Each day we lose between 2-3 litres of water through bladder + bowel movements, set and ventilation/ breathing. Maintaining an adequate level of water in our system is essential to avoid de-hydration.

Static stretching and myofascial release (foam rolling) are two common techniques used to increase joint range of motion and flexibility and are commonly used to help people decrease stiffness, help with muscle soreness and for injury prevention. The question is- which one has better results?

The exercises in this article are safe for you to perform whether you have had a vaginal birth or cesarean section. Read our other blog post "taking care of yourself post natural birth/cesarean" for further information on how these two births differ in your recovery.