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Setting a Bowel Routine
Stephen Ratcliffe Stephen Ratcliffe

Setting a Bowel Routine

The bowel is a complex creature of habit that likes routine and consistency. Part of re-educating the bowel involves setting a routine to encourage regular emptying.The bowel has periods of increased muscular activity when the urge to empty is more likely to occur.

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Abdominal Muscle Separation
Stephen Ratcliffe Stephen Ratcliffe

Abdominal Muscle Separation

Our abdominals are made up of several muscles, which join down the middle with a strong fibrous sheath called the linea alba. During pregnancy, due to the presence of pregnancy hormones and your growing baby, the linea alba becomes thinner and stretches.

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What You Need to Know After Having a Caesarean Section
Stephen Ratcliffe Stephen Ratcliffe

What You Need to Know After Having a Caesarean Section

A caesarean section involves abdominal surgery to deliver your baby safely when vaginal birth is not an option. As it is a major operation, it is important to get adequate rest afterwards and ensure that you don’t push yourself too soon to allow for healing.

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