Natal Active Blog

Running in pregnancy and beyond

Can you keep running in pregnancy and will you ever get your running fitness back?

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.

How to workout with a baby - Seven Tips

How to workout with a baby in tow? With creche facilities in gyms limited, and partners not always around to help, how can you ensure you make that...

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…

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?

7 Best Tips for Running After Having a Baby

Running after having a baby is not as straightforward as lacing up your trainers and heading out. Read our top tips for getting back in to it.

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 ...