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.

Pregnancy 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.

Contractions are the tightening of the muscles in your uterus. They tend to become longer, stronger and more frequent as your labour progresses.

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.

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

An emergency caesarean may be needed if there is concern for your health or your baby’s health. Learn what to expect during an emergency caesarean.

Recovery after a caesarean (C-section) takes several weeks. Learn more about breastfeeding, wound care and general self-care after a caesarean.