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FREE EXPERT ARTICLES
May 17, 2021
20 Things We Wish We Had Known about the Fourth Trimester
Hey tired Mama, we see you! The fourth trimester is tough going - the learning curve is real. For the first 12 weeks postpartum, life as a new mother can be a whirlwind, it's unbelievably amazing and totally exhausting at the same time. You are undergoing a monumental change, you are learning a new role, you are recovering from birth, you are discovering the little person you created. This new role is 24/7 and the weight of responsibility can be heavy. Here are 20 things we wish we had known.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood
Co-founder & Mama Expert
April 26, 2021
Induction of Labour
In this article Dr Peter Jurcevic explains the induction process and answers some of the questions you may have.
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Dr Peter Jurcevic
Obstetrician Expert
March 29, 2021
Managing the End of Daylight Savings Time
The end of daylight savings time is almost here. Most parents don’t mind when they gain an extra hour, but it sends fear through people’s bones when they hear they are going to have to lose an hour of sleep! Here is how to handle daylight savings time and children's sleep.
Mama You've Got This
Richelle Franklin
Sleep Expert
March 9, 2021
Managing Feelings, Stress and Pressures
Parenthood can be a time of huge change. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or you are experiencing big feelings, stress or pressure, know you are not alone. Here are some strategies to help you manage.
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Dr Karola Belton
Psychologist Expert
February 9, 2021
The Waiting Game
You've had your embryo transfer and you've been through so much already. Now for the two-week wait until your pregnancy test. Our Fertility Expert Dr David Wilkinson explains what is happening in your body and how to get through these important weeks.
Mama You've Got This
Dr David Wilkinson
Fertility and IVF Expert
December 7, 2020
Toilet Training Where Do I Start?
Thinking about toilet training now the weather is getting warmer? Going to the toilet is a skill that has to be learned. Its not a task that our children can just produce or do. That means it follows a process. It’s a learning process that you as parents can guide and support.
Mama You've Got This
Monica Ferrie
Toilet Training Expert
November 16, 2020
Asthma and Your Child
Asthma is common and treatable. 1 in 4 children will be diagnosed with asthma at some time during childhood. It’s important to know how to recognise an asthma episode or symptoms, what medications to give and when to give them and that your asthma plan is there to help anyone caring for your child.
Mama You've Got This
Dr Lexi Frydenberg
Paediatrician
October 26, 2020
Life After Lockdown
The past six months have been extraordinary, and as a community we have endured restrictions and isolation that have been challenging on so many levels. Just as it took time to find ways to manage the stresses of lockdown, it can take time to find our way back.
Mama You've Got This
Dr Karola Belton
Psychologist Expert
October 3, 2020
How to Manage Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings is tonight! Most parents don’t mind it so much when they are gaining an extra hour, but it sends shivers through parents’ bones when they are about to lose an hour of sleep. Here are our Sleep Expert Richelle Franklin's tips for how to help your little ones adjust.
Mama You've Got This
Richelle Franklin
Sleep Expert
September 14, 2020
Support Tips for Birth Partners
Just as every baby is different, every woman’s labour is different, and every woman has different needs from her support partner. Between us we have had 7 different births and 7 different recoveries. Here are our (and our partners!) top tips for being a support person in labour and beyond.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen
August 24, 2020
When Breastfeeding doesn't work out – Beating the Guilt
Not every Mama and not every baby can breastfeed and we are here for every Mama no matter what her journey is.
In this article, our lactation Expert Rowena Gray explains that while breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, sometimes, for some mums, their breastfeeding experience is one challenge followed by another. If you mix feed or formula feed you are not a failure. You are a mum who’s brave enough to make some tough calls when you didn’t want to.
Mama You've Got This
Rowena Gray
Lactation Expert
July 27, 2020
Quarantine Survival Guide
We are in the thick of it again ... lockdown 2.0 in Melbourne.
