Whether you’re an exclusive pumper or a pump when you need kind of Mama, there’s a certain art to pumping breastmilk that can help you get the most out of your pumping session. Because let’s face it, we don’t want to be attached to that burring machine for any longer than we need to do…
I don’t know what it is, but when a woman has a baby, everyone forgets how to make conversation with her. It’s as if staring at a new baby for too long makes their brain switch off and the mouth blurts out strange small talk one-liners. ‘Is he a good baby?’, ‘How does he sleep?’…
In such a modern world, it makes me sad that women feel as though they cannot feed their baby in a public place, and that it is something we should be ashamed of. Even when many countries have laws supporting breastfeeding women, our overall society views haven’t quite caught up – which is such a…
Hey There You… Yeah you, the one who is showing as my reflection in the mirror, but I don’t quite recognise anymore. The one who looks stretched and worn, who has new bumps and lumps and who looks older (and maybe a little wiser). First of all, I have to apologise. Because I truly am…
When you’re pregnant with your baby for the first time (or anytime really) you imagine what life is going to be like after they are born. You dream of their soft little cuddles, their gorgeous milky smell and that overwhelming love that comes with the oxytocin high. Something I didn’t really think about was all…
Birth is a profound experience. It can be transformative and empowering. But what about when it’s not? What happens when birth leaves you feeling broken, angry, let down, guilt ridden, abandoned, unheard or disregarded, like a failure. Yet life goes on, and it feels as though everything becomes about the baby, but you were left…
This funny thing happens when you’re pregnant for the first time… everyone you come into contact with takes this as a cue to give you parenting advice. And what’s amazing is that you don’t even have to ask for it (that was sarcasm by the way). Now, don’t get me wrong, some advice is great…
The first week with a newborn can be tough. If this isn’t your first rodeo, you probably already know what worked for you last time, and what didn’t! But whether it’s your first or third baby, I don’t think it gets any easier, it’s just the challenges may look a little different. We often hear…
The days, weeks and months after having a newborn can be difficult for any Mama. Whether it’s baby number 1 or number 5 each new baby brings their own challenges. A new mother’s body has just been through the most amazing (and exhausting) achievement, they now have a baby that relies on them for everything…
Put down your torches and pitchforks ladies, and let me preface this by saying this is NOT about singling out anyone or trying to make anyone feel bad. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. If you’re triggered by this content and feel the need to vent in a negative way, then I urge you to…