By Tracey Montford of Cake Maternity With pregnancy comes change both physically and mentally! It is easy to get caught in a rut and to take it all too seriously. Taking some time to laugh and look at the funny side of pregnancy may help put things into perspective. You will be blessed with a sudden boob job Source: HaHasforHooHas.com Those food cravings... Source: Stork Guide Shaving becomes almost impossible Source: Community- The Bump You feel like you are losing it when baby brain gets a hold of you Source: Rant NOW You are an emotional wreck Source: Pregnancy Humor Waddling becomes your mode of transport Source: BuzzFeed The toilet becomes your best friend Source:...
There's no doubting that Summer is well-and-truly here in Australia! While many of us are gearing up to take a break over Christmas, it is important to remember that the warmer weather can wreak havoc on your baby’s sensitive skin. Here’s our top summer skin care tips for keeping bubba’s skin soft and smooth these holidays. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! We often associate dry skin with winter, but babies can experience dryness in the summer months too. Baby skin is much thinner than ours, and can easily dry out as a result of time in the swimming pool and air conditioning. To prevent itchy and parched skin, keep your baby’s skin hydrated with a good-quality moisturiser. We recommend our Organic Soothing...
Kirsty McKenzie has a pretty recognisable face around Instagram. Known as @themummysomniac, the mama-of-three takes a raw and honest approach to sharing her motherhood journey. Over on her blog, Kirsty is raw and honest, and has often talked about her experience with postnatal depression. With Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Awareness Week approaching (12-18 November) we decided to have a chat to Kirsty about her experience with the illness and what advice she'd give to others who need help. Kirsty, we know you as @themummysomniac, but can you tell us a bit more about you and your family? What does life look like for you today? Well, we’re a family of five as of a few short months ago. My husband Nathan, and I...
Becoming a mother is amazing, right? Sure, it can be challenging, stressful, confronting and downright exhausting; but it is, still, an amazing and transformative experience. But how is it for the more than one in seven women that suffer from postnatal depression and anxiety? Postnatal depression (PND) is an incredibly debilitating illness that can prevent a new mum from feeling that overwhelming sense of joy and love for their new bundle. While getting help from a medical professional is the most important step in overcoming PND, there a number of alternative interventions that can help you find your happy again. We love baby massage as a way to beat PND, and the research is there to back it up as...
You’ve no doubt dreamt about the birth of your baby for months now, planning it all down to the slightest detail. Your hospital bag is probably no exception; however, it’s important not to forget your own personal comforts when packing (easily done when you’re busy thinking about your new bundle’s coming home outfit!) We want to ensure you’re prepared and looked after in every aspect, so go ahead and check out our list of essentials for expecting mums. After all, you’re the one doing the ground work, mama! REST YOUR PRETTY HEAD: While all hospitals supply bedding, a familiar pillow or blanket may help alleviate sleep deprivation and stress. By acting as a home comfort remedy, it can make...
