I am married to Gordon and have four children, Abigail (14), Josh (13), Beth 11) and Ben (8). During my pregnancies I was aware of family and friends being significantly affected by pregnancy and childbirth and after a straightforward first pregnancy went onto journey through my own challenges of diastasis of recti, pelvic girdle pain and pelvic floor issues. I experienced a hospital birth and three home births which I believe had a major impact on my recovery and was fortunate with a physio background to be able to rehabilitate myself.