Australian women's health physiotherapist Mary O'Dwyer provides a practical, information packed, logical guide for women, their partners and those involved with pregnancy and birth. It also contains detailed advice on recovery following vaginal and caesarean births. Like many pregnancies, this invaluable floor- and core-centred book is well overdue... Hold It Mama will help you - - recover core strength and shape - improve pelvic floor and abdominal control - stay safely active during pregnancy - practice skills for an empowered labor - protect the pelvic floor during birth - self-check for prolapse or muscle damage - recover after C-section birth including scar minimization - follow the 'Shrink the Jellybelly' program - enjoy vital pelvic floor and core fitness throughout life

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