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[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 …
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), …
I used to be the perfect mum
I was the perfect mum, then I had kids. Something we can ALL relate to. Fiona Amarasinghe shares her motherhood expectation vs reality check. By Fiona Amarasinghe I’d see children running wild in a cafe, and I’d say to my latte sipping friends “It’s all about expectations. As children, we …
How to survive when you have young kids
Midwife and sleep consultant Amelia Lamont shares some of her top tips for surviving when you have young kids. You got this, mama! By Amelia Lamont Shoutout to all of the parents with young kids! I love, love, LOVE my (slightly chaotic) family and I bloody love what I do for …
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 along the way. By Ruby Matley When the baby starts kicking and moving, take a moment to enjoy these …
How to Make Life Easier as a Mother
Want to know how to make life easier as a mother and reduce the invisible load? There are lots of terms you may have heard: invisible work, mental load, second shift, emotional labour…. all try to get at those tasks which are unseen and unappreciated as work but take up an …
[Guest Editor] Tammi Kirkness: 5 Practical Calming Techniques for Kids [And You]
If you’re needing to help your littles find calm and release their worries, you are not alone – here are some practical calming techniques to try at home. By Tammi Kirkness Helping the youngest people in our lives learn to navigate their worries and switch off their minds takes practice. The more …