Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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You know you’ve got a newborn when…
When talking with expectant mums, I’ve always majorly underplayed the extent to which their life is about to change. Sure, there’s going to be lots of new joy, wonder, and excitement, but a newborn, by nature, can leave you a little… rattled, scratching your head, wondering how the heck you got yourself here (although I’m…
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Pregnancy: How to survive the final stretch
From the size of an olive, your growing baby has had you captivated and delighted. With a beating heart, budding limbs and flourishing nails and lashes.. what could offer more preoccupation? The early weeks and months of pregnancy afford incredible wonder, however, as pregnancy progresses and discomfort grows, it’s no wonder the romance wanes. For all…
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Bleeding during pregnancy – What does it mean?
Bleeding during pregnancy can be just about the most worrisome thing to experience, and as unnerving as it may be, as many as one in four mums will experience blood loss to some degree. Although any bleeding at any time during pregnancy needs to be taken seriously, and professional advice should be sought, thankfully, it…
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10 New Mother Myths, Debunked
Let’s discover some common mother myths you have heard before: ‘Thinking about heading out in your highest heels for a night on the town? Don’t do it; you’ll risk your baby being born cross-eyed.‘ ‘Stop eating those strawberries! They cause strawberry skin blemishes on your newborn.‘ ‘Baby born with a flock of hair? It’s because you…
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Out with six kids, on-time, or thereabouts
The exercise of getting out and about with any number of kids can feel like purgatory and you might think the more kids you have the more gnashing of teeth you’re in for. Some ask, ‘how do you do it?’‘What?’ I ask‘Get out of the house with six kids?’ I run a tight ship! is…
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BABYWEARING HELPS TO KEEP ME FIT AND STRONG
After having her first baby Tara Darlington decided to train to become a Birth Educator and Doula. 14 years later she is now a mother of 6 children as well as a highly qualified Birth Educator, Doula, and Yoga Teacher. “I trained as a Birth Educator & Doula after I had my first baby, realizing…
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I want my (pre) baby body back!
It might be the inspiration for some, but Miranda Kerr’s post-baby ‘body-bounce’ makes most new mums want to hurl… yet we’re told that she does enjoy a burger. Her ‘addiction’ for Melbourne’s Mikoshi burger has me ROTFL. You know the burger I mean… chicken, wrapped in lettuce. Come on, Miranda, we all know you’re professionally…
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HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD NURSING BRA FOR BREASTFEEDING
How to choose a good nursing bra for breastfeeding? Why a nursing bra is so important? A good nursing bra is a must for a successful breastfeeding experience, and it makes your “heavy” breast more comfortable. One of the ways to make your pregnancy and nursing life easy is to get a suitable and properly fitted…
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Considering finding out baby’s sex? To know or not to know…
A work colleague of mine announced her pregnancy at 12 weeks. I was in my early 20s at the time and having a baby couldn’t have been further from my mind. But, I was super pleased for her and whilst she was a little restrained, I could tell she was about as excited as she…
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10 New Mum Must-haves From Mum With Six Kids
For centuries past, parents have been getting by with absolutely none of the below… and we survived as a species too, you might say… True!But, in a post-agrarian society, today as a culture, we demand safe, functional and optimal outcomes for our children and we expect to have the tools to help us get there.…
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