How soon after having a baby can you expect ‘return to normal’?
The truth is you will never return to normal, instead you will redefine normal.
From the moment you discover you are pregnant, you begin to change. Not just physically, but your entire being is altered. This is called Matrescence.
Keep it Simple Sisters!
For many women pregnancy and birth are a processed medical event, carefully managed and owned by obstetricians. It does not have to be like that. You can Own Your Birth.
Here are 5 steps that help you prepare for YOUR birth
She was feeling over run, Had too much to do, And no one was there to help her, She wanted to shoot through, But upon her they were dependent She had to soldier on. Robot-like she functioned Sleep deprived and unsupported afraid to stop – she would be judged Maybe even reported. So on she …
Research strongly supports exclusive breastfeeding for 6mths (WHO guidelines are quite specific and say 180 days). At this point, introducing family foods whilst continuing primarily breastfeeding is recommended. There is only one rule when it comes to baby-led weaning: watch your baby eat! Allow your baby to play with whatever food takes their fancy. No need …
Cloth or Disposable…that is the Question….or is it? When I was expecting my first, I weighed up this question. It seemed to be a decision about cost, environment and convenience. Then, one day, a few months into Parenting, I was changing my daughter’s nappy and she was mid-poo. So I held her over the …
PLEASE do reach out to me or someone you feel comfortable with.If you or someone you love is impacted by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, call 000.When I work with couples putting together their Birth Map, we cover more than just the birth. One of the most …
There once was a self-declared expert and leader Who took on the role of information feeder He feed us the news As we sat in our pews Believing he was the bullshit weeder. Not the best limerick, granted…but it expresses my feelings right now. That my feelings are in limerick form highlight the ridiculousness of …
You may have heard that “The Best Plan is No Plan”, because: Birth is unpredictable, a birth plan = high expectations…but instead of lowering them…how about having no expectations! Birth plans set you up for disappointment, you must be open to whatever unfolds…. This is actually a very interesting point, as behavioural specialist Ray …
If you knew your government could save in the order of $200M by spending no more than $5M, would you expect them to do it? If you knew that spending that $5M, could save a further $538M at the same time as improving the health and wellbeing of families across the country, would you …
Imagine a world where the children come first in preparations, Where family work is acknowledged and we avoid separations. Workplaces with flexibility for ALL to care for the children in their life, This way it’s not just parents, keeping kids out of strife. Imagine a world where love is valued as integral …
