Why Did No One Tell Me?: What every woman needs to know to protect, heal and nurture her body through motherhood

The first book by a leading women's health physiotherapist that breaks down taboos around pre-natal and post-natal conditions and offers invaluable and often life-changing advice for mums and mums-to-be. ***WINNER OF THE ACTIVE PREGNANCY FOUNDATION AWARDS 2023 'PRODUCT OF THE YEAR'*** A reassuring, no-nonsense guide to caring for your body before, during and after giving birth. For too long, women have been told that debilitating conditions following pregnancy are normal, to be expected, and something to just put up with. Emma Brockwell is on a mission to change this. Having been through two difficult pregnancies herself, Emma combines her expertise as a specialist women's health physiotherapist with personal experience to create a warm, honest, informative and essential handbook to help pregnant women and new mums take control and care for their changing bodies. Find out how to- -Protect your pelvic floor -Heal effectively from birth - both vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections -Tackle common - and TREATABLE - post-birth problems -Exercise safely after birth Every woman has the right to be informed and this empowering guide gives you all the tools you need to look after your amazing body throughout motherhood.