Stop ‘nesting’. Build a nest instead.
As pregnancy progresses, many mothers experience an overwhelming urge to prepare for baby’s arrival. But the real value of nesting is not a perfectly organised nursery or spotless house…
Men are from Mars and other myths that keep mothers depressed, depleted and burnt out.
Have you heard that women have a natural ‘maternal instinct’? It’s a widely held belief that seems true. But let’s set the record straight—caring for children isn’t some magical, inborn skill. It’s learned. And guess what? Men can learn it too.
Mothers’ needs are babies’ needs are children’s needs are mother’s needs.
Amidst these major shifts, there were countless whispers, “I need a break from being a mum for a minute.” Yet, I also vividly recall the opposite feelings from the early days - watching people hold my newborns while feeling a visceral ache for them to be returned to me.
Reasons to Hire a Postpartum Doula
The fourth trimester is a crucial period for new mothers, and while the practical support of a postpartum doula is invaluable, there are additional reasons to consider hiring one. In this blog post, we explore three compelling reasons to hire a postpartum doula that extend beyond the immediate help she provides, showcasing how this choice can transform your experience and contribute to a broader cultural shift.
When Tragedy Hits Your News Feed
I felt the need to write about something a little outside my normal scope today. Because I know my community is hurting, but I also feel that my community, like me, are critical thinkers and learners.
What makes me the ideal postpartum doula for you?
Twelve part series on what makes me the ideal postpartum doula for you.
Rebuild and Receive - a Postpartum Philosophy.
Every mother should have support to rebuild her pelvic- and overall strength postpartum. Sally from Fit Philosophy is helping mothers do just that.
Take Something Off Your Plate
I got to know Sarah from My Baby Organics this week and shared her product with my clients.
Leave the men at home.
I remember when I birthed my first baby. My own mother hadn’t before seen my breasts yet all of a sudden I was learning to breastfeed in front of everyone! If I had my time over I would do it so differently, including asking our male friends to stay home.
Motherhood is all Middles
Babies don’t ‘learn to sleep through’ and then never wake another night in their lives. The washing isn’t brought in from the line, folded, and packed away never to be moved again. Life isn't linear.
Can we have our postpartum bubble and eat it too?
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need signs on the front door requesting short visits, or meal train schedules or maybe even Doulas! In a perfect world the knowledge about postpartum care would be innate.
Mother Blessings - a Rite of Passage
Mother Blessings are a beautiful rite of passage ceremony and are good for the soul. But they’re also backed by science! Read on to find out how…
Something’s gotta give: when doing it all is impossible.
If all you saw was the colour-coordinated outfit and the homemade banana bread you might ask “how do you manage it all?” but we only see the manicured front lawn of others’ lives while we know all the mouldy crevices of our own.
‘Give my baby back’: You want your baby close and I’ll tell you why that’s normal.
Mother and baby are meant to be in physical contact. It’s important to understand why. I try to speak up for the mums who have this strong urge but lack the information and assertiveness to explain why.
Some lessons from birthing during a pandemic.
I asked mothers what the best and worst thing about birthing during a pandemic was. The answers told an important story.
Breastfeeding Intentions and Shaking up the System
I was confident and determined to breastfeed. As a first-time mother I thought I knew it all…it turns out we don’t know what we don’t know.
First thing you should know about me…
Ever since having babies I have been obsessed with motherhood. But even before that, I was always destined for a life helping people.