Therapeutic Ultrasound for Blocked Ducts During Breastfeeding

by Wisdom Physio | Apr 3, 2023

(By Amy Tinetti, Women’s Health Physiotherapist) Blocked Ducts A blocked duct is a blockage of the milk duct in the breast that can result in pain and tenderness of the area and a palpable lump. There may also be a white spot on your nipple which can be a sign...

Laser Therapy for Cracked Nipples – How it works

by Wisdom Physio | Apr 2, 2022

Have you been suffering from nipple pain or cracked nipples during breastfeeding? Most mothers are able to breastfeed with the right information and support. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusively breastfeeding infants for the first six months, then...

How to care for your caesarean scar

by Wisdom Physio | Jan 5, 2021

Your caesarean wound will usually be along or just below your bikini line. Very rarely it might be straight up and down your tummy. It will usually have dissolvable stitches or staples. It’ll take 6-10 weeks for your wound to heal completely. Below are a few tips on...

Mastitis

by Wisdom Physio | Oct 12, 2020

What is Mastitis?   There are two types of mastitis, inflammatory mastitis and infective mastitis.   Normally inflammatory mastitis occurs first and then it can develop into infective. It occurs when breastmilk isn’t moving freely through the breast and the...

Wrist pain after having a baby (De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis)

by Wisdom Physio | Aug 10, 2020

What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a wrist condition that can occur after having a baby caused by hormones and the repetitive wrist movements required to raise a newborn. This causes a thickening and swelling of the protective...

Bladder Leakage Post-Pregnancy

by Wisdom Physio | Apr 10, 2019

(By Amy Tinetti, Women’s Health Physiotherapist) So, you have just had a baby and may have noticed that you are having some bladder leaking and/or bowel problems. Firstly just know – you are not alone! Did you know that more than one-third of women develop...