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Does your tummy still feel different after having a baby? ❤️

That little “gap” or bulge down the middle of your abdomen may be more than just a change from pregnancy.

Diastasis recti is common during pregnancy and postpartum — but what’s actually happening beneath the surface? From hormones and genetics to the important role of the linea alba, understanding your abdominal wall can help you better understand your recovery.

If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum or still wondering about your core years after having children, this article explains what diastasis recti is, why it happens and how you can support your body through recovery.

💗 Your body grew a baby. It deserves understanding, support and time to recover.

Read the full article and discover what’s really happening with your abdominal muscles.

Your pelvic floor is doing more than you think—especially during pregnancy and postpartum! 🌸 Strengthen, restore, and protect it with simple, effective exercises and expert tips. Feel strong, supported, and confident in your body every day. 💪✨ Click to learn how to care for your pelvic health!

Lana Hirth, Accredited Practising Dietitian Does food impact your mood? With more than 1 in 7 new mums and up to 1 in 10 new dads experiencing postnatal depression (PANDA, 2021), it’s worth exploring all options that can help to… Continue Reading >

Over the previous months we have run through a few of the decisions about preconception, and when you find out you are pregnant.  This month we will focus on the next key decision – which is choosing your care provider…. Continue Reading >

Anxiety is a far more common issue with new mums than postnatal depression. For many women, anxiety, not sadness, is what they feel after having their baby. It can start in pregnancy and once the baby is born to grow to… Continue Reading >

After giving birth, your body will go through a lot of changes. Although it’s easy to get caught up caring for your newborn 24/7, postpartum care is crucial to help your body recover after the incredible feat that is childbirth…. Continue Reading >

Perinatal or postnatal depression affects about 15 – 20 per cent of women in Australia. For about 40 per cent of these cases, the symptoms begin in pregnancy and can last up to two years. Even though postnatal depression is… Continue Reading >

Today we’re doing something a little different, an open discussion with a Mum about her experiences with Post Natal Depression (PND) and the strategies she used in supporting her recovery. This is in the hope it will support parents facing… Continue Reading >

  For any expectant & mother to be, the lead up to the arrival of your newborn baby is an incredibly exciting time. During these 9 months, the food you eat fuels you & your baby. However after you have… Continue Reading >

LOVEKINS is an Australian wellbeing and skincare company specialising in a range of natural and organic pregnancy + baby skincare and personal care products. Founder & CEO Amanda Essery is a 6th generation Australian Chinese, born and raised in Darwin,… Continue Reading >