Are you expecting a new addition to your family this season? Check out this list of baby names inspired by Autumn. As the leaves change colours and the air becomes crisp, it’s the perfect time to draw inspiration from the beauty of Autumn for your baby’s name. From nature-inspired monikers to …
New mum’s guide to postpartum recovery
POWERED BY BELLY BANDS Jump into the world of postpartum recovery. We’re dishing on how to pamper your mind, body, and soul for a happy, healthy start to new motherhood. Welcome to the sisterhood. The postpartum period is your personal ‘fourth trimester’, a time just as important as the previous …
Reasons why having no birth plan is the best plan
Just like motherhood, birth doesn’t always go to plan. So if you’re pregnant and thinking about your birth plan, there is a strong argument for throwing that all out the window and just going with the flow. By Mindi Palm If you’re anything like me, you imagine your birth experience …
Harmonise your health with 10 foods that support women’s hormones
Fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause. Our hormones go through a lot. So here are 10 nourishing foods known to support women’s hormones. By Ava Wilde Food and hormones – now that’s a subject as layered as a seven-tier cake, isn’t it? Food can play a pivotal role in supporting women’s health …
Need to slow down? Why you should give yourself the permission to pause
In this whirlwind called motherhood, we all feel the constant push and pull. But it’s okay to hit pause. To slow down. It’s time for us to lay down that ‘SuperMum’ cape and give ourselves a little grace. By Harper Steele When we’re always on the run, we become rundown. …
Not just morning sickness – 10 surprising pregnancy side effects
Discover the surprising twists and turns of pregnancy side effects that go beyond the usual morning sickness – some might even surprise you. By Charlotte Cruz So, you’re expecting! You’ve probably heard all about the typical symptoms like morning sickness and back pain. But hold on, the pregnancy roller coaster …
How to care less about what others think and back yourself
Newsflash: disapproval and rejection are healthy. Here’s how to make them work to your advantage and care less about what other people think. By Carlii Lyon I suddenly realised, at the age of 35, that certain forms of disapproval and rejection are healthy. And if anything, a good sign of progress. …
[Guest Editor] Helen Whait: How you can find more time in the day by saying no
Ever wish you could find more time in the day? Well maybe you can. Helen Whait, founder of ActivOT, shares some of the lessons she’s learned. By Helen Whait As mothers, as busy women, time and time again we succumb to fatigue and burnout. Our never-ending to-do-lists are overwhelming, and our children …
Embrace your worth: 8 essential steps to cultivate positive self love
Vulnerabilities don’t make us weaker. They teach us to be strong while navigating the crazy journey that is life. It’s time for self care. By Natalie Bascur Life is tough, and often the struggle is all too real, but our vulnerabilities don’t make us weaker, they teach us to be …
How to know if you’re stuck in a cycle of perfectionism
In our quest for a flawless life, we often lose joy. Let’s dive deep into perfectionism and embrace our authentic, imperfect selves. By Ava Wilde Ever felt like you’re stuck in this endless loop, trying to be, well, perfect? Yeah, blame those societal norms and family traditions that have silently …