I’m presently completing Hypnobirthing certification with Hypnobirthing Australia and the lovely Melissa Spilsted – Director in Melbourne. All content has an Australian focus. So please watch this space as I will be offering trainings in early 2014
Did you know that it’s Post Natal Depression Awareness Week? Over one million people in Australia live with depression, you’re not alone Post Natal Depression awareness Week for 2013 is November 17th – 23rd To find out more – visit Beyond Blue, the Australian government national depression initiative www.BeyondBlue.org.au then click on the pregnancy and …
Want to know how to get your pre baby body back? Here’s how. Do you wonder if you will ever recover after pregnancy and get your pre baby body back? For those mummys who are breastfeeding, you will loose a lot of weight naturally. Eating healthy and exercising during pregnancy will help you achieve the body you are …
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Here is a list of what you can expect your newborn baby to be able to do * Hear and respond to noises * Focus on objects that are withing a range of 20 – 30 cms (8 – 12 inches) * Blinks or becomes quiet in response to sound * Grips on …
No post this week, just introducing my baby grand daughter Tahlia Isabelle 3790g Born on Friday 27th September, 2013 to my daughter Kate and her husband Tom. Just love her.
Here are 10 tips to help prevent accidental poisoning in children * Lock poisons away – medicines, hazardous chemicals, cleaning detergents and personal cosmetics and oils are all dangerous to young children. * Store poisons out of reach and out of sight – if you can’t lock them away, then put your poisons on …
Are you a mother or mother to be? Then you need to fill yourself up before you can give to others. Today I’m going to give you some suggestions for when you have a little bit of “me” time, to promote relaxation and well being. Most of these ideas are limited to your home. Remember …
Sleep is an essential component to our lives. It’s when the body recharges itself and gets ready for the next day. Here are six tips to help you achieve a better nights sleep: * Say goodbye to technology. Go to bed with a good old fashioned book or magazine. Electronics can keep your brain active …
Start right now to teach your child/children about managing money. The best way to achieve this is through role modeling. It might just be an investment in their future. How financially savvy will your child be as an adult? Your own financial behavior may play a significant role. Traditionally, the very early parenting years are …
* Manifest your dreams and desires every single day and have absolute faith in your ability to acheive them. Try this affirmation: I create my future daily, filled with possitivity and love. * Release yourself from fear and doubt as they are just stumbling blocks to your success. You are a strong woman with …
Wishing every Mother in the universe a blissfully happy Mother’s Day. To all the pregnant mother’s in waiting, you are in for the best job in the world – motherhood To everyone who still has the gift of a precious adored mother, please treasure her everyday of your life and give thanks to …
Here’s a quick seven ways to be decisive and make decisions quickly. * Set yourself a deadline. By giving yourself a limited time frame, this can help you to make a decision more quickly. * Listen to your gut feeling and go with that. Learn to trust your inner voice to reach you decision faster. …
Have a happy, holy and safe Easter 2013.
Mongolian blue spots look just like blue bruising. They are a type of birthmark seen most commonly on the buttocks and lower back area of babies, but can appear on other areas of the body such as the face, hands or limbs. They have a distinct blue grey discolouration. The correct name for them is “congenital dermal …
* Set aside 30 minutes on the weekend to plan your menu and your week ahead. Involve all of the family so that everyone takes ownership. * Good health takes some work, so allow yourself to put yourself first, eat well, drink plenty of water and exercise often. * Prepare the evening meal in the morning if you’re …
How women give birth matters What our babies experience shapes who they will be What a mother experiences at the very transition from maiden to mother changes her Gentle birth unlocks something primal at the very core that makes mothering easier and makes families stronger If parents would only realise that every single decision …
As we approach the end of 2012, and welcome in the new year 2013, why not think about setting some realistic goals to acheive this coming year. Start with some big possibility thinking where you let go of all your fears, and open your mind up to every possibility. Then assess whether your goals are …
Here are some Christmas baby names: Do you know of any more? Carol: English hymn or song Gabrielle/Gabriella: Feminine of Gabriel, the angel who announced the birth of Christ Gloria: Latin for glory. The name of a famous Christmas carol Holly: A Christmas carol, the holly and the ivy. Also anglo saxon for the ivy …
The following is a general guide to weight gain in pregnancy: Breasts: 0.5 – 0.9 kg Baby: 3.0 – 4.40 kg Placenta: 0.5 – 0.8 kg Amniotic fluid: 1.0 – 2.0 kg Uterus: 0.8 – 1.0 kg Maternal stores: 2.5 – 3.0 kg Blood: 1.2 – 1.8 kg Other body fluids: 1.5 – 1.8 …
*Anxiety is one of the main reasons for sleeplessness. Perhaps you should take a look at your stress levels as a lack of sleep can be connected to increased stress. And new mothers definitely have increased stress levels from dealing with all the extra work a new baby brings. *According to a U.S. study from the …
