaining the daily energy output of a Tour de France cyclist.

The energy it takes to grow life makes pregnancy one of the most extreme athletic feats on Earth. 🫶

30/08/2025

18/08/2025

Ever wondered how baby forms and grows in the womb?

You're not alone, 99+ others had imagined that too, now this image below gives us insight on what happens in a woman's womb during pregnancy, the stages of fetal development and childbirth, showing how a baby grows and changes position inside the uterus throughout pregnancy let's describe each stage for a better understanding.

1. Top row (left to right):
Early pregnancy: shows the embryo implanted in the uterus.

Gradual development: shows fetal growth within the uterine wall.

2. Middle row:
Second trimester: the fetus becomes more defined and begins to take a curled position.

Fetus grows larger and shifts position, facing downward in preparation for birth.

3. Bottom row:
Late pregnancy: fetus fully developed and assumes birth position (head down, facing the spine).

Stages of labor: baby descends into the birth canal and is delivered vaginally.

This is for educational purpose to show the process of pregnancy and childbirth.

01/07/2025

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSBYGBsWR/

I TikTok to get high quality info on pelvic and women’s health out there. Sometimes just to have fun and join in too 😎.

Check out motheringandmovement’s video.

27/06/2025

💯. I’d add my experience of working in a prison and an emergency department to have also well prepped me for motherhood. But definitely how much I partied! (Also helps with the fact I have almost no FoMO to be giving it a break). Thankyou women for this excellent comparison!

26/06/2025

A little infographic I’m working on!
Yes! You can see and feel your pelvic floor muscles work!