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Cracked Nipples: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Sore, cracked and irritated nipples are a common symptom in the early days of breastfeeding. However, cracked nipples are usually a sign that your baby...

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5 Tips for Travelling With Kids

Travel is a priority for my Australian/Fijian family. We try to get back to Fiji once a year so the boys can better understand and...

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Caesarean Birth Recovery

If you’re recovering from a caesarean birth (c-section) it’s helpful to remember that your body needs to heal after major abdominal surgery. Caesarean births are...

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How to Plan Sleep in Postpartum

There is so much talk about baby sleep - ‘is he a good sleeper?’ ‘How many naps does he have during the day?’ ‘Is she...

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What is a C-Section Shelf?

If you had a caesarean birth and you’ve noticed an overhang or a bulge over your scar, we want you to know that it’s completely...

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Postpartum Essentials to Aid Your Recovery

If you’re in the third trimester you’re no doubt thinking about all that’s to come; labour, birth, and a precious newborn baby. There is so much to look forward to and prepare for. But often, we spend so much time thinking of what our baby needs that we rarely think about ourselves. So, we’re here to gently encourage you (read: implore you!) to start thinking about your post-birth recovery. It’s generally quite a slow process and for many women, especially first-time mothers, it can be quite confronting. We don’t want to scare you but research shows that realistic expectations pave the way for a positive postpartum experience

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Breast Engorgement

Engorged breasts are normal and expected in early postpartum. If you’ve just birthed your first baby and you're shocked at the firmness and fullness of...