by Trish Martin | May 22, 2023 | Anxiety, Empowerment, Parenting, postnatal depression
It’s not ok “Mum shaming” refers to the practice of criticizing or judging a mother’s parenting choices or behaviors. There are many different types of mum shaming, some of which include: 1. Breastfeeding shaming: Criticising a mother for...
by Trish Martin | Feb 15, 2020 | Baby sleep patterns, Empowerment, self soothing
Self soothing or self settling is a hot topic when it comes to talking about newborn and baby sleep. As a newborn your baby sleeps a lot especially in the first 10 to 14 days. They also need to get used to their new environment that no longer supplies them with food...
by Trish Martin | Apr 7, 2019 | Empowerment, Parenting
Your newborn has arrived which means whole new adventure awaits you. Your personal priorities and responsibilities are changing. You no longer need to only take care of yourself but also a tiny little human being who is reliant on you for everything. It’s all...
by Trish Martin | Sep 23, 2016 | Birth, Empowerment, Feeding, Parenting, Sleep
You become a mum in an instant. It’s exciting and a little scary at the same time. The first few days and weeks are about getting to know your baby. Lots of bonding, learning to feed, bathe and settle your baby among all other new beginnings. But we can also...