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Find out how pregnancy can affect your abdominal muscles and why strengthening them during pregnancy and after birth is important.

Abdominal separation (diastasis recti) is when your tummy muscles separate during and after pregnancy. Find out about the symptoms and treatment.

ÌÇÐijöÆ· massage can ease muscle and joint pain, reduce stress and swelling during pregnancy. Read on to see if pregnancy massage is right for you.

Fibroids are common, non-cancerous growths found in the muscle wall of the uterus. Learn how they can affect your fertility and pregnancy.

Round ligament pain is common during second trimester of pregnancy. Symptoms can last from minutes to hours, but rest and stretches help manage pain.

Umbilical hernias are common in babies. They cause a soft lump near your baby’s belly button (umbilicus), and usually go away on their own.

Be aware of signs of infection and poor wound healing. Hygiene, pelvic floor exercises and diet are important to scar healing and recovery.

Recovery after a caesarean section, whether it's an emergency or planned, takes several weeks. Find out what to expect after you have had your baby.

Caesarean (C-section) is an operation to give birth to a baby, which may be planned or an emergency. Find out why it might be needed.

From conception to giving birth, your body goes through many physical changes. Learn what happens to your body during pregnancy and labour.