Once you become a parent you’ll probably find that you have a lot less time for yourself let alone exercise than you did before your child. But you have goals such as weight loss or getting back into fitness… Continue Reading >
As a midwife and Managing Director of My Midwives, Liz Wilkes has seen thousands of women walking into her practice asking this question. For some, the journey will be straightforward and easy and they will be at their destination before… Continue Reading >
What could be more beautiful than bringing a new life into the world? It is undoubtedly incomparable and unparalleled with anything else. From a baby’s first heartbeat to the moment you hold your newborn in your hands, the journey to… Continue Reading >
By Harvey Karp It’s totally normal and expected for newborns to wake often at night for a feed and a nappy change. In fact, the longest stretch of newborn night time ZZZ’s is usually about 4 hours, which bumps… Continue Reading >
Due to the dramatic increase in birth trauma, postnatal depression, and the need to navigate hospital systems in our Country, doulas are in high demand. Women in general are saying “enough” and are wanting to take charge of their birth… Continue Reading >
We know how vital sleep is to your child’s growth and development. It’s important for you too, so the less night time waking there is, the better. Here’s 9 tips to create a ‘sleep-friendly’ nursery and help your baby sleep… Continue Reading >
Throughout your pregnancy, you’re constantly learning, growing, and expanding—both physically and within yourself. It’s a time of self-discovery, defining who you are, and understanding the values that will shape your life and that of your newborn. In this dynamic phase… Continue Reading >
Post-natal nutrition is so very important to help your baby grow. It’s equally important for mothers to replenish those important nutrients lost post-delivery and during breastfeeding. A variety of whole foods is needed to gain much-needed nutrients to sustain both… Continue Reading >
Australian research indicates that 1 in 10 women will experience depression during pregnancy and that 1 in 6 women will experience postnatal depression in the first after the birth of their baby. Signs of antenatal or postnatal depression can include… Continue Reading >
First Christmas: Your first Christmas with your baby is a great time to start new family traditions. Your baby won’t yet understand the significance of Christmas and won’t remember these early experiences well however they will enjoy them at the… Continue Reading >
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