Baby Brain
In the scientific world the jury is still out as to the existence of “baby brain”. However, I can assure you that baby brain is alive and well in my case. 2020 has been a bit rough, so I though I'd write about something light hearted. So, here are some of my personal favourite baby brain moments. 1. Pumping liquid soap...
COVID Baby
2020 sure has been a roller coaster ride and a half. I have read many COVID baby posts and spoken with clients and friends who brought their babes earth side mid pandemic. Some feel ripped off, some feel as though their rights have been stripped from them, some have been disappointed in the pre-natal care they have received and some...
Fun and Games of Recording the Pre-natal Series
I felt as though I missed an opportunity when I was pregnant with Zoe, in that, I didn't get to share my exercise journey with other mums to be. However, at the time I needed to be realistic and know my limits. I was working at the physio practice, operating Happy Place Pilates, growing a human and trying my best...
The Harsh Reality of Motherhood
In 2018, we welcomed our beautiful Zoe into the world. After a miscarriage in 2017 left me feeling a little untrusting of my own body, to hold that perfect puny human in my arms was a healing experience. In that moment I was back to trusting that my body isn't silly and haven't doubted it since. My pregnancy was clinically unremarkable...
Finding Happy Place
Hi! I'm Meredith, a Mum, Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Pilates Instructor. My journey into exercise intervention began many years ago when I was working as a dispensary technician and I got a sneak peak behind the doors of the pharmaceutical industry. I remember thinking to myself as I attached the label to yet another box of statins – there...