We’ve been talking to a lot of mums and mums-to-be recently about Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) – Now, if you’re reading this wondering ‘what on earth is that?’ you’re definitely not alone. It seems that this common (perfectly natural) outcome of pregnancy is a mystery to so many people including those with children and…
Category: Post-Pregnancy
Letting Go…
I’ve had a busy past few months. We’ve moved to a new house, we’ve had visitors almost constantly since January and my husband has started to travel a lot for work. And through all this are my three kids. Amazing and resilient but also all toddlers (3, 1, 1) who are, well, exhausting and a constant…
Taking a Bite Out of Motherhood
MumPowered: THE INTERVIEWS Full Name: Carrie Belcher (previously Wildman) Occupation (outside/during MUM hours): Owner + Creator of Franklin Wolf Kids names: Jasper + Remi Mum of two, Carrie Wildman didn’t exactly put her feet up when she went on Mat Leave. Instead, she decided to channel her knowledge and interests of her work life (she was…
Am I Jealous of You?
As I sit here writing this, it’s after 10 on a weeknight. My hair is a mess, I’m wearing the most unflattering pair of mom jeans and I’m pretty sure I’m on my 4th glass of wine. Not that the wine part is a bad thing but I’ve realised that, having just turned 37, this…
Sex, Lies and Diaper Duty.
I talk to a lot of mums every week…like a lot. And from couples who are “just trying”, to couples who have older children, sex is a topic that comes up in almost every conversation. Sex is on every couples’ minds. As it should be. It’s the most intimate part of a relationship and its…
My Love/Hate Relationship with Breastfeeding.
I am a new mom. My babe is now 14 months old. She is a happy, healthy little bundle of fun. Just walking and starting to explore the world around her. I’ve breastfed my daughter since day 1. Entering pregnancy I honestly didn’t have much of an opinion about breastfeeding. I’ve seen family and…
Mummy Monotony
I’ve officially hit it. That brick wall that I’ve read about. The glazed look – dead behind the eyes. All I can hear myself saying is, “if I have to wash one more f*&%$king bottle, I’m going to scoop my eyes out with my child’s spoon” (apologies for the graphic nature of my thoughts) I…
How to ask for the work week you want after mat leave.
MumPowered: THE INTERVIEWS Name of this mum: Elaine Bruce Occupation: Solicitor Do you know your rights when asking for a more flexible work schedule after having a baby? Do you know that you CAN ask for flexible working schedule? Elaine Bruce is a mother and just so happens to be a solicitor who knows a…
The Great Working Mum Dilemma
It’s a great dilemma indeed. A daunting choice of going back to work post mat-leave or deciding to take the career risk of staying at home with the kids. Or is there some option in between? Almost three years after having my first child, the question is no longer “to work or not to…
Multiple Mum: Naomi Bailey
MumPowered: THE INTERVIEWS Name: Naomi Bailey Mum of: Reuben, Emily, Carey, Grace This story is the stuff of urban legends and whispers of the unthinkable at pre-natal classes. Imagine going to a pregnancy scan for your second child and finding out that you were actually pregnant with THREE! This actually happened, to a lovely, unassuming young…
Are we the loneliest generation of mums?
As I read through the headline splashed across some of the newspapers this week – “A shocking 92 percent of mums feel lonely” –I can’t help but feel the need to say, “well duh!” I guess I just find it hard to believe that with all the websites, blog posts, vloggers, Instagram dailies etc….
The Morning Maker: Bex Walker
MumPowered: THE INTERVIEWS Name: Rebecca Walker Company: BEXFAST Mum of: Daughter, Tyler Drew All of us mums (unless you’re an absolute body goddess), have battled with the post-baby bulge and at one point realised that our habit of eating cake every day during pregnancy, sadly, can’t last. So once bubba is born, we – mostly…
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