POWERED BY BELLY BANDS Pregnancy and postpartum can be a real pain in the bod. But it doesn’t have to be… This feature is Part 2 of our Pregnancy and Postpartum Series in partnership with Belly Bands, exploring the first to fourth trimesters and how to care for the woman inside the …
Permission to be yourself … the pep talk all mums need right now
When your cup is full, you can show up as your best self for yourself. All you need is permission. As Personal Trainer, Jen Dugard, tells us. By Jen Dugard As mothers we are told that we should take care of ourselves, and ‘fill our cups‘ so that we can be …
9 ways to feel better when you’re in the third trimester
Oh mama, the physical discomfort of the third trimester is REAL!
We know we need to stay fit and active, but what can you do when you feel SO uncomfortable?
Don’t have much time? Try Tiffiny Hall’s 15 minute workout
Working around your baby’s day naps or don’t have much free time? Tiffiny Hall shows us how to strengthen your body with her 15 minute workout. By Tiffiny Hall When we feel time-poor, often the first thing to go is looking after ourselves. But all you need is a little …
Want to try mindfulness? Follow these 6 everyday cues
The school gate, a traffic jam or a supermarket queue… You can find inner peace anywhere – just follow these real-world mindfulness cues. By Amy Taylor-Kabbaz How do I start meditating? Should I be chanting? Do I have to do it for hours to get any benefit? The short answer to …
Relationship struggling since having a baby? You are not alone
Relationships are tough at the best of times. Throw in kids and many couples crumble under the load. Here’s how to keep the love alive after you have a baby. By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times. Then throw in a kid or two (or more!) …
5 things to do when you bring your newborn home
Bringing a newborn home is overwhelming and sometimes scary. So we asked Baby Whisperer Christine Minogue for her top tips for new mamas. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor I vividly remember my fifth day as a new mum. It was a Thursday and it was the day we were …
Have you tried the Sleepy Girl Mocktail?
Let’s talk about the latest bedtime buzz amongst the mum circles on TikTok – the ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’. By Ava Wilde Now the Sleepy Girl Mocktail is more than just a pretty drink, it’s fizzy treat that promises to usher you into dreamland. The secret? A blend of tart cherry …
5 steps to being a happy and healthy mum
Life changes when you become a mum, and every journey is different. But it’s important to be happy and healthy in your own way. By Jen Dugard 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW BODY Returning to exercise when you feel ready is an important part of staying active as a …
Do you think you are too hard on yourself? Letting go of self-judgement
Are you feeling the pressure of constant mama comparison?
You might not be able to stop other’s opinions, but there are some things you CAN stop…
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