Motherhood & Pregnancy
Modification to Make to Exercise When Pregnant
Recently I attended a fantastic course on exercise during pregnancy and the post partum period. I learnt so much and had what I already knew reaffirmed by an expert in the field (women’s health physiotherapist Taryn Watson from FitRight). I
Tips for The First 8 Weeks with a Newborn
Here is my “post-birth plan”! I actually wrote this out when preparing for the arrival of my second baby (you can read her birth story here if you like). I had a really challenging time with my first baby so was at times
My Pregnancy #2: My Birth Story
Tess has just turned one month old and I can honestly say I have been thoroughly loving the newborn stage. I am so relaxed, calm and confident this second time round! I’m beyond grateful to have had a second incredibly positive birth experience. Here
Third Trimester Week-by-Week Pregnancy Checklist
In the third trimester it feels like there is suddenly so much to do! Finally the arrival of your baby is almost here. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and a bit stressed so I created this checklist during my first pregnancy to
My Pregnancy #2: First Trimester Update
I can’t believe I’m pregnant with baby number two! I feel so incredibly grateful and thankful every single day for the privilege of having another precious miracle grow inside of me. In this blog post you will find a little summary of the first
Comparison of Natural Baby Wipes
I have been wanting to do a comparison of the ingredients in the baby wipes marketed as ‘natural’ for a while now. When buying wipes I have usually always gone for the brand ‘Water Wipes’ because they have the shortest ingredient list. This is
My Favourite Fitness, Wellness and Motherhood Resources
Here is a list of all the websites, social media accounts, books and podcasts I like to follow. These help me to be educated, motivated and inspired to live a fit, happy and healthy life.
Curtin University is looking for parents of children aged 6-12 months
Australian parents of children aged 6-12 months are being asked to participate in a Curtin University survey into how parents introduce solids to their babies. Click the link below for details:
Seeking Research Participants Information Document
If
Practical Tips for Soon-to-be Mums
This post basically contains everything I would tell myself if I could go back in time to when I was pregnant. With
My Daily Routine
Hi Guys!
I thought I would share my
My Pregnancy #1: My Birth Story
Summer Rose Brownlie 9 days new. Photo by Barebright Photography.
Well, my little girl is now two months old so I thought it would be
Positive Birth Mantras
36 weeks pregnant here
Hi everyone!
It’s less than three weeks until my due date! Eek very exciting times! I can’t wait to hold my baby. I can’t wait to dress my baby
My Pregnancy #1: Second Trimester Update
Well, this week is the fourth week of my third trimester! Exciting times! So, I thought I would write a reflection of my experience going through my second trimester of pregnancy,
Preparing for a Healthy Conception
Hello everyone! Sorry that it’s been so many weeks since I last wrote a post! To be honest, I’ve been a little unmotivated recently.
I have been quite tired, even though I’m
My Pregnancy #1: First Trimester Update
Surprise! I’m pregnant! I’m looking forward to sharing my journey with you all as I attempt to have the healthiest and fittest pregnancy possible.
I am currently in my