Here are tips to keep your children feeling secure and rested, and to help you keep your sanity while you’re at it.
Mama You've Got This
Richelle Franklin
Sleep Expert
July 6, 2020
When is the Right Time to Seek Fertility Help?
Deciding to try for a baby is one of the most exciting times in a couple's life.
However, for some, falling pregnant can feel like it is taking forever, so when is the right time to seek help? Dr David Wilkinson has the answers.
Mama You've Got This
Dr David Wilkinson
Fertility and IVF Expert
June 15, 2020
Extending Your Baby's Nap Time
Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar…
Your baby wakes up in the morning after a solid night’s sleep. You feed her, change her, play with her for a little bit, take her for a little walk outside, then rock her to sleep and put her gently into her cot for her morning nap. 30 minutes later, she wakes up fussy and irritable and, despite your pleading, bargaining, and offers of riches, refuses to go back to sleep.
Let me help you with this, by giving you my top tips to extend your baby's nap time.
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Richelle Franklin
Sleep Expert
May 25, 2020
Miscarriage: An Explanation
Miscarriage is one of the unfortunate and sad aspects of the care that I provide to women. It is, however, a persistent reality and is both upsetting and unnerving, not just at the tragedy of the loss, but also because it often makes you question your ability to achieve a healthy baby down the track
I would like to take this opportunity to explain miscarriage to you in more detail.
Mama You've Got This
Dr Peter Jurcevic
OB Expert
May 4, 2020
Head to Toe: Common Newborn Conditions
During COVID-19 many parents are nervous about seeing health professionals. If you are worried about your baby or feel that “something is not right”, please don't hesitate to seek help. Following is information about some common newborn conditions and how we suggest you treat them.
Mama You've Got This
Dr Lexi Frydenberg
Paediatrician
April 13, 2020
Partner Support –
the Critical Link
to Successful Breastfeeding
If you don’t have breasts then you’re not going to be able to help with breastfeeding itself, but your role as partner to a breastfeeding mother and baby is the critical link to long term breastfeeding success, which benefits the whole family. Lactation Expert Rowena Gray writes.
Mama You've Got This
Rowena Gray
Lactation Expert
March 23, 2020
Looking After You
Mamas, looking after a little person all day can take the best out of all of us. It’s important to remember to look after you, too. Here are my top tips on how to create time for YOU and what to do with it once you have it.
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Nikki Morris
Mama Mindfulness Expert
March 9, 2020
Medicine Cabinet
Must-haves
You’re about to bring home this brand-new baby and your mind is bursting with questions like ‘what have we done?’, ‘what were we thinking?’ and ‘now what?’
Today I’ll tackle an easier question. What should you have in your medicine cabinet?
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Dr Bill Bateman
GP Expert
February 17, 2020
Calm Birthing: Reducing Anxiety Through Preparation
Labour. It's the one thing on every pregnant woman's mind, no matter how far along she may be. What will it feel like? How much will it hurt? How long will it take?
Mama You've Got This
Dr Peter Jurcevic
Obstetrician Expert
December 2, 2019
Supporting You in Your Greatest Role Yet
Meet Freya and Christy, two Mamas with a big dream to help fellow Mamas navigate the life changing experience of becoming a Mum.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood
Mama Expert
May 10, 2021
Tips to Stop Early Morning Wake-Ups
Whether your early riser is a baby or toddler, one thing is certain – early morning wake-ups are rough on everyone! The timing of your little one's morning wake-up sets the tone for the rest of the day. It also sets the pace for the day's schedule and feed patterns. Early morning waking can upset your whole day and routine.
Mama You've Got This
Richelle Franklin
Sleep Expert
April 19, 2021
Egg Freezing – The Facts
For many reasons, egg freezing can potentially be helpful for a variety of women. These include women who may wish to try to have children at a later date, those with a genetic disorder that could limit their fertility, and cancer patients who may need to undergo chemotherapy. This article explains the process.
