My Breastfeeding Hell
Every now and then I see a mother bottle feeding a baby and make the judgement “that baby is very young to be bottle fed” before I catch myself. I am the last person who should judge because breastfeeding my first child was hell. It was a very long time ago so it is easy to […]
Read moreBreastfeeding Tips from Breastfeeding Mums
Don’t give up! When you first start breastfeeding it is often a lot hard and more painful than you expect. So many women give up. With the right help and support most women are able to breastfeed. There are very few women who physically cant. It is worth persevering if you can. There are health […]
Read moreI didn’t think my kids would get T1 Diabetes either! These are the signs I missed
It never occurred to me that my children would get Type 1 Diabetes. To be honest I didn’t really know what the difference between Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes was. My husband’s cousin had two children with Type 1 and I mistakenly thought it must have to do with their diet or lifestyle. […]
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14 Things you need to help your post partum body
1. Maxi Pads – You’ll bleed for several weeks after having a baby. Go out and buy some pads to have on hand. You can’t use tampons and honestly, you wouldn’t want to anyway. Moon cups are also out of the question. You could also go the cloth pads route if you wish. 2. “Big” Underwear – I had […]
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How to get more sleep with a newborn
When your baby sleeps better, you will notice a more patient, more tolerant, more engaging baby after a good nights rest or quality nap. Be encouraged. It’s never too late to foster excellent sleep habits in a baby, and ultimately help yourself get some much needed rest as well. Our babies are well on the […]
Read moreHow to update your mumstyle for the new season trends!
It is a little hard to believe given our current weather but summer is around the corner and it is time to update your wardrobe. At the beginning of every season stylists and the media dictate what is hot and what is not! This some of this season’s favourite trends are the boudoir, grown up […]
Read moreTips for New Mums from Elysia Gobbie, Midwife & Nurse
Knowledge, Instincts, Common Sense and Trial and Error Becoming a parent is such an exciting time in your life, however it is also probably one of the toughest things that you will ever do. At times you will feel stressed, exhausted, anxious and confused by this little person who is totally dependent upon you to […]
Read moreTo have 3 or not to have 3!
Thinking of having a third child? Chances are you have considered whether you will need a bigger house or bigger car but have you thought about paying for three sets of braces? Or thought of the logistics of getting three children to three different after school activities at the same time? Would you (hypothetically), […]
Read moreWe are so excited to be featured in Babyology!
We are so delighted to had the following article featured in Babyology! <img src=”https://b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=20665941&cv=2.0&cj=1″ /> Winter fashion for breastfeeding mums from Mrs Smith Maternity – Babyology By Katie Oliveira da Silveira on 7th July 2016 I vividly remember shivering through last winter as I expressed around the clock; the only practical clothes I had for […]
Read moreAre horizontal stripes a pregnant mama’s friend?
:::How to wear horizontal stripes when you are pregnant::: So pregnant mamas – do you know how to wear horizontal stripes so they are flattering or are you frightened of them? Many women are. So why are there so many striped styles in maternity wear when you can feel at your most vulnerable about your changing […]
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