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Notes on training, honestly.
The questions I answer most often, written out properly — so you can read the whole answer instead of a caption.
What happens after I give birth?
Your uterus shrinks, the bleeding tapers, and recovery starts the day you give birth — not at the six-week check. What the first six weeks actually involve.
8 Sept 2026 · 8 min read
How soon can you lift after having a baby?
Sooner than most women are told. Deliberate loading starts within days of an uncomplicated birth; loaded gym training at clearance, usually around six weeks.
5 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
Will training make labour easier?
No programme can promise an easier labour. Training improves the parts you can control — endurance, strength, pelvic floor control and what you can do afterwards.
5 Sept 2026 · 8 min read
Can you lift weights while pregnant?
Yes — in almost every uncomplicated pregnancy. What changes is how you load, how you brace, and when to stop a set. A trimester-by-trimester guide.
30 Aug 2026 · 8 min read
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