32 Weeks Pregnant - back pain in pregnancy and abdominal separation (aka diastasis recti)
My Pregnancy 2025 Alison Marshall My Pregnancy 2025 Alison Marshall

32 Weeks Pregnant - back pain in pregnancy and abdominal separation (aka diastasis recti)

I’ve had a bit of upper and mid back pain this week as my abs have really let go, and the weight of my uterus and baby is pulling my upper body forward. I need to be very mindful of posture and of engaging my core. But I’m also feeling very motivated to really focus on building up the muscle in my abs and back after I close up my diastasis recti postpartum!

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6 Weeks Pregnant - teaching my toddlers about birth
My Pregnancy 2025 Alison Marshall My Pregnancy 2025 Alison Marshall

6 Weeks Pregnant - teaching my toddlers about birth

One of the highlights of my week was when I went for a regular check up with my pelvic floor physio and got to tell her that I'm pregnant. She was thrilled for me, and proceeded to give me all the exercises she gives pregnant mums to do, telling me to come back at 26 weeks unless I have any other issues meantime which need physio. It made it all seem just that bit more real! 🥰

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