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07/03/2022

I can feel the power of women rising across the world💪🏽

But it starts right here, at home 🌱

Happy International Women’s Day.

21/02/2022

I’m 9 weeks postpartum at the moment and I had my Physio appointment last week. I thought it might be useful to go through what is involved in a postnatal assessment or the ‘6 week check’. I’ll explain it like I’m your Physio😀

I’ve gone into more detail and answered a few FAQ’s in a blog post https://www.meganmullane.com.au/postpartum/6-week-physio-check

If you have any other questions just pop them below or in my DM’s and I’ll get onto it. I hope this helps to shred light on what a postnatal assessment might look like.

Did you have a Physio assessment after your birth? Did you find it useful?

Megan xx

25/01/2022

Abbey is 6 weeks old today💕

6 weeks of all consuming love. Of slow days and long nights. Of newborn nappies and tiny clothes. 6 weeks of cuddles and kisses. Of trying to set up breastfeeding and learning each others cues. 6 weeks of one handed snacks 🍫Of late night googling and unfair self criticism. Of baby smiles, sister cuddles and chats with family and friends. 6 weeks of tears on and off, sometimes sad, sometimes happy, sometimes no reason at all. 6 weeks of pads and granny un**es and milk stained everything. Of painful ni***es and strained pelvic floor and a wobbly soft belly. 6 weeks of healing. Of bonding. Of loving💕

6 weeks does NOT mark the completion of healing after pregnancy and birth like our culture often expects. It’s just another week. There is nothing magic about it.

Recovering after birth is an ongoing process and we should be ok with that. Listening to our bodies and being guided by what feels good.

At the moment what feels good is cuddling my baby, playing with the girls and hooking into hot chips.

Megan xx

26/12/2021

Slow and steady the wise woman whispered.

Follow her lead

Feel all the emotions

Lie down

Drink water

Do nothing

Wishing everyone happiness over the next few weeks. We’ll see you in the new year some time x

22/10/2021

I’m having alllll the feelings as I finish up at work this week😭🤗🥺😍🙃😅

It’s bittersweet as I take some time away from the clinic to create space for this new baby girl who will be joining our family soon enough.

I’ve absolutely loved working with all of my clients. I really am so grateful for each one of you who has trusted me to be involved in your care🌸

But never fear, I won’t be far away. I have a very exciting project I’ve been working on (for what seems like forever) and I think you are going to love it too. Stay tuned and I’ll share more next week.

Until then, I’ll be over here feeling all the feels❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

19/10/2021

Did you know that there is a significant link between mental health struggles and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Pelvic floor problems can lead to social isolation, delay in seeking treatment, feeling of shame and poor body confidence. It can affect our relationships, our activity levels and generally our quality of life.

There are also links between stress hormones and chemicals that affect your bladder function🧠

To put it simply, pelvic floor dysfunction can make you feel like s**t. I know it myself and I hear you.

So this is my request, my hope, my plea. If you are having trouble with your bladder, bowel, prolapse symptoms, pelvic pain or sexual health, please seek help.

☀️Talk to your GP
☀️Book an appointment with your Pelvic Health Physio
☀️Bring it up at your next Midwife or Obstetrician appointment
☀️Or simply confide in a friend.

You are too important to suffer in silence.

13/10/2021

🌼Grubby toes and runny noses.

🌼Sticky fingers and sloppy kisses.

🌼Tangled hair and Bluey underwear.

🌼These girls and our messy life.

04/10/2021

Moo To Poo 💩

Just the other day one of my lovely clients so generously gave me these earrings (swipe to see). She said she will never forget me teaching her the Moo to Poo and this was her thank you gift 😊What a beauty.

A few of you, lots actually, had no idea what Moo to Poo means so I thought I’d explain.

Simply, it’s the advice we give to women through pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor rehab, anyone really to reduce the pressure on the pelvic floor from constipation or straining.

Here’s what you do.
1. Wait for the urge!
2. Sit comfortably on the toilet with your feet on a foot stool
3. Gently lean forward at the hips
4. Now, make a mooooooo sound

Generating the moo sound helps to expand the belly and move the stool down without putting strain on your pelvic floor.

