Maternity Blog & News

From short-term reasons such as pain, engorgement or breast refusal to long term reasons such as going back to work, being away from bub or permanent latching issues, there are many situations where mums may need to express and use a breast pump. Whatever the reason is, having a good pump on hand can be a lifesaver. When looking for a pump there are...

International Caesarean Awareness Month is celebrated during the month of April, and aims to provide education, support and recovery for all mum’s who have experienced a c-section. In Australia alone, over 35% of births are by caesarean section, and this stat is only rising.  We wanted to explore some of the most common questions, concerns and advice that all mums going through a caesarean...

During their first 12 months, a baby’s immune system is still developing which means they could be at an increased risk of developing infections from common germs and bacteria. Whether you’ve chosen to bottle feed or breastfeed your baby, sterilising all feeding accessories will ensure they aren’t exposed to any nasties early on.  When it comes to sterilisation, there are many different ways to...

We love pregnancy podcasts for their digestibility, education, and relatability - they're the best way to take your mind off of things or get informed while multitasking. That's why we’ve assembled a list of our top 11 pregnancy podcasts for your to listen to if you're expecting. Whether you’re a single mum or expecting your sixth little one, all of these pods have valuable info...

The results are in with 2020’s most popular baby names being released from states and territories across Australia. And, well, let’s just say everything old is new again with The Royal Family, nature and the 100-year rule influencing the latest generation of millennial parents. Oliver & Charlotte  Congratulations to Oliver and Charlotte! This year marks the seventh year running these names are number one. The popularity...

Okay, we’ll admit it - we have a penchant for whimsical Instagram feeds featuring gorgeous family home-life. Anyone else? That’s why we’re enchanted by Kalya Van Den Ham’s Instagram journal - @dearestchildren.  On her feed, which is essentially a personal blog, she creates stunning portraits of her family with an overall aesthetic in neutral browns and whites that’s oh so Scandi chic - and...

Stuck in quarantine? We can't look away from these hilarious baby mamma dance videos on Instagram. Danced to the song 'Baby Mama' by Starrkeisha, mamas take to the floor and show us how they 'Drop it down, drop it down-down low' often with their partners wriggling around behind them. Get ready to be addicted with these cute videos from The Bachelor’s Laura Byrne and Big Brother’s Skye Wheatley, amongst others....

Today marks the 43th day of quarantine and while some mums are loving the quiet time spent with their babies, others are going stir crazy, or worse, feeling the effects of isolation and loneliness as they try to cope with a lack of support. The good news is you don’t have to go it alone. Now more than ever there’s a virtual activity for...

Having a baby is a delicate time for all mums. From birth through to the first six months, it’s a seemingly magical period, unique to each mother and baby, where bonding involves sleepless nights of breastfeeding and holding bub close as you rock them over and over to sleep. In our blog, Everything They Don’t Tell You About Breastfeeding, we recommended to not turn...