TOP 6 SEX POSITIONS FOR PREGNANCY
Sometimes during pregnancy, we are like gracious flowers waiting to bloom. Sometimes we are a hormonal mess trying to keep our shit together in public and crumbling in front of…
HOW TO SURVIVE CHRISTMAS WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT!
Alas! It’s the time of year for indulgence, staying up til late with friends and getting slightly merry. Unless you’re expecting of course! Here are my best tips to survive…
17 ITEMS EVERY NEW MAMA ACTUALLY NEEDS THIS CHRISTMAS
You read that right – the items I’m going to mention now are present ideas for the mamas, not the babes! When it comes to having a baby, it seems…
WHY YOU NEED TO KEEP THE LOVE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WHEN YOU’VE GOT KIDS!
Let’s just get it out there: parenting is hard. That’s right, no beating around the bush here. When you first envisioned having children, I can already guess what you imagined…
WHY YOU NEED A BIRTH PARTNER AND HOW THEY CAN SUPPORT YOU
Birth can be a challenge for any woman, but being well prepared makes all the difference in helping her stay calm as she goes through the changes. First things first:…
10 WAYS TO STAY POSITIVE WHEN YOU’RE JUST DONE WITH BEING PREGNANT
We’ve all been there. You glide seemlessly through your first trimester (apart from the copius bathroom trips that is), have a burst of energy in your second and then suddenly…
POSITIVE BIRTH AFFIRMATIONS – WHAT THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO
You may have heard of affirmations but will they work for you? This post will explain all about birth affirmations, why they’re such a powerful tool and how to apply…
HOW TO DEAL WITH PREGNANCY ANXIETY
Overwhelmed rather than overjoyed, more irritable than excited? Not to worry – you probably have what’s known as pregnancy anxiety. This post is going to guide you through this commonly…
THE BREASTFEEDING DIET TO SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS
Breastfeeding can be a tricky time to get a nutritious diet, whilst juggling a newborn AND trying to get some sleep. You might feel so overwhelmed at the idea of…
HOW TO FIX LOW MILK SUPPLY AND MAKE MORE MILK FAST
Are you having a bit of a dip in your supply? Not to worry, low mil supply is something that happens to everyone at some point. Here I’ll go through…
SIMPLE REMEDIES FOR VARICOSE VEINS DURING PREGNANCY
Varicose veins, like many pregnancy symptoms, are a pain in the butt. If you want to learn some simple remedies for varicose veins and to improve your overall circulation, this…
8 SIGNS YOU’RE IN LABOUR
In this post, we’ll be covering the early signs of labour you need to recognise andwhat you should do when you have any of these signs. Labour can be a…
HOW TO SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE DURING PREGNANCY
Pregnancy can be a testing time for a couple. It’s why they all say that it either make or breaks your love life. If you feel like you’re in a…
HOW TO PUMP AND NURSE AT THE SAME TIME
Combined pumping and nursing can leave many moms wondering how to tackle the two simultaneously. From when to pump, how to get in a routine, to conserving your freezer stash.
IS IT NORMAL TO HAVE A HIGH SEX DRIVE WHILE PREGNANT?
Pregnancy is a real rollercoaster of hormones and emotions that at times it can be unpredictable. Your sex drive included! Most women have ups and downs when it comes to…
WHAT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS OF PREGNANCY?
Every woman’s body is different and you don’t have to match all these symptoms, but do you know the early signs of pregnancy? Plus mommas get real with how they knew they were pregnant.
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF HOME BIRTH?
Home birth is gradually becoming more popular, though there is still stigma that comes with it. So if you’re considering home birth, read through the pros and cons before you make a decision.
5 WAYS TO DEAL WITH SCIATIQUE NERVE PAIN IN PREGNANCY
Pregnancy is unpredictable. Sciatique nerve pain is one of the symptoms you could be unlucky enough to suffer from. If you’re finding yourself wriggling around to find a comfortable position and struggling to sleep, I’ve put together my five top coping methods.
HOW TO INTRODUCE A BOTTLE TO A BREASTFED BABY
Whether you have to return to work, or just need a break you’re probably asking yourself how do I do introduce a bottle to my breastfed baby? Ah, a common…
HOW TO TRANSITION FROM PUREE TO SOLIDS
For some families, starting their babies on solid foods can be a piece of cake. For others, it’s an ongoing headache to try to get baby even interested in anything…
7 TOP TIPS AND MOTIVATION FOR PREGNANCY EXERCISE
Getting motivated to exercise while pregnant can be a challenge in itself. In between nausea, heartburn, back pain and swollen feet, it’s really no wonder why so many of us…
9 SELF CARE TIPS FOR NEW MOMS
Becoming a mother can make us feel stressed and worn out. Learn how to avoid major breakdowns and prevent them in the future….
WHAT TO DO WHEN BABY WON’T SLEEP
As I’m assuming that you’re reading this in utter desperation at 4:00am in the morning, I’ll keep this post as clear and concise as possible. You can go through many…
HOW TO REDISCOVER INTIMACY AFTER HAVING A BABY
The postpartum period can be a very testing period of time for any new family. Mom is trying to catch up on every ounce of sleep, recovering from the birth…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY SEX
We spend so little time talking about one of the most taboo subjects our there: pregnancy and sex. So I decided to put a little list of common worries you might be having and what you can do to feel in form…
WHY YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS TALK WITH YOUR PARTNER BEFORE YOU HAVE YOUR BABY
Having ‘the chat’ can be daunting but absolutely necessary to get off on the right foot once baby arrives. It’s better to establish certain views and values early on so you can adapt to each other and your new family…
HOW DOES BREASTFEEDING AFFECT YOUR SEX LIFE?
