If you’re wondering why motherhood feels so lonely, here are some ways you can break the cycle and ease loneliness as a new mum. By Dr Nicole Highet When you have a baby, you’re often left wondering why it’s so lonely being a new mum. And that can come as a BIG shock. …
3 essential ways to look after yourself while caring for others
Self-care is all about loving on your body, mind and soul – giving it the attention it deserves. But when you’re looking after tiny humans, it can be hard to find time to look after yourself. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Self-care means different things to different people. Since becoming …
[Guest Editor] Sam Wood: Protecting your pelvic floor
Sam Wood shares his top tips for protecting your pelvic floor from before you’ve even fallen pregnant through to postnatal recovery. By Sam Wood Laugh, cough and sneeze again, without needing to run to the bathroom! I know all of you mamas out there know what I’m talking about. One …
4 things you need to know for a healthy pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy comes down to a healthy you. Clinician dietitian Kate Save shares her top tips. By Kate Save How you treat your body pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after you’ve given birth can all have affects on your baby. So eating the right foods, knowing what to avoid, and what vitamins are …
Easy and natural DIY recipes for 5 homemade body scrubs
Homemade body scrubs are inexpensive and super-easy to make. Perfect for busy mamas to squeeze in a pamper sash, because… #selfcare. The best thing about making body scrubs yourself is you know exactly what you are putting on your skin – no nasties, no additives, just simple everyday ingredients you have …
[Guest Editor] Dr Libby Weaver: Feeling extra tired? Might be time for a liver detox
Feeling tired as a mother? Maybe you’re always rundown, It’s time to show your liver more love and transform your health. By Dr Libby Weaver We don’t often consider our liver when we are feeling tired, irritable, headachey and run down. But this mighty organ is often at the heart …
Pregnant? Here’s how to bond with your baby bump
There is a tiny bebe growing inside of you. And some days it may feel as though being pregnant is crazy tiring, but try and make time to connect with your baby bump along the way. By Ruby Matley Everyone bonds with their baby bump differently during pregnancy. Just as they …
Don’t have time for ‘me-time’? All it takes is 30 minutes
Mama, it’s time to make some me-time. Because you are a multi-tasking and multi-talented wonder woman. You are a mum! By Natalie Bascur There is juggling small children, working, maintaining friendships and spending time with your partner. It can seem impossible to find time for yourself. And let me tell you, …
How to practise self-care during pregnancy
Growing a human is tiring. So now is the time to be kind and gentle and practise a little self-care during pregnancy. By Ruby Matley Pregnancy is the perfect time to give yourself a little lovin’ and care and take time for you, mama. Because let’s be honest, pregnancy can wear …
[Guest Editor] Meredith Gaston: Why self love is important for health and wellbeing
Can self love and self-care really can transform our wellbeing and the wellness of everyone around us? Yes. By Meredith Gaston Let’s talk about self love. Because when we love ourselves sincerely, wholeheartedly and unconditionally [something we can all learn to do] we transform our wellbeing and the wellness of everyone …