Pregnant Mamas, Get Moving! Exercise Reduces Length of Labour, Study Finds
By Hannah Schenker It’s no surprise to any of us that exercise during pregnancy is important – for the health of the mama and…
Pregnancy & Birth
My Three Closest Friends: PND, Depression and Anxiety
By Kelly Rose You think you hurt me, you think you control me, you try to confuse me. You make me empty. Sad. Confused….
Lifeline: Free Doula Support from Birth For Humankind
This World Doula Week, Birth for Humankind is raising moolah for doulas to support pregnant women across Melbourne who would otherwise have little to…
What To Expect During a Newborn Session With Roxy Lee Photography
By Roxy Lee Photography So you have just found out you are pregnant, you’re over the moon and you spend the next few weeks organising…
The Importance of Healing Your Birth Story
By Nicole Tricarico Do you find it concerning that as many as a third of women describe their birth experience as traumatic? But this…
From IVF to a Rare Health Condition: One Determined Mama’s Journey
By Sinem Ibrahim Like so many fellow women understand, for my partner and I, becoming pregnant was not an easy feat. My husband and…
I Once Was the Woman Waiting, Wishing, Hoping to be a Mother
By Desiree Fortin I love this quote. I once was her, the “one,” waiting, wishing, hoping to be a Mother. Finding out I was…
Practical Products For New Mamas: New Mama Kit
Pregnancy and birth are a huge ordeal, a life changing time for a new mama. Healing and looking after your wellbeing are a priority,…
Get Your Bump Out: Pregnant Belly Painting
By Hannah Schenker You might be feeling anything but beautiful as you stare down at your wildly round and massive pregnant belly. You may…
Hands Off! New WHO Recommendations On Birth Intervention
By Hannah Schenker It seems like common sense, but medical staff should not intervene in a woman’s labour, unless there are real complication risks,…
Discover Why Thousands of Women Receive Regular Massage During Pregnancy
By Kristy Jenkinson As a woman, one of the most joyous and exciting times of your life is when you discover you’re pregnant. Feeling your…
Mama Matters Too: On Healing From A Traumatic Birth
By Haylee Hackenberg “At least you have a healthy baby, that’s all that matters”. The first time I heard those words, they came from…
Motherhood and the Female Body Uncensored: Winners of the Birth Becomes Her Photography Competition
By Hannah Schenker Isn’t it wonderful to see more and more birth photography emerging and being widely shared? This is motherhood and the female…
10 Simple Tips for Visiting a Mama and her Newborn
By Hannah Schenker You get the news and you’re squealing – your friend had a baby and you are more than ready to inhale…
Incredible Photos Capture Mum Giving Birth in Hospital Hallway
By Hannah Schenker Ahhh…the best laid plans, and all that! Birth is one of those things in life that you can plan out in…
Kirsten Dunst’s First Pregnancy Pics
By Hannah Schenker We don’t usually post much about celebs, because the whole industry is pretty weird. But these gorgeous maternity photos by Autumn…
Better babies – preconception and pregnancy health
By Annaliese Jones Our children’s health starts in the womb Preconception and pregnancy health really is the ultimate form of preventative health. We now…
Post Natal Depression: Mental Illness Or Natural Reaction?
By Robin Grille Post Natal Depression (PND) affects at least one in ten mothers around the world. While this painful and debilitating condition afflicts…
Age 40+ Pregnancies: The Risks and Benefits
By Tanya Mayer Many women who are 40+ have the belief that they can’t carry and give birth to a healthy baby. But the…
5 Amazing Things Our Body Does During Pregnancy
By Hannah Mearns Sometimes it feels like trust in birth is at an all-time low here in the UK. Every week there seems to…