The Mighty Microbiome: The Importance of Probiotics for the Pregnant and New Mama
By Hannah Schenker Hey mama – are you taking care of your microbiome? Perhaps this isn’t a question you’ve been asked before, nor something…
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Beyond the Physical: Healing Energetic Imbalances with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Melbourne-based Jackie Gagalovska has moved from healing people in a mainstream Western medical model, to the energy-based healing modality that is Traditional Chinese Medicine…
Calming the Most Deep-Seated Fear
By Dr. Dawn Kingston When I talk to new mums about their emotional health while they were pregnant, I listen while they share what…
Happy, Healthy Kids Need Happy, Healthy Mums: Uplift Health
Are you a happy, healthy mum? Do you feel your vitality and strength? If you are somewhat lacking, struggling with digestive issues, not getting…
Growth Spectrum: Evidence-Based Nutrition and Breastfeeding Support from Passionate Dietitian
Kristy Manners has a real fire in her belly to help women during those important early days as a new mother. She is particularly…
Core and Pelvic Floor: Sort Your Postpartum Problems Permanently
Join the hundreds of women who have sorted their postpartum problems – permanently, with Stable and Strong – The Postpartum Method. Created by Kristy Ahale,…
Is Pregnancy Causing You Pain? Or is your baby unsettled? An Osteopath can help!
By Hannah Schenker When you are going through the various stages of pregnancy, you may find yourself confronted with any number of bodily complaints…
Alchemy Clinic: Guiding You to Health and Wellness
Holistic health care, naturopathic consults in a well appointed, comfortable clinic, herbal medicine, teas and essential oil blends made to order, and in-home postpartum…
Stay Healthy, Recover Faster: Pre and Postnatal Support with Yum Mum Fitness
Petra Horvatic is a mama on the move – and she wants to help get you moving too. A pre and postnatal fitness specialist,…
Are we Restricting Our Baby’s Movement and Putting The Brakes On Brain Development?
By Dr Suzy McCleary Today, modern parents are surrounded by a world of devices and technology designed to make our lives easier. Babies can…
Meditation in Motherhood: One Teacher’s Calling is Helping Kiwi Mums Find their Calm
As we know, becoming a parent is life changing and can be one of the hardest adjustments especially with living on minimal sleep with…
My Journey of Awareness and Healing
By Marie Freeman I’m a natural parent living a natural life here at Waihi Beach. A naturist, wholistic energy worker, intuitive reflexologist and accredited…
7 Critical Tips to Increase Your Energy
By Nikki Veliz 1. Say no. A LOT more often. This truly is Fierce Self Care. (And there’s no spa/retreat/holiday needed to do this!)…
Innovative Technology Lifting Spirits of Starship Children
The Starship Foundation has introduced new technology which helps children and their families, who are unable to leave the hospital, enjoy some wonderful New…
Finding Yoga: The Rash That Started The Restoration
By Lisa Cheaney-Hogan It started with a rash. Well, let’s back up. It really didn’t start with a rash, the warning signs were present…
Children’s well-being goes hand in hand with their dad’s mental health
By Catherine Wade, University of Sydney and Julie Green, University of Melbourne We know from new research that children whose mothers are depressed may…
The Best Postpartum Diet for Mums
By Emily Folk Many new mums struggle a bit during the postpartum period. Labor physically taxes the body, and hormones continue to fluctuate for…
Postpartum Depression in the Age of Social Networking
By Christopher Barry It’s estimated that worldwide, some 10 to 15 per cent of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression. According to studies, having…
How To Help A Young Fussy Eater Without Putting Them Off Their Food
By Beth Bonfiglio It’s fair to say that parents love their children. It’s also reasonable to note that no matter how much love you have…
Why Does My Pregnant Body Ache?
By Lana Fort Pregnancy is such a special and exciting time but unfortunately can bring unwanted aches and pains. Most of these pains are…