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Understanding Perimenopause: Why Your Body Feels Different (and What’s Really Happening)
Menopause Isn’t a Sudden Change Menopause is often described as a moment — a point in time where periods stop and a new phase begins. But for most women, that’s not how it feels. Instead, it can be a slow, confusing shift. Your body may look the same on the outside, but internally things feel different. Energy changes. Sleep becomes disrupted. Focus isn’t as sharp. You might feel more irritable, more forgetful, or simply not quite like yourself. What makes it more frustrating
lucy spencer
1 day ago4 min read


Pelvic Floor Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know (Before and After Birth)
Pelvic floor health is one of the most important — and most overlooked — aspects of women’s wellbeing. Many women only begin learning about their pelvic floor during pregnancy, or worse, after symptoms begin. Yet research shows that pelvic floor training is beneficial from adolescence onwards, not just during or after pregnancy. Understanding how this group of muscles functions — and how to support it properly — can dramatically improve long-term bladder, bowel, sexual and co
lucy spencer
Feb 125 min read


Understanding Your Cycle: How Your Hormones Shape Fertility, Health, and How You Feel
Your menstrual cycle is much more than “just your period.” It’s a monthly rhythm, guided by shifting hormones, that affects your fertility, your mood, your energy, your sleep, and even your general sense of wellbeing. When you understand this rhythm, it becomes much easier to work with your body rather than feeling confused or frustrated by it. Below is a simple, evidence-based breakdown of what actually happens during each phase of the cycle — and what you might naturally f
lucy spencer
Dec 10, 20253 min read


The Newborn Golden Hour: Why This First Moment Matters More Than We Realise
The first hour after birth—often called the “golden hour”—is a uniquely sensitive window that carries significant physiological and emotional benefits for both mother and baby. Although it is often spoken about in emotional or sentimental terms, the golden hour is firmly grounded in evidence-based practice and supported by decades of neonatal, obstetric, and psychological research. Clinically, the golden hour refers to uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact immediately following
lucy spencer
Dec 1, 20252 min read
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