There’s something really special about a meal that is both nourishing and quick …and that everyone in the family will actually eat! Soup is quick and easy to make in the cooler months and perfect for nourishing bodies that are both growing babies and recovering from birthing them.
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.
If one more person tells me I'm never going to sleep again, I'll scream: Coping with sleep deprivation
In the words of one of my clients (I changed it for the title because I was worried threat of violence might put people off! haha):
“If one more person tells me I’m never going to sleep again, I’m going to punch them in the face! We didn’t choose to have a baby without knowing it was going to affect our sleep!”.
I get it, its frustrating when people make remarks without backing it up with any tips or tricks to actually be helpful. But thats what this blog is about today.
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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