Menopause Resources
&Breathe’s list of resources for the peri-menopause and menopause stage of life. We’d like to grow this, so hit us with your suggestions too! hello@andbreathepostnatal.com
Health, Physios & Pelvic Floor
Amanda Savage
Amanda Savage is THE pelvic floor and women's health physiotherapy expert, and &Breathe is proud to have her as our Resident Physio Expert. Not only is she knowledgeable, but she explains things in an accessible way and will bring hope to even the darkest PF problems. Don't suffer in silence!
Amanda is based in Cambridge so if you can't see her in person, follow her advice on Supported Mums.
Dr Anna Pallecaros
Dr Anna Pallecaros runs a private, specialist genitourinary medicine clinic, dedicated to helping men, women and couples, enjoy and care for this specialist area of their health.
Claire pacey
Clare is a women’s health physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health for functional and long-lasting fitness. She has practices in a couple of different locations in London and we love her!
Debbie Dillon
Another fabulous Physio, based in the South West near Bath. Brilliant pelvic health for men and women, providing integrative physiotherapy programmes, including acupuncture.
Emma Brockwell
Emma is a wonderful pelvic health physiotherapist based in Oxted, Surrey.
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Elvie
A pelvic floor trainer with a linked app that will encourage you to do your lifts and let you know how you’re doing too!
Elaine Miller
Not only an experienced physio, but a stand-up comedian too! Elaine is based in Edinburgh and is passionate about pelvic floor health.
Helen Keeble
Helen takes great pride in the team of specialist physiotherapists she is building. One team with one shared goal: to deliver friendly, holistic, individualised, evidence based top class pelvic health physiotherapy.
Dr Jan Toledano
Dr Jan Toledano specialises in women’s hormones at the London Hormone Clinic
credit Laura May Photography
Dr Louise Newson
Dr Newson set up her own menopause clinic in 2016 and later, in 2018, launched the Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Women from any location are able to self-refer to see Dr Newson, or one of her menopause specialist colleagues, to discuss their need for treatment and how HRT may help them to get their lives back on track.
Maria Elliott
Based on Wimpole Street in London, Maria is the founder of MEP and the Mummy MOT. Pelvic floor health, core assessments and overall physio care is at the heart of what they do. Maria offers a Menopause MOT.
Marion Gluck Clinic
Dr Marion Gluck trained as a doctor in Hamburg more than 30 years ago and has since gained global acclaim for her work in women’s health and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
Mr Nick Panay
Nick Panay is a Consultant Gynaecologist with a special interest in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Menopause and Menstrual Disorders. He is a Consultant Gynaecologist, Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital London, also Honorary Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London.
Nicola Sweeney
If you're based in Wiltshire or the Cotswolds, and need a physio, Niki's your woman. Specialising in Women's Health issues and also a Mummy MOT practitioner, she's also taught on our West Country events with her toddler and baby in tow!
Squeezy
This pelvic floor exercise app is designed by physiotherapists and recommended by the NHS. Great if you need a little reminder to do your lifts!
The Yes Company
The only Soil Association Certified intimate lubricant, Yes uses only the best organic ingredients so is perfect for helping you back to intimacy post-baby if things have changed a little. Don't be shy to reach out for help - self-care is so important! We have a discount with them too.
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Groups, Reading, Support
Frank Magazine
The idea of FRANK came from the simple observation that mature women needed to be better represented in the media, through the written content or visuals in the magazines and advertising. FRANK wants to celebrate, inspire and give a voice to all these women.
Latte Lounge
Set up in 2016 as a virtual coffee shop for all women over 40. It currently has over 16,000 members from 65 countries around the world.
Meg’s Menopause
Founded by Meg Matthews, this is an open source of information and advice dedicated to empowering women through an honest and frank discussion of all things menopause.
Meno & Me
Jane’s mission is to educate women, our new generation of Meno’s, on how to stay fabulous, strong, sexy and fit during this sometimes challenging time with evidence based exercise and lifestyle advice.
Positive pause
PositivePause embraces midlife, menopause and beyond, helping women to be the best that they can be. Formed in 2016, by Ann and Jo, both menopausal, frustrated and over-whelmed by the range of information available online as they navigated the menopausal minefield.
Dr Louise Wiseman
Currently writing her first book ‘Your Best Life- A Doctor’s Secret Guide To Radiant Health Over 40’. Working with experts from all fields of medicine to uncover evidence-based secrets to improve our health and maximise longevity. In so doing we should gain maximum enjoyment from life, revealing our true inner beauty in the process.
Beauty & Potions
Bloom & Blossom
A gorgeous and sophisticated, natural and solution-focused skincare range, suitable for pregnancy and baby. Founded by Julia and Christina, both beauty junkies and mums, it's a treat for any occasion or just everyday use.
The Yes Company
The only Soil Association Certified intimate lubricant, Yes uses only the best organic ingredients so is perfect for helping you back to intimacy through any vaginal dryness.
Clothing & Homeware
Become
Menopause clothing designed to help combat those hot flushes and night sweats. They also make cooling bedding.
Cucumber Clothing
Sweat-wicking and temperature control clothing for every day, relaxing, and working out.
Esteem Clothing
Clothing that helps alleviate the symptoms of the menopause. Their fabric technology is designed to manage excess perspiration to keep you feeling comfortable all day and night.
Lululemon
Our favourite leggings, ever. They grow and shrink with your changing body’s sensitivity and weight. Expensive but made to last - go for the high waistbanded Wunder Unders for extra comfort. Not just for the gym either.
ModiBodi Pants
Period pants that look good too, they also do swimwear and leggings. Perfect instead of pads or tampons or as back up.
Thinx Pants
Period pants for the win. When you’re not quite sure what your flow is doing, these can be a godsend.