Interoception plays a crucial role in a child’s development, particularly in their ability to understand and respond to internal bodily sensations. What is Interoception? Interoception refers to our ability to perceive and interpret internal bodily sensations, such as hunger, thirst, temperature, heart rate, and the need to use the bathroom. It is our internal awareness—the
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Jun
Jun
Mums often come to see me saying that they have been to other health professionals who have said “It’s just colic; they’ll grow out of it”. Poor mum is then left to manage a very sad, tired and hurting baby whilst trying to manage her own sleep deprivation. There are many things you can do
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May
May
After pregnancy, your postpartum recovery is a vulnerable phase for many that warrants attention, especially when it comes to scar healing. At Alara Women’s Health, we recognise the importance of caring for your Caesarean scar and offer specialised treatments to support your journey towards optimal recovery after birth. Scar bridging, a technique tailored for scar
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Apr
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1. Mind-Body Connection: Pilates emphasizes the mind-body connection, encouraging a focus on proper breathing techniques, precise movements, and alignment, understanding how the body functions as a system and how to manage your pressure system to optimise stability. This mindful approach can enhance body awareness and promote better movement patterns. 2. Breathwork: Breathing slowly and matching
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Dec
The Role of a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Pediatric Occupational Therapists (OT) work closely with your child and you to help prepare them for daily activities such as self-care, play, and learning. The types of activities that an OT would work on with you and your child include but are not limited to- playing, drawing, writing,
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What is mastitis? Mastitis is considered to be inflammation or infection of the milk ducts and can affect up to 33% of lactating women. The symptoms can include: Breast pain Redness Warmth Tenderness Flu-like symptoms Mastitis most commonly occurs in the first 6 weeks of lactation due to a combination of engorgement, regulation of
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The simple answer to this question is all women should receive a pelvic floor assessment to assess whether they are. Did you know that when asked to complete a pelvic floor contraction greater than 50% of women will complete in incorrectly on their first attempt?! This percentage increases even more in the postnatal population. The