Choosing to breastfeed is a big decision many tend to overlook. We create such tight knit relationships with our babies but we also miss out on some things. We miss…
HOW TO COPE WITH A SUMMER PREGNANCY
I remember it well. It was a looming, heavy presence that drained every energy from you. It was like a shadow that played games with you following you down back streets, creeping up on you inappropriate moments. It made my skin glow with a constant beam of sweat…
HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF BIRTH
For some women, birth is like a walk in the park. For the rest of us mere mortals, birth can be a little overwhelming at best, and absolutely petrifying at worst. Thankfully, if you’re reading this post today, I have some solutions for you.
HOW TO COPE WITH THE BREASTFEEDING DISTRACTION PHASE
Here I’m going to touch one of those hurdles that is almost unheard of and very barely talked about: the distraction phase. Yep, remember those days when you could feed…
HOW TO HAVE A NATURAL BIRTH IN A HOSPITAL OR BIRTH CENTRE
That’s why, before you make any decision it’s wise to talk it out to whoever will be supporting you because ultimately it is your choice but you need to feel…
HOW TO SURVIVE THE WITCHING HOUR WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND
We’ve all been there. ‘Awww honey what a sweet baby we have! Who’s our cutie pie? Who, who?’ ‘WAAAAAAAAAA!’ *Looks at watch: 18:00 If you’re finding yourself with the same…
MY POSITIVE BIRTH STORY
I never used to believe them. But when my exhausted body gave that final push and I could feel her coming out into the world – really, it all just…
HOW TO MENTALLY PREPARE FOR A NATURAL BIRTH
Now your due date is approaching, or even at the start of your journey, you can find yourself wondering what labour will be like and how you can prepare your mind…
HOW TO WRITE A BIRTH PLAN
So you’ve heard it time and time again. It’s been so drilled into you that you’re now with your pen and paper ready to go with one small problem…. You…
6 HABITS OF WOMEN WHO PREPARE FOR A NATURAL BIRTH
This is it. You’ve got your mind set on having your family’s birth the way you want it. You want to be in control. Sure, we all know that birth…
HOW TO INTRODUCE BABY FOODS WHEN YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO START
Just when you think you’ve got it all under control and breastfeeding is well established or baby takes a bottle with daddy too – *wipes brow with relief while startling…
5 BENEFITS OF A WATER BIRTH TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER
So, you’ve decided to go natural – or you’re even contemplating those first few hours of early labour. You’ve heard of other mummies ploughing through like champs all because of…
5 WAYS TO INDUCE LABOUR NATURALLY
So, your due date is approaching and you’re starting to feel a little…exasperated. To say the least… Pregnancy can be hard at any moment, we know that. There is nothing…
TOP 10 TIPS FOR A NATURAL BIRTH/LABOUR
‘Wait, I have to get this out of me??’ Yep, I was the same. I knew thousands of women had done it before me. I knew that the midwife had…
THE BEST 5 POSITIONS FOR A NATURAL BIRTH
First of all, let me say – congratulations mum to be! So you’re thinking about giving birth ‘naturally’, that is giving birth ‘drug free’? As long as you’ve got the…
WHY I CHOSE AND WOULD CHOOSE AGAIN TO HYPNOBIRTH
If you’re anything like me, hypnosis reminds of some dodgy 70’s tv programme where someone is asked to lie back in a recliner chair, eyes closed and have magic words…
HOW TO GET A DECENT NIGHT’S SLEEP DURING PREGNANCY
If you’re anything like I was, You’re looking at this page at 3am in the morning after tossing and turning all night, reading with a bedside light and getting up…
HOW TO DEAL WITH OVERSUPPLY/FORCEFUL LETDOWN
Who said mini milk fountains? You’ve come to the right place. -Because it can be a frustrating and tiring period for a new mummy, just as dealing with a low…
HOW TO COPE WITH THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF BREASTFEEDING
Breastfeeding can turn out to be the most wonderful experience for both mother and baby. However, those that have gone through the first time know well that in the beginning…
11 THINGS NOT TO SAY TO A NEW MOM
Well, you’ve certainly imagined it – and you could say you haven’t really got any choice. That’s cause like it or not, you are going to receive (or probably already…
THE ONLY HOMEBIRTH ESSENTIALS YOU’LL ACTUALLY NEED
Thinking about giving birth in the comfort of your own home? You’re one of a rising number of women who are bringing back birth to the ‘way nature intended’ and…
CAN I GET PREGNANT WHILE BREASTFEEDING?
Short answer: there’s a small possibility. Long answer: It depends on the following factors I’m about to explain. There is so much contradictory information surrounding fertility after birth that is…
5 SIMPLE WAYS THAT DADDY CAN HELP WITH BREASTFEEDING
Breastfeeding while recovering from birth can be a tough time for a new mom, she needs support and encouragement. And what better than…
5 DIY REMEDIES FOR PREGNANCY HEARTBURN
Are you fed up of that annoying pregnancy symptom that is heartburn? I’ve got just the trick ..
8 POSTPARTUM MUST HAVES YOU REALLY NEED
I’m going to share a little secret. Something that rarely goes talked about enough…. YOU SHOULD PREPARE FOR POST PARTUM JUST AS MUCH IF NOT EVEN MORE THAN THE BIRTH…
