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. …
Effective strategies to end night terrors and restore peaceful sleep
Night terrors affect kids between the ages of 18 months to six years old – so we want to help you maximise your shut-eye. By Catalina Lau, baby sleep consultant for Glow Dreaming If you’re a mama, sleep is likely very important to you and everyone living under your roof. …
[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. Here are the top five …
[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 …
Proven strategies for better communication with your partner during pregnancy
It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. Here’s how to communicate better. By Gabrielle Nancarrow Wanting to know how to communicate better with your partner during pregnancy? It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. And make …
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 …
Enhance your wellbeing with 7 easy ways to practise self-care daily
Dodge burnout and make time for yourself with fun and simple ways to practise self-care daily. You deserve to be at the top of your to-do list! By Emily Crawford We all spend so much time looking after other people, we often leave ourselves last, and with that can come a …
Sleep strategies for mums who have young kids
Looking for sleep solutions? Dive into our savvy sleep strategies for mums to outsmart those restless nights and reclaim your Z’s! By Harper Steele Getting a good night’s sleep is like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, especially when you’re juggling the endless demands of …
5 friends every village needs (building your support network)
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 in your village – and where you’re going to find them. 1. The Mum Friend When you’re pregnant, every mother you know will tell you that …
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 …