What Happens Within Our Relationship When We Bring a Baby Home?
Bringing a baby home, and the three years that proceed, can bring both joy and new challenges. Research conducted by The Gottman Institute shows us...
Lanas birth healing journey
The planets aligned for me, in the early stages of my second pregnancy, when I came in contact with Daniella from Healing Sessions for Mums. I had a...
Returning to the sports you love
There can be a lot of pressure on new mums to “bounce back” after childbirth but this is not realistic for most women. Pregnancy and birth place...
Postpartum Physiotherapy Check
During pregnancy there are approximately twelve antenatal appointments with your doctor or midwife. However postnatally there is usually only one...
Breastfeeding Tips by IBCLC, Emma Maher
Breastfeeding – naturally designed but not always naturally mastered. It takes preparation, time, patience, practice, determination and support to...
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Modern Cloth Nappies (MCN’s)
It’s easier than you think! If the vision of your little bub wrapped up in a natural, enviro friendly nappy brings a smile to your face then...
Exercise for Mums!
Exercise for Mums! (and all) Attention all mums that want to get back into exercise, Kin Health Co. is the ultimate mums and bubs gym of...
You’re a DNA Artist? What is DNA artistry?
When meeting new people the question “So what do you do for work?” is inevitable to be brought up in the conversation at some point. I personally...
Tummy Time, Your Baby & Their Development
There are many ways to support your baby in their development and some ways provide more impact than others. Tummy time is the earliest and one of...
Nature Play: Readiness for School (and LIFE!)
“Look at my mud cake!” she says, pouring big globs of mud from the jug into the old cake tin. Her hands are muddy, her feet bare. She sits for more...
Nanny, Care and the Importance of Trust
The Importance of Trust If there is one thing the year that was 2020 has taught us, it’s how to adapt to change. From adapting to working from home,...
Pregnancy Massage during the First Trimester
Due to lack of information and myths surrounding pregnancy massage, an expecting mother may be unsure about the safety of massage during the first...
The New Age of Family Photos
The new age of family photos Family photos have come a long way over the years, when I think about the older style of family photos, I always get...
What is Placenta Encapsulation?
For the past 5 years, The Oxytocin Collective has provided a valuable service to the families of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie in the form of an...
Five ways baby wearing can help alleviate symptoms of postpartum depression
Symptoms of post partum depression may include: (derived from the Edinborough Post Natal Depression Scale) Excessive crying Difficulty bonding with...
Boosting baby’s brain and bones while improving your mood in pregnancy
If you could improve your child’s mental capability and growth rate as well as their bone density just by enjoying some safe fish meals and some...
The Importance of Family Photography
If you’re like most people you have thought about doing family portraits, but it just hasn’t happened. Too busy, need to lose weight, can’t get...
Using a T.E.N.S machine for Pain relief during labour
What exactly is a TENS machine? T.E.N.S stands for Transcutaneous (through the skin) Electrical Nerve Stimulation. T.E.N.S machines have been used...
How can a Chiropractor help during pregnancy?
The very idea of seeing a chiropractor while pregnant may still receive a few raised eyebrows but ask any women who has struggled through pregnancy...