“When you imagine what being a mother looks like, what is that picture that pops into your mind?”, and you know what? No-one ever says that they picture themselves cleaning and cooking, being exhausted, overwhelmed and isolated…. and yet that’s what most mothers reality is. They all (myself included) imagine all the warm fuzzy stuff, and the feelings of love and contentedness. Imagine the disappointment though when that wondrous time comes along and it looks nothing like what you imagined!
Read moreBreastfeeding: What YOU need to know
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Read moreDid you know that two thirds of mothers don’t reach their breastfeeding goals? Given that there’s 1 baby born every 1.48 minutes in Australia, that is A LOT of mothers who are not meeting their goals.
The Birth of Matilda
Matilda just minutes old
Read moreI hadn't considered that the very normal, unremarkable thing I had just done, would intrigue and excite so many people. I didn't feel that the way my daughter was born was remarkable.... I still don't. Women all around the world give birth in cars, on footpaths, in the bush, in their laundries, in shopping centres etc etc every.single.day.
The Space of 'Unknowing'
Babywearing was a life saver for me in this time of unknowing.
Read moreI truly believe that all mothers, given the space, support and encouragement to do so, really truly know how to nurture their babies the way they need to be nurtured. That if they are supported in this space of uncertainty and encouraged to try different things that feel right to them, a mother can flourish and ignore the outside advice of ‘experts’.
Date Milk - the perfect accompaniment to breastfeeding
‘A new mum should be treated with massage, warm baths, a specific diet and herbal drinks that prevent infection, promote vitality and alleviate vata’ Charaka, father of Ayurveda
Read moreSTAYING WARM WHILST BREASTFEEDING THROUGH WINTER (without freezing your nipples)
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Breastfeeding through the colder months (especially overnight) can be really tricky.There’s the battle between trying to stay and also having accessible breasts without lifting and lowering layers and layers of clothes. Here, I share my top tips and secrets to surviving winter breastfeeding without getting cold and frustrated.
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