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Midwife Molly O'Brien writes about the reasons for long, difficult labour and the rise in interventions in childbirth. Malposition is one of the commonest causes of long, slow and difficult labour - use of biomechanics and simple exercises can help address malposition and avoid complications in labour.

Cuba is famous for its beautiful classic American cars - but their great lines and beautiful paint jobs are the result of loving care from dedicated mechanics. They need time out and nurture to keep their lines and looks - Kerry Dolan's latest blog makes a light hearted link between keeping a classic car on the road and keeping our own bodies in good shape as we reach "vintage" status

Treat Reflexologist Jane Sheehan writes about the ways in which changing simple every day patterns and behaviors can help improve chances of conception with no other interventions.

Back pain is a common complaint in pregnancy. In her latest blog, Treat Physiotherapist, Yoga teacher and new Mum, Rosie Taylor, explains why, and offers great tips to help mums to be keep pain and discomfort under control.

BMI can be an important factor in fertility. Being over or underweight can affect the hormones controlling women's menstrual cycles and men's sperm health and production. Research from the Netherlands showed that for every BMI unit above 29, the chances of conception fell by 4%.

We often look at our diet and levels of exercise when aiming to lose weight but rarely look at other factors like stress or our work, rest and sleep patterns.

Pilates and Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of significant change for the body and Pilates is the perfect form of exercise to help maintain your strength, fitness and energy levels as your body changes with each trimester. Why Pilates? Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise, it strengthens and stretches the body, improving posture and mobility without placing stress on the joints. Pilate...

Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates - Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise, it strengthens and stretches the body, improving posture and mobility without placing stress on the joints.