My morning routine with a toddler while pregnant and working from home
If I could speak to myself as a brand new mum, I would say “Your day will not always feel out of your control.” As a new mum, I had no semblance of routine; I would try to redeem a night’s missed sleep by sleeping as late as possible, then be dragged unwillingly from bed […]
Activities for New Mums in Australia: Bonding, Development, and Self-Care Outings
When I had my first baby in 2020, it was in the throes of the pandemic. Many activities were cancelled, so I spent a lot of time at home alone with my son. I felt the impacts of isolation on my mental health. Spending all day surrounded by the housework that needed doing with no […]
What is yoni steaming?
Exploring the benefits and controversies of this postpartum practice What does ‘yoni mean? ‘Yoni’ is a Sanskrit term, an ancient and sacred Indian language. The word is used in Hinduism and Buddhism to refer to the female reproductive system. Westerners often use ‘yoni’ to describe the vulva or vagina. Yoni steaming, also known as vaginal […]
What is the difference between ‘postpartum’ and ‘postnatal’?
What’s happening with your hormones after having a baby? I know firsthand that the postpartum period can be overwhelming and confusing. As you try to become informed, many terms get thrown around, and it can be difficult to understand the difference between them. Two words that are often used interchangeably are ‘postnatal’ and postpartum. In […]
