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Postpartum Feelings: How to talk to your partner communication couples feelings new mums parenthood parents postpartum words Jul 25, 2025

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most transformative experiences - but it’s not without its challenges. While the joy of welcoming a new baby into the world is undeniable, the emotional and physical impact of childbirth can feel overwhelming for both parents.

For many women, the postnatal period ...

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Self-Care for Busy Mums (and how to make it work) motherhood new mums postpartum self-care Jun 04, 2025

Let’s be honest - when you’re a mum, ME TIME can feel like a luxury you can't afford.

Between feeding schedules, work commitments, school runs, and the never-ending pile of laundry, self-care often slips to the bottom of the list. But here’s the truth -  self-care isn’t selfish - it’s essential. Ta...

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What New Mums Should Know asktheexpert motherhood new mums postpartum support May 28, 2025

For some mums, childbirth may mark the beginning of a new set of physical challenges - including a condition that often goes unspoken: Pelvic Organ Prolapse.

Understanding this condition, and how to manage it, is essential for a smoother recovery and long-term wellbeing. Here’s everything new mums ...

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Postpartum Hair Loss: Why It Happens & What You Can Do hairloss mama let's talk motherhood new mums postpartum May 14, 2025

You’ve made it through pregnancy and birth - your body has done something truly EXTRAORDINARY.

But just as you’re settling into life with your new baby, you notice it - clumps of hair in the shower, strands on your pillow, a thinning hairline...

Postnatal hair loss is incredibly common, yet it oft...

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Skincare for new mums postpartum self-care skincare sponsored tips Jan 11, 2024

With the arrival of their little one, many new mums experience unwelcome skin changes (the sleepless nights certainly don't help!)

During pregnancy, the body produces about 50% more blood, lending the skin a vibrant appearance. However, after childbirth, the abrupt drop in progesterone and oestroge...

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Power up - nutrition for new mamas asktheexpert breastfeeding nutrition postpartum Apr 26, 2023

Looking for some tips to make sure you POWER UP for the demands of the postpartum period?

Good nutrition is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for new mamas who are recovering from the strain pregnancy and childbirth put on their body, and possibly also breastfeeding! Nutritionis...

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All you need to know about Perineal Massage askthemidwife labourandbirth perinealmassage postpartum pregnancy Feb 06, 2023

Is THIS the secret weapon for a smoother childbirth?

If you haven't heard of perineal massage before, don't worry, you're not alone. But according to our midwife team and women's health physiotherapist, this little-known technique can make a BIG DIFFERENCE when it comes to delivering your little bu...

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Pelvic Floor & Core Health during pregnancy & postpartum ad postpartum pregnancy pro-tip series q&a sponsored webinars Sep 29, 2021

Pelvic floor & core health is a topic many mamas only hear about only when issues start cropping up!

Pregnancy and birth (both vaginal and caesarean) can put stress on and damage the pelvic floor and our core muscles. So, if you are planning to have a baby, you’re pregnant or you’ve had a baby (or ...

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Q&A with Gayle Cutajar: Postpartum Exercise exercise nutrition postpartum q&a smarttips Jan 23, 2021
Getting back in shape after having a baby, whether to lose the baby weight or to rebuild our strength and increase energy levels, is not a task we should approach blindly.
 
Once we get the green light from our doctor at the six-week checkup, how can a fitness coach help?
 
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Pro-tip Series: How to cook ONE MONTH's worth of homemade dinners before baby's arrival batchcooking nutrition postpartum pro-tip series smarttips supermums Dec 03, 2020

When we plan for the birth of our little one, we often put a lot of energy and focus into making sure we have all the baby clothes freshly washed, the crib set up, we stock up the nursery and start counting down the days to when we'll have baby in our arms. The postpartum period is nothing short of ...

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