Parenting Help and Advice, Pregnancy and Babies
I’m going to just put it out there, and risk offending all womankind. I am not a fan of baby showers. Yup, I said it. Not a fan. I am quite a boring person really. I don’t enjoy the games, or sitting there for hours as the expectant mother (exhausted from carrying a...
Parenting Help and Advice, Pregnancy and Babies
By Rebecka Shelberg I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I only put on a total of 15kg over my pregnancy – and that is including the baby and the massive amount of fluid I was carrying. By the time my gorgeous girl was three weeks old, I was actually 4kg lighter...
Parenting Help and Advice, Pregnancy and Babies
The things no one tell you about becoming a new parent During the pushing stage of delivery, you may poop. It’s ok. Everyone does it. (Unless the midwife was trying to make me feel better.) After giving birth you feel like your guts are going to plop out of your bum...
Exercise For Mums, Pregnancy and Babies
Although pregnancy can be a very tiring time, most women will benefit greatly from exercising throughout their pregnancy. The fitter and stronger you are throughout your pregnancy, the more easily your body will adapt to the changes that pregnancy will bring....
Parenting Help and Advice, Pregnancy and Babies
By Rebecka Shelberg There is a bit of debate and a lot of judgement around whether or not to use a ‘baby leash’. Cries of “they are cruel!” and “Children are not dogs” however, have absolutely no impact on my intention to use one, for the simple reason that I consider...
Parenting Help and Advice, Pregnancy and Babies
Getting pregnant for the very first time is such a happy time for many people. It’s so exciting to be entering into this new phase in your life. Pregnancy can also be very challenging as not everybody has a smooth run. One of the first pregnancy symptoms is...