In Conversation With Vicky O’Rourke from Connect Baby
Explore the invisible mental load of motherhood and running a household — why it often falls unevenly, how it impacts mums and families, and practical, research-backed strategies for sharing domestic responsibilities more fairly with your partner and kids. This powerful conversation validates what so many mothers have long felt.
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Tapestry of Life Midwife
Lauren is an Endorsed Private Practice Midwife with an excellent reputation in Brisbane for supporting women and families as they journey to—and through—one of life’s most transformative transitions. She works with a whole-family approach, preparing parents not only for pregnancy and birth but also for the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual shifts that come with parenthood and welcoming a new baby.
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Article - Louise Barton & Elisha Wildblood (Not Another Onesie)
How to Calm Your Nervous System During Stressful Times (Especially for Mothers)
When the world feels uncertain, your nervous system will naturally try to protect you. But safety doesn’t only come from everything being calm. It also comes from the small, steady moments you create, and the support you allow yourself to receive. You don’t have to carry it all on your own. And you were never meant to.
eBook - Jaclyn Carlson (Jaclyn Carlson)
Emotional Toolkit – For Back to Daycare & School
Sending your little one off to daycare, kindergarten or back to school brings up all the feels—relief, pride, grief, sadness, and maybe even a little anxiety. This transition can be even trickier when there is a new baby in the family. You’re not alone in this.
Interview - Caroline Bilkey (Mummy's Whispers)
Why Hiring Postpartum In-Home Support Can Transform Your Recovery
If I had my way, support would be non-negotiable and, in an ideal world, would have government funding, so everyone can access the help we all deserve. We can shape our families' and therefore babies' complete outcomes (and lives!) by providing education, but above all, support in those early days. It is essential for a mother who has given birth to rest and recover.
Article - Kendra Greig (The Homecoming Concierge)
Inside the Postpartum Home Preparation Service Transforming New Parents’ First Days
The NEST postpartum home preparation service is designed to create a soft landing for new parents and parents travelling with young children, this offering blends practical support, newborn home organisation, nourishing postpartum food, thoughtful touches, and a deep understanding of what new mothers and families truly need in those early days. We interviewed Kendra Greig the founder of NEST, to explore what inspired this unique service, what families can expect, and how a beautifully prepared home can ease the transition into newborn life.