Life in lockdown from across the ditch
By Emily Brittingham As a mother of three young children living in Melbourne, Australia, life right now is pretty tough. Our new normal consists…
Pregnancy & Birth
Lovingly supporting you through pregnancy, birth and parenthood
Passionate about supporting women and their families through their pregnancy, birthing and postpartum journeys, at Bumps, Birth and Beyond, Fiona O’Shaughnessy shares her experience, knowledge and resources to…
Nutrition & Natural Health: Preconception, Pregnancy & Beyond
After being told that she would struggle to conceive naturally due to health issues, Michelle Daga turned to nutrition to assist her on her…
Educating Women on Placenta Encapsulation
With her background in midwifery and reproductive sciences, Nikki Keily wanted to combine everything she had learned along the way with her passion for…
Creating Lasting Moments Through Photography
Anchen Hockly is passionate about holding onto special memories, and appreciates how powerful a photograph can be at preserving thoughts and feelings of special…
Yoga, Mindfulness & Birth Support: Adjusting to a Healthier Life
Through yoga, mindfulness and birth support, Erin Elizabeth Grant is on a mission to improve mental health, especially for women going through times of…
Five ways to prepare your body for natural childbirth
By Louise James “Imagine a woman is in second-stage labour but instead of everyone telling her to hold her breath, push and count to…
How one mum’s birth plan led to a business idea – Bliss Birth
Let’s be honest, birth is far from blissful. But let me explain. My midwife was a total badass, cool as a cucumber under pressure –…
Reducing Morning Sickness in Pregnancy
After the initial excitement of a positive pregnancy test, misery can soon kick in around week 6 of pregnancy when morning sickness appears. As…
Jodelicious Teas: Nurturing Your Body & Soul
After turning to herbal teas to prepare her body for childbirth and then to help increase milk supply during breastfeeding, Jodie Clarke experimented with…
Four ways hypnobirthing can support all kinds of births
By Kate Isaacs Hypnobirthing seems to be having its day. Kate Middleton recently revealed that she did it. Actress Jessica Alba did too. What might…
Early Pregnancy Matters
By Sarah Noble We are told not to tell anyone we are pregnant, until the second trimester. We are told to keep it quiet,…
36 Hours: A Meditation on miscarriage
By Bevan Morgan When I sat down to write this at the start of the week, I had already decided that I wanted to…
The Clever Body Series: The Beautiful Broad Ligament
By Claire Eccleston, Midwife, Spinning Babies ® approved trainer, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. © 2020. This is the second article in a series of 12 articles exploring our…
You Are Completely Enough
By Lacey Owen She walks slowly toward labour and delivery cradling her tight swollen belly. A loving gesture she doesn’t even realise she’s making…
Supporting Women Through Pre- & Post-Natal Yoga
An experienced pre- and post-natal yoga instructor, Lynley Middlemiss wanted to create a supportive community for women dealing with big changes in their lives, and give…
5 Ways to Exercise While Physical Distancing and Pregnant
By Dr. Dawn Kingston What do you think about exercising while physical distancing? What about exercising while physical distancing and pregnant at the same time? …
Full Circle Midwifery & Lactation Support: Continuity of Postnatal Care with Heart
An experienced midwife and lactation consultant, it was her own experience and struggles through the postnatal period that inspired Bekki Cavallaro to start Full Circle Midwifery…
The Clever Bodies Series: The Sexy Round Ligaments
By Claire Eccleston, Midwife, Spinning Babies approved trainer, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. © 2020. The following article is one in a series of twelve that will…
Let’s Talk About Your Birth Story
Let’s talk about your birth story. Be it positive, negative or everything in between. Why it matters – and what you can do to support yourself well. “The moment…