Natal Active Blog

Six Ways to Calm Pregnancy Anxiety

Many mums find pregnancy a stressful time. Here, therapist Sophie Harris shares six way you can calm pregnancy anxiety.

Six foods to avoid when you are pregnant

Pregnant mums are generally bombarded with do's and don'ts, not least around what they can and can't eat or drink in pregnancy. But do you know the...

Diastasis Recti Rehabilitation - a Mum's Story

One mum shares her story of diastasis recti rehabilitation and how she is ready to restart the journey after her second baby.

7 top tips for sun safety in pregnancy

Check out our 7 top tips for sun safety in pregnancy to keep you safe and comfortable.

Nine ways to support every new mum

But what role can you play in supporting a new mum? Here are nine ways great tips.

Twin Pregnancy Exercise: Six top tips for twin-mums-to-be

Mum of twins and pre and postnatal health expert Shakira Akabusi reveals her top tips on exercising for twin-mums-to-be

Buggy Running - 11 Best Tips

From the routes to take and the kit you need, to how to keep little one enjoying your runs - this guide to buggy running is a must read for both ne...

Keeping fit in pregnancy - the second time around

Personal trainer, founder of Bumps and Burpees and new mum Charlie Barker on keeping fit in pregnancy the second time around…

Eating disorders in pregnancy

We talk to Dr Rachel Evans, an eating disorder recovery phycologist about the impact eating disorders in pregnancy can have and how you can manage ...

Celebrating Inspirational Mamas

Its International Women's Day and we want to celebrate the mums you have nominated as your inspirational mamas. Read their inspiring stories...

Running with prolapse - a personal story.

Natal Active founder Claire Gleave shares the story of her diagnosis and how, despite being told she wouldn’t run again, recovered to continue runn...

Maternity discrimination at work - Pregnant then Screwed

The pandemic caused a spike in maternity discrimination at work against pregnant women and mothers. How can we tackle the root causes?

Can exercise in pregnancy prevent postnatal depression?

Those of us who try to fit in some regular exercise know the positive impact it can have on our general mental well being and continuing a regular ...