Mama You've Got This
Dr David Wilkinson
IVF and Fertility Expert
March 22, 2021
Shared Care - Keeping it Local and Familiar
Shared care is a popular choice for healthy women with a normal pregnancy. Here our GP and Shared Care Expert explains the benefits and how the system works.
Mama You've Got This
Dr Bill Bateman
GP & Shared Care Expert
February 27, 2021
Why Does My Baby Fuss at the Breast?
Feeling frustrated by your baby pushing and arching away from you when you try to breastfeed? Does he start tugging at the breast and thrashing his arms? This ‘fussing’ is your baby’s body language to tell you he’s not happy about being at the breast right now. But why does this happen and what can you do about it?
Mama You've Got This
Rowena Gray
Lactation Expert
February 2, 2021
Meditation Top Tips
It might seem counter intuitive, but the less effort you put into your meditation, the better. Here, our Mindfulness Expert Nikki Morris details her top tips.
Mama You've Got This
Nikki Morris
Mindfulness Expert
November 30, 2020
Tips for Successful Toddler Bedtime
A toddler leaving their bedroom at bedtime may sound harmless, but if it happens often enough, it can be every bit as hard on parents and children as constant night waking. Here are some tips and tricks for how to encourage your toddler to stay in their room at bedtime.
Mama You've Got This
Richelle Franklin
Sleep Expert
November 9, 2020
'Tell Someone Who Cares'
Perinatal mental illnesses like anxiety and depression are common and can be serious. 1 in 5 expecting or new mums and 1 in 10 expecting or new dads will experience anxiety and/or depression. This PANDA Week, we want to raise awareness about the services available to those who need help.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen, together
with PANDA
October 19, 2020
Here Comes The Sun
Although summer this year may not be the same as what we are used to, it will still bring heat, sunshine and UV exposure. Our GP Expert Dr Bill Bateman gives advice on how to protect babies and children from the sun, what sunscreen to use and how to keep little ones cool.
Mama You've Got This
Dr Bill Bateman
GP Expert
September 28, 2020
Caring For Your Baby's Skin
Your baby's skin provides protection and aids sensory development, and it needs specific care. To give your baby’s skin the care it needs each day, you need to be able to recognise your baby’s skin type, fully understand its needs and use the right products for their skin type.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen
September 7, 2020
I Come From a Long Line of Dads
Michael Ray is a dad, single parent, a friend and an inspiration to his daughter Charlie. He writes to inspire all with his experiences, struggles and unconditional love. He kindly shared this article with us and we hope his Father's Day went exactly as he planned. Happy Father's Day.
Michael Ray
August 10, 2020
Iron Deficiency in Children
Iron is an important mineral found in blood that helps carry oxygen around the body. Iron is essential in providing energy and for brain development. It is common for children to be iron deficient. Dr Lexi Frydenberg explains why it is so common, how to prevent iron deficiency and how to treat it.
Mama You've Got This
Lexi Frydenberg
Paediatrician
July 20, 2020
How do you know if you are done?
How do you know if you are done? Having children, that is? Is there a switch inside your brain that turns off once you have had your allocated amount of children, that lets you know that you are done?
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood
Co-founder
June 29, 2020
Boosting Your Child's Immunity
The Covid 19 Pandemic is not over yet – not by a long shot, and as the school holidays arrive, we are proceeding cautiously to avoid that second wave. How can we protect our babies and young ones and turbo charge their immune systems? GP Expert Dr Bill Bateman shares his expertise here.
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Dr Bill Bateman
GP Expert
June 8, 2020
What Age do you Begin to Toilet Train
Parents often wonder, when is the perfect age to begin toilet training. There is an old wives tale that says, toilet training an older child is easier, however this is not what an extensive body of international research suggests.
Mama You've Got This
Monica Ferrie
Toilet Training Expert
May 18, 2020
Returning to Exercise after the Birth of your Baby
Your fitness prior to pregnancy and birth determines your aims and your underlying fitness. It is reasonable to expect to return to that level of fitness – with patience and graduated effort.
