Are you worried about breastfeeding your baby when you’re sick? It’s natural to feel overwhelmed or that you may make your baby sick too. And you know what Mama it’s ok to have a good cry about it. Grab those tissues and let it all out. When you’re feeling run down your head is all over the place and breastfeeding your baby on top is a lot to cope with. Can a Sick Mom Breastfeed her baby? The great news is that in most cases breastfeeding will be beneficial for both you and your baby when you’re sick. Your body will actively make antibodies to protect your baby. These will pass through your br ..read more

If you’re reading a guide on miscarriage recovery tips it’s likely you’ve recently lost your baby. Mama, I am so sorry for your loss. As someone who has gone through this experience three times and I know right now you’re feeling devastated. I believe the isolation and loneliness of a miscarriage can be just as painful as the physical loss of your baby.  It’s especially hard to cope if your pregnancy was in the early stages and no-one or few people around you knew. I want you to know I’m there for you. I made this guide for Mama’s who are experiencing a miscarriage but don’t quite know what to ..read more

Postpartum rest is two words that probably strikes fear into your heart as a Type A woman. Rest is not some you do well. You’re a let’s go get sh*t done, kinda gal, right? And yes that serves us well in life, however, it can also become a huge issue when you have a new baby. You’ve probably read a million times to slow down, relax, and sleep when your baby sleeps. But what if that just isn’t you? This guide is all about helping you to get that much needed postpartum rest and slowing down without feeling like you’re going crazy. How much rest do you need after birth? This will vary depending on ..read more

Those last few weeks of pregnancy can be really scary right? That’s because giving birth means facing your fear of the unknown. I’m telling you mama, whether this is your first or your fourth pregnancy, the anxiety you feel about what will happen during birth never passes you by. Let’s face it you know your birth is going to be hard work. We’ve all heard the horror stories of the ‘ring of fire’, and doesn’t that just sound like literal hell. The good news is that you can prep so you have some tricks up your sleeve to make your labour a lot easier. This guide will focus on tips to help you surv ..read more

Leaking breast milk is a common occurrence for new moms, especially in the first few weeks after baby is born. Your body is trying to establish your supply and working out how much milk to make for each feed. Moms who have breastfed before tend to leak less or stop quicker than if it’s your first baby. You may notice that you leak whilst feeding baby or sometimes even in between feeds. It’s common to drip or spray milk if you stimulate your ‘let down reflex’. Leaking often occurs: In the last few weeks of pregnancy If you go too long between feeds From the ‘free’ breast when nursing When your ..read more

Looking for the best postpartum underwear? Wait! Are you telling me I need special postpartum underwear? Nevermind using your regular panties. As your first layer of clothing, postpartum underwear will protect your tender tummy after birth and cope with your postpartum bleeding. During those tender few days, you want your choice to be the right one. What is the best postpartum underwear? Check out what other moms think. ANY of the 5 Postpartum panties in the list are great options that you should be very happy with. 5 Best Postpartum Underwear Reviews 1. Fruit of the Loom Beyond Soft Pantie ..read more

Blood. Sweat. Tears. That pretty much sums up postpartum. Regardless of the birth you have, you’ll be sore, tired and want to be as comfortable as possible. I don’t want to scare you, because I know you’re at the stage of prepping for birth. And your focus is on what will happen during your labor. Or even making sure everything is ready for your little bundle of joy. But have you given any thought to your recovery after birth? Let’s face it postpartum care is the forgotten ‘Cinderella’ period of pregnancy. Perhaps because you want to look forward to the positives, like an adorable new baby to ..read more

I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of breast compressions, but if your breastfeeding it’s time you learn. Surprisingly a lot of new moms (or even experienced breastfeeding Mamas) don’t know about this technique. Breast compression is a great skill to add to your breastfeeding toolkit. Seriously it can help with so many breastfeeding issues. I’ve created this guide for you to learn all you need to know about breast compressions and why it can save you a lot of tears on your nursing journey. Pin For Later Breast Compressions When Breastfeeding What are breast compressions? It’s pretty basic real ..read more

Are you searching for the perfect unicorn gifts for babies? Perfect, you’re in the right place. These are Stork Mama’s top unicorn baby gifts, all of which are a great pick and I’m sure you’ll find something you love. 10 Best Unicorn Gifts for Babies 1. Unicorn Baby Rattle How adorable is this JellyCat baby rattle? Not only does it have a super soft plush, but it’s very easy for baby to hold on to. The rattle sound is really soft so it can be used to entertain baby or lull them to sleep with a rhythmic beat. 2. Unicorn Diaper Bag Be the envy of your mom friends with this awesome unicorn dia ..read more

 Amazon Prime Day is massive right now. Why? Because you can make huge savings if you’re a Prime Member (and you have to be to bag these awesome deals, even it’s just the 30-day free trial). By savings, I mean bigger than Black Friday savings. I have saved so much money by shopping Prime deals. I’ve been searching around to find the best Prime deals for 2019 and thought I’d share them with you. That way if your shopping for your bumps nursery or looking for new baby gear, I’ve got you covered. I’ve even thrown a few useful items in that just generally make being a parent so much easier; cause ..read more