Don’t believe me? Give it a go! And don’t be shy, get the whole family involved🐮

28/09/2021

The “Just In Case” wee💧

Are you guilty of this? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Often as kids we were taught to go to the toilet before you leave the house. A habit created out of convenience that can result in a big problem.

When you get in the habit of going “just in case” overtime the bladder can learn to hold smaller volumes.

This can become a problem when you are in a situation where you DO need to hold on. You can end up feeling like you have to go all the time and it can cause a lot of anxiety around getting to a toilet.

So instead, wait for the urge to come, then let your brain assess the volume, the environment you are in, your social situation and either decide that YES this is a good time to go or NO let’s wait.

Let your brain be the boss, not your bladder💧xx

(If you are having trouble with the “Just In Case“ wee or frequency, have a chat to your GP or Pelvic Health Physio 😊)

29/08/2021

Why does matrescence matter?

Understanding matrescence, both individually as a woman but also collectively as a society matters in a big way.

☀️Understanding this change gives us insights into our emotions.

☀️It normalises and validates the changes that are occurring.

☀️It allows women to be more valued and supported in their transition to mothering, and

☀️It gives us the language to be able to talk more openly about this huge shift that happens.

Unsurprisingly 70% of you hadn’t heard of the term matrescence. It’s a word that’s been around for over 40 years, yet it still comes up with that red squiggly line in my writing. It’s an undervalued concept that we need to bring into the light✨

I’ve put together a blog on matrescence on my website if you’d like to check it out.

https://www.meganmullane.com.au/postpartum/what-is-matrescence

Megan x

24/08/2021

Have you heard of matrescence? It’s a term that describes the transition to motherhood, the path from woman to mother.

It’s the physical, hormonal, emotional and social developmental stage of motherhood and it’s the biggest transition we will experience in our lives🤯

Matrescence is a word that’s been around for decades but more recently gained traction in helping our society understand the changes that happen for women when they become mothers.

I think the easiest way to understand the term is to liken it to ‘adolescence’. This is a stage in everyone’s lives where you are not a child anymore, but not quite an adult either. You want the responsibilities and the freedom of adulthood but also still feel partly tied to the ease of childhood. Well, matrescence is a similar kind of ambivalence. You are not quite the woman you were before becoming pregnant but you are also not the exact version of the mother you want to be either.

🪴Have you heard of the term matrescence before?

🪴Does it ring any bells for you?

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Hi! I’m Megan.

WELCOME TO KINDRED PHYSIOTHERAPY

I am a Women’s Health & Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, a wife, mother to two very cool little ladies Georgia and Adele and I am the owner of Kindred Physiotherapy.

I work with women of all ages and stages of life, but I am particularly passionate about helping women stay healthy through pregnancy, birth and then recover, heal and thrive in life after birth.

WHERE YOU CAN SEE ME?

I work out of The Attic Creative at 712 Sturt St Ballarat. A beautiful building where I occupy a lovely, relaxed and comfortable space. The Attic has easy pram access, bathroom facilities and my room is safe and private.

I am also in the planning stages of setting up a Mums & Bubs Mat Pilates class too... coming soon!

And if you are keen to learn more about women’s health but don’t need an appointment right now then please follow along on my page or on my Instagram @kindredphysio where I post articles about women’s health.

WHO I WORK WITH?

I see women through all stages of life.

I help women through pregnancy with aches and pain or to set up a pelvic floor program.

I assist women with healing after birth with postnatal assessments of the whole body but particularly the abdominals and pelvic floor.

I encourage women to stay active and can help to set up achievable, enjoyable exercise programs to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

I also work with women who are experiencing issues with incontinence, prolapse symptoms, pelvic pain or breastfeeding issues like mastitis or blocked ducts

I believe in a holistic approach to healthcare and I work closely with other health professionals to achieve the best outcome for my clients.

I AM HERE TO HELP

Because I am a women and a mother I understand that women’s health concerns can be personal and sensitive, I get that, so if you just want to have a chat before you book an appointment please feel free to contact me and we can discuss your concerns!

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoy being here!

Megan Mullane