Mama You've Got This
Annette Beauchamp
Women's Physio Expert
April 27, 2020
Coping Strategies for these Challenging Times
Our world has turned upside down. Because we don’t have an experience of going through something like this, our normal coping strategies are being stretched. Here are some suggestions of ways to help manage the pressure, help your feelings, and take care of yourself.
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Dr Karola Belton Psychologist Expert
April 6, 2020
Parenting Emotions during Challenging Times
It takes awareness, intention and practice, but when we focus on identifying and responding supportively to our child’s emotions, it can bring us into the present moment and can be calming for both parent and child. Together, then, you can tackle challenging times with strength and connection.
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Christiane Kehoe
Emotion Coaching Expert
March 16, 2020
Staying Inside with your Little One
So Mama, you have been forced into a 5 day lockdown, or its raining and you need to stay inside, or you have just decided to give the wide world a little space. Here are some ideas for what you can do with your little ones to get through.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen
February 10, 2020
Shared
Experiences
From when I was five weeks pregnant with my first son, I had someone - other than my husband - to share the highs and lows of pregnancy with. I went through every niggle, ache, flutter, and stage with one of my closest friends.
Mama You've Got This
Freya Owen
Mama Expert
May 3, 2021
Getting Out The Door
Getting out the door can be a stressful time for many parents - before having children we didn’t realise what the other working parents had to go through each morning before even getting to work! Here are our tips on how to get out the door on time.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood
Co-founder & Mama Expert
April 12, 2021
The Power of Hormones in Labour, Birth & Breastfeeding
Your beautiful body is hardwired to reproduce! From conception, labour, birth and breastfeeding you have many naturally occurring helpers who have your back. THE most important helpers are your Hormones. There are four main hormones that you should be aware of and know how, when and why they are there to support both you and your baby through this journey, and the benefits of working with them to enhance your experience. These are Oxytocin, Endorphins, Adrenaline and Prolactin.
Mama You've Got This
Narelle Tsiros
Positive Birth Expert
March 15, 2021
Choosing the Right Pregnancy Multivitamin
A baby’s growth is the most rapid in the first weeks of life – often before you are aware you are pregnant. For your body to be able to fully support these developments, higher levels of two key nutrients, folic acid and iodine, are essential. Because these nutrients cannot be obtained from your diet alone, the Australian health guidelines recommend taking a pregnancy supplement containing these two nutrients each day in addition to a healthy well-balanced diet.
Mama You've Got This
Shae Rickards Dietitian Expert
February 22, 2021
When Can My Baby Drink Water?
The warm weather is well and truly here and with this, most parents will worry at some stage that their baby may not be getting enough to drink in the hot weather. Here we clarify if, when and how much water is needed.
Mama You've Got This
Shae Rickards
Dietitian Expert
December 14, 2020
How To Introduce Food Allergens
Parents are sometimes worried about giving common food allergens to their babies, but the latest Australian health guidelines recommend that all babies should be given common food allergens including peanut butter, cooked egg, dairy and wheat products in the first year of life. Here’s how to do it.
Mama You've Got This
Shae Rickards
Dietitian Expert
November 23, 2020
Why Choose Organic?
Research shows organic foods, including fruit, vegetables, eggs and dairy, may have nutritional, environmental and animal welfare benefits. So, it’s clear why parents want to choose organic foods for their children. Here we take a deeper look into the benefits.
Mama You've Got This
Shae Rickards
Dietitian
November 2, 2020
The Need to Cling
Some toddlers can become very clingy when they are feeling unsafe, unsure or are worried about losing you. Even toddlers who have not been clingy in the past can go through periods where they are clingier. Remember ‘attention-seeking’ is always ‘connection seeking’.
Mama You've Got This
Dr Christiane Kehoe
Emotion Coach Expert
October 12, 2020
Do You Know What Impacts Your Fertility?
