Are you feeling the pressure of constant mama comparison?
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5 steps to being an active, happy and healthy mama
Life is suddenly very different when you become a mama, and every journey is different. There is no right or wrong way of doing things and it’s important to allow yourself to find your own way. By Jen Dugard Here are 5 tips to staying healthy and happy as a mum …
[Guest Editor] Lucy Bloom: 5 mistakes partners make in the delivery room
There is more to supporting a woman through the birth of a baby than showing up in the delivery room and taking photos at the end. By Lucy Bloom Keeping a woman safe, happy and focussed in labour is your number one job as her support person. “You can actually slow labour down …
4 things you need to know about when you’re pregnant
A healthy pregnancy comes down to a healthy YOU. How you treat your body pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after you’ve given birth can all have affects on your baby. By Kate Save, clinician dietitian So eating the right foods, knowing what to avoid, and what vitamins are essential and safe are all important …
How to practise self-care more often
We all spend so much time looking after other people, we often leave ourselves last, and with that can come a mama that’s a little worn out. By Emily Crawford So, turn off your phone, pop your kids down for a nap, put down your work and follow the below for …
The 5 types of friends you need in your village
It takes A VILLAGE, right, mama? But what if you’re not sure what your village looks like? By Rebecca Hanley Here’s who you’re gonna need and where to find them. 1. The Mum Friend When you’re pregnant, every mother you know will tell you that you’ll need some mum friends. And ‘Before …
5 of the best 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 …
5 ways to ease loneliness as a new mother
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. By Dr Nicole Highet For most mamas, it hits after the flood of visitors have been and gone, partners have gone back to work (often too soon), …
[Guest Editor] Arabella Gibson: Motherhood and mental health
Mental health is very much a part of motherhood [and fatherhood], with perinatal depression and anxiety affecting one-in-five new mothers and one-in-10 new fathers each year in Australia. By Arabella Gibson, CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia The burden of mental health issues is of major concern to parents. But less than half …
How to find ‘me-time’ when there is no time
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, …