The Fourth Trimester Preparation
The fourth trimester is the first magical (and intense!) 3 months of your baby’s life, where you get to know them as they transition to the outside world and your body changes and heals as you beco...
Perineal Massage During Pregnancy. The What, Why & How!
Perineal massage is the gentle stretching and manipulating of your perineal tissue using one or two fingers to help prepare these tissues to stretch over your baby's head and body during vaginal de...
For the expecting mummas who are plant-based, vegan or vegetarian it can be hard to find nutritional information that is relevant and accurate. Naturopath and Plant-Based specialist Bianca Sheedy ...
If you are preparing to breastfeed, it is a great idea to learn about the process of your body producing breastmilk, starting with colostrum.
With about 1 in 5 breastfeeding women in Australia developing mastitis during the first 6 months after giving birth, it’s important to create awareness and talk about how to manage this painful con...
Mindfulness for Mums - 5 ways for new mums to feel more calm
Becoming a mother involves a huge emotional and physical transition and it's important to help balance these changes with moments of mindfulness, to support you and your baby's wellbeing. Here ar...
The rate of COVID in babies and children (and adults) is surging. Thank you to Nicole Gleeson from Rhythm First Aid for sharing this insightful and educational article on Covid in babies and child...
WHAT IS A DOULA? BENEFITS OF BIRTH AND POSTNATAL DOULAS
Our friends at Nurtured Birth bring us this insightful blog about the benefits of Doula's and how they can support your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey 💗
Can babies taste in the womb? What should I eat while pregnant?
Have you ever wondered if your diet choices during pregnancy will affect your baby's food preferences? The answer is YES! The foods you eat while pregnant could shape your baby’s future eating habits.
Introducing the New Baby to Your Toddler
A toddler does not have the developmental capacity to ask questions and the only way he can demonstrate his emotions is by screaming, hitting, crying and sometimes regressing in such things as t...
We are Climate Neutral Certified
Like so many individuals, brands and businesses, we care about the health of our people and the planet. So, we’ve taken an important leap to reduce and offset our carbon emissions. WIth the help of...
We are learning more about immunity each day, and it's important to remember that newborns can be vulnerable as their immune system isn't as strong. They do, however, have some protection, thanks t...
Simple Remedies for Sore Nipples
Sore nipples are very common for breastfeeding women, particularly in the early stages with your newborn bub. Soothe and ease discomfort with the following simple tips for sore nipples.
Haemorrhoids? Wait, what? They weren’t in my birth plan!
The first poo after childbirth is no joke. I went to the toilet to make sure my uterus was still in place and felt my way up to some new members of my anus. Little pea like structures, very bloody ...
5 Energy Boosting Snacks for Pregnancy
Experts recommend women maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy, not gaining too much or too little depending on her pre-pregnant weight. But growing a baby takes energy. You may find that you’r...
Supporting Your Breast Milk Supply and Post-Birth Recovery
New mamas and mamas-to-be, this video by Caia practitioner Brittany Darling is a must-watch! Brittany gives some great advice on nutrition for supporting your breastmilk supply. You will also lea...
Your Breastfeeding and Baby Sleep Questions Answered!
Lactation and sleep consultant Rachel Ford answers your breastfeeding and sleep questions. Rachel is a Child and Family Health Nurse, Lactation Consultant and Sleep and Settling Consultant. She hel...
Pre and post natal care with naturopath Bel Rowntree
In this video, Clinical Naturopath and Caia practitioner Bel Rowntree shares tips and advice on pre and post natal care and recovery. Topics include perineal healing, nutritional advice for tissue...