Fertility Expert Dr David Wilkinson says age, obesity, smoking and alcohol consumption are the biggest factors that can influence the chance of falling pregnant and having a healthy baby. In this article he outlines his Fertility Fit Tips for your best chance of a successful pregnancy.
Mama You've Got This
Dr David Wilkinson
Fertility Expert
September 21, 2020
Our Guide to Sending Your Child to Childcare
Sending your child off to childcare for the first time is quite frankly daunting ... especially if you have had 11-12 months of one-on-one time at home with your little one while on maternity leave, being their primary carer. Add Coronavirus into the mix and it is no wonder you may be feeling quite anxious about the process.
Having gone through this transition with my little ones, here are my top tips from a Mama's perspective to ensure a smooth transition to childcare.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood
August 31, 2020
Creating a Veggie Lover
We know vegetables are important but getting them into kids’ tummies can be a challenge. Whether it’s picking out the beans or a complete refusal to eat any variety, kids have a reputation for not always liking their veggies. Here are some suggestions for getting more veggies into little tummies – and they start from when Mama is pregnant, when a little one's taste preferences start to develop.
Mama You've Got This
Shae Rickards
Dietitian Expert
August 3, 2020
TLC for your skin
Mamas, our skin does crazy things in winter, but especially if we are pregnant. We’ve joined forces with the skincare Experts at Mustela to bring you our Pregnancy skin care tips.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen
July 13, 2020
Ten Tips for Toilet Training Success
Toilet training is an exciting time for parents and children. It is a developmental transition in a child’s life that can be challenging, frustrating, satisfying and wonderful.
It is another skill to be developed in a child’s life. Here are my Top 10 Tips to ensure success.
Mama You've Got This
Monica Ferrie
Toilet Training Expert
June 22, 2020
Physical Care in the Early Postnatal Period
Congratulations on your pregnancy and your baby. Here is a guide to what you can expect of your body in the early postnatal period - both in hospital and in the first few weeks at home.
Mama You've Got This
Annette Beauchamp
Women's Physio Expert
June 1, 2020
Breastfeeding – The Ultimate Superpower
The protective power that breastfeeding and breast milk has against infections and illness in newborns and infants is now more relevant than ever before. Breastfeeding and breast milk feeding really is your superpower right now!
Mama You've Got This
Rowena Gray
Lactation Expert
May 11, 2020
Starting Solids: When, What and How
Starting on solid food is an important milestone in your child’s development. It’s a window of opportunity where good eating habits can be established and provides a strong foundation for your child’s future health.
Mama You've Got This
Shae Rickards
Dietitian Expert
April 20, 2020
Top 10 Best Ever Tips for a Trouble Free Return to Work
Working parents, we salute you! Having kids has made you more efficient in the home, and now that you’re just back at work you’re taking it to the workplace. We’ve put together our 10 best ever tips to help get you back into the groove at work, so you can get in, get the job done, and get home to your loved ones.
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Kate Pollard Return to Work Expert
March 30, 2020
Be the Calm in the Storm
Emotions lie at the heart of parenting and all human interactions. While our own emotions influence how we parent, children are wired to quickly pick up on our emotions, which impacts how they feel in stressful situations too. When we are stressed, they are stressed. When we are calm, they are calm.
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Christiane Kehoe
Emotion Coaching Expert
March 15, 2020
Let's Unite as a Village
We need a Village more than ever. At times like this we need to stop and think about what really matters, how we can support our families and help our neighbours. We're here to support you through the uncertainty.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen
February 5, 2020
Transition To Motherhood
Osho once said, "The moment a child is born the mother is also born". We love this quote as it talks to the monumental transition of Motherhood. It’s such a huge shift isn’t it, and something that you can't really ever prepare for. But once you give birth to that little one, the transition really hits.
Mama You've Got This
Christy Hopwood
Mama Expert