You don’t need me to tell you that once that gorgeous baby of yours arrives, things are going to be a little bit (understatement) different for a while. Whether it’s baby number 1 or baby number 9, the life and dynamics you’re used to are about to get all shook up. Enter: The Babymoon. If …
Pregnancy can be tough. Parts you never even knew could hurt can ache and throb with fury. Ever felt like baby is punching your cervix? With all the weird and wonderful symptoms that come with the beauty of growing life, how do you know which are serious, and which are just the consequence of too …
Here’s one for the Dads. Partners have a huge role in breastfeeding, but at face value, it seems like there’s not much you can do because you don’t have the goods. So here’s some amazing facts about breastmilk and tips on how you can get involved. You may even be able to teach your wife …
For a lot of new (and even experienced) Mamas, breastfeeding and more specifically, breastmilk supply, can be something we stress about and question time and time again. There may be times when your supply has dropped a little (after eliminating all other possibilities) and you need to naturally increase your milk supply. It’s okay, there …
When I was pregnant and suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, my husband said he had never felt so unsure of what to do… He was amazing, supportive and I don’t know what I would have done without him. We talked about how there should be a ‘How to Survive HG’ guide and he commented that there …
I’m a massive fan of TED Talks, so naturally, when I was pregnant and preparing for birth I went straight to my favourite TED Talks for ideas and thoughts. These are some of the best TED Talks about pregnancy and birth that all expecting parents need to watch. They will help you challenge your thoughts about …
Women are pretty amazing. We are so in-tune and great at picking up small changes in our bodies. Sometimes that leads us to think we might be pregnant! That could be a scary thought, an exciting thought, or maybe even a sickening thought. Whether planned or unexpected, women usually struggle to wait the several weeks …
I’m sure by the time you move towards the end of your pregnancy, you’ve had every second person tell you that things are going to change after your baby arrives. And they do so in that kind of ‘know all’ cheeky tone. Like it didn’t occur to you that everything was going to be different. …
At the mere mention of breastfeeding, you’ll have a whole heap of women (ourselves included) who have stories, opinions and anecdotes about it. You’ll also have a whole heap of women (ourselves included) who get really excited to talk about it and celebrate it! Despite all of this talk, there were still a few things …
You’ve spent the most part of a year growing and nurturing your babe in the cosy, warm environment of your womb. Bub hasn’t experienced hunger, loud noises, the sensation of temperature changes and breeze against their skin, the feeling of a dirty nappy, clothing against their skin, smells like Great Grandma’s pungent perfume. And they …