Perimenopause doesn't just affect your hormones—it can change how your muscles, joints and pelvic floor feel too. If you've noticed new aches, bladder leaks or a feeling that your body isn't responding the way it used to, you're not imagining it. Discover how hormonal changes impact your body, why exercise is more important than ever, and how a women's health physiotherapy assessment can help you stay strong, active and confident through perimenopause and beyond.

Not sure if your postpartum symptoms are normal? Here's what I wish every new mum knew—and why common doesn't always mean normal.

Leaking when you run? Discover why bladder leaks happen during exercise, what you can do about them, and when to seek help from a women's health physiotherapist.

Over the years as a women’s health physiotherapist, I’ve been asked hundreds of times about the products I personally use, recommend in clinic, or regularly hear positive feedback about from clients. So I thought it would be helpful to put together one easy-to-find page with some of my go-to recommendations for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic health, exercise rehab and running. A small disclaimer: some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may receive a

I went into Brighton not quite knowing what I’d get. Aiming for around 3:30, quietly wondering if sub-3:30 was there — and maybe letting that push me a little too early. Add in fuelling struggles, wind, heat, and being due on… it wasn’t straightforward. But it was real, and I’m proud of how I got through it.

If you’ve ever leaked urine during a run, a jump, or even a sneeze — you are absolutely not alone. It’s incredibly common, especially after having children, but it’s also something that many women feel embarrassed to talk about. The good news? It’s not something you just have to put up with. What is leaking during running? Leaking urine with exercise is known as Stress Urinary Incontinence . Despite the name, it’s not about emotional stress — it’s about physical pressure . W