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The Post-Natal Immune system and COVID-19 Mar 22, 2020

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In a topical episode Peter waffles on about the immune system in Post-Natal women.
Because of the Covid-19 virus this seems particularly timely.
Is the immune system compromised post-natal? Can you "boost the immune system?" What is the immune system anyways?.
Should you be super careful if you're only recently given birth?
In addition he makes one, or two, inappropriate jokes and has a little pop at profiteers who claim to be "helping" people who are stuck in their homes during these difficult times.
During this whole Covid-19 crisis you can get 3 months completely free access to healthypostnatalbody.com by using couponcode "3months"
Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :)
Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith.
Playing us out; "Stand here and wait" by Fantoms
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The studies Peter mentioned can be found here;
University of Delaware 2016

https://www.bbrfoundation.org/content/pregnancy-may-alter-brain’s-immune-function

Ohio state uni November 6, 2018

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181106161323.htm

Another study November 2007

https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/45/9/1192/370158

Swansea university 2019

April Rees, Ben Jenkins, Catherine Thornton, Swansea University

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/theconversation.com/amp/how-pregnancy-changes-womens-metabolism-and-immune-systems-121893

Clinical trials

https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01200979

Do I need diastasis surgery? Mar 15, 2020

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Peter waffles on about why he started HPNB, he makes you a ridiculous offer about 10 minutes in.
In addition;' "Does my Diastasis Recti need surgery?" and "Do you need a high protein diet?"
Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :) BUT LISTEN FOR 10 MINUTES FIRST!!
Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith.
Playing us out; "Anti Hero" by McCall
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Post-partum Q & A session Mar 08, 2020

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Peter waffles his way through a Q&A session;
Amongst the questions answered;
Can Diastasis Recti get worse after the 6 week check up?
Why do I struggle to hold my balance when exercising?
How come I suffer from Sacroiliac pain?
Have you read the book by Shawn Baker? ...
What stretches should I do and could you put some videos up? A; Yes and done :)
Check Wikipedia here for info on the SI joint if you want to know what Peter is talking about and don't know where it is.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacroiliac_joint
Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :)
Check out the Youtube channel if you'd like to stretch.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL640BCj6yaMzWCzXLTAx-R_PMNnZEBwVf
Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith.
Playing us out; "Walking Back" by Aaron Sprinkle
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Language around giving birth and pregnancy Mar 01, 2020

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Peter waffles on about the language we use when dealing with women who have given birth and issues arising from pregnancy. You know, the whole "rainbows and lollipops" approach. It really isn't helping you.
The Michelle Wolfe Stand-up special he mentioned is called "Joke Show" and is available on Netflix and ridiculously funny.
Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you're looking for a post-natal exercise program that won't be triple the price.
Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith.
Playing us out; "Lay up" by Avatar
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Post-natal back pain Feb 23, 2020

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Peter waffles on about post-natal back pain. The causes of it, how to fix it and why he uses a broader definition of "post-natal" when describing back pain as "post-natal".
Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :)
Here's the "pullapart" video I mentioned in the podcast.
https://youtu.be/IEKPxPIoprc
Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith.
Playing us out; "New American Dream" by Jessie Villa
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You are responsible for you Feb 16, 2020

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Peter is on his high horse and waffles about the responsibility people have to take care of themselves for their own sakes, for their kids and partners. Exercise, nutrition, not comparing yourself to others too much, especially on social media etc.
Be kind to yourself, and exercise because exercise is not optional.
Check out https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com if you have a bit of time and want to see what all the fuss is about :)
Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith.
Playing us out; "Gotham" by Avatar
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Post-Natal Depression and exercise Feb 09, 2020

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In this episode Peter waffles on about Post-natal depression. What can cause it and how, in some cases, exercise and diet will help resolve it.
If you're suffering from PND please always speak to a healthcare professional, ESPECIALLY if it's quite serious. It's much more common than you think.
Here's a link to the NHS guidelines for treatment I mention in the bit where I point out the gaps in the treatment of PND.
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg192/chapter/1-Recommendations#treatment-decisions-advice-and-monitoring-for-women-who-are-planning-a-pregnancy-pregnant-or-in-2
https://www.nhs.uk/news/pregnancy-and-child/postnatal-depression-often-unreported/
Intro music, as always "Indestructible" by Noah Smith.
Playing us out; "Where ever you are" by Adrian Walther (Feat Jessie Villa as well)
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Post-Natal Nutrition made simple Feb 02, 2020

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In this episode; Peter waffles on about Post-Natal nutrition for a whole 25 minutes. Is it really as complicated as we're being told it is? What diet is safe to do and which are just stupid?
As promised; you can download your Healthy Eating booklets here. No email address and no subscriptions required.
https://www.healthypostnatalbody.com/blog/hpnb-summery-cookbook-is-here/
Music "Indestructible" by Noah Smith. Licensed through Soundstripe

Diastasis Recti is more than a gap Jan 27, 2020

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In this episode; Peter waffles on about Diastasis Recti for a solid 20 minutes explaining, briefly, what it is and why it's more than just a gap. Oh, and he politely, asks you to stop calling it "mummy tummy".
BTW, this is the first of all episodes of the HPNB podcast, the sound quality has drastically improved over the past 50 episodes, and Peter doesn't waflle nearly as much :)
Music "Indestructable" by Noah Smith. Licensed through Soundstripe.

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