One of the biggest issues for new parents is the amount of sleep they’re getting – or rather, NOT getting. Now, most parents of newborns spend a lot of time through the night breastfeeding, shushing, patting, rocking, using white noise, trying all sorts of techniques to help their baby sleep. But there’s one simple little […]
Why a $2 squeeze bottle is a lifesaver after giving birth
Have you thought about the first time you will use the toilet after giving birth? A personal question, I know…but it’s worth serious consideration. Some postpartum women find going to the toilet isn’t an issue at all. Others report that it is more excruciating than birth. There’s no way to predict how it will be […]
A natural cold remedy that’s safe for breastfeeding
Having a cold during the early postpartum days is the worst. You feel like you’ve been hit by a truck. All you want to do is curl up in bed and ignore the world…but you’ve got this newborn whose needs feel very urgent. It’s really common for new mums to ignore their own needs, especially […]
Will I love my baby at first sight?
You’ve probably imagined it a thousand times in the past few months…that magical moment when you first meet your baby. Except, for some women, it turns out to be not so magical. Some mothers do feel an instant rush of love and connection with their baby. Others bond with their baby gradually over weeks and […]
Interview with Julia Jones about Newborn Mothers Collective
Julia Jones is a heart-centred entrepreneur. She’s an Ayurvedic postpartum doula with over ten years of experience. She is a mentor and a coach to many postpartum professionals around the world, including me. One of Julia’s most transformative offerings is Newborn Mothers Collective. This is an advanced postpartum training course for birth & postpartum professionals […]
The one kitchen appliance all new mums should have
People are always telling mums to use slow cookers. It’s true they are very convenient, but they have one big problem. The problem with slow cookers is that they are slow! To benefit from a slow cooker, you need to be thinking about what you’re going to eat six to eight hours in advance. Many […]
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