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Ultimate Guide to Surviving the First 6 Months With a Newborn

I remember the first six months after my baby was born like it was yesterday. Honestly? It was the hardest, most confusing, most exhausting period of my life. We had twins, which was a challenge in itself. Becoming a mum is hard at the best of times, so having two at once was extra challenging. …

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New Mums: You DON’T Have To Enjoy Every Moment of Motherhood – And Here’s Why

“Enjoy every moment.” “You’ll miss this one day,” “Make the most of it while they’re small.” “You’re so lucky.” Sounds familiar? Even though people mean well, these phrases can make a new mum feel like she’s failing when real life isn’t perfect. Most often, it comes from mums whose kids are grown. And now that …

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The Truth About Loss of Identity in Motherhood (And How to Fix It)

A raw look at the loss of identity after becoming a mother – and how to find your way back. Becoming a mum is meant to be one of the most beautiful moments of your life. And it is, but it also kind of takes away a part of your identity – who you were …

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The Truth About Bottle Feeding (And Why You’re Not Failing Your Baby)

Thinking about bottle feeding – but feeling like it makes you a bad mum? Don’t worry, this feling is more common that you may think. No one tells you how bloody hard breastfeeding it is, do they? When you’re pregnant, people ask you if you want to breastfeed or not. But no one talks about …