The reason I love working musically with families at MAMA is because of the power music has to support bonds within families and the community. I want to empower parents to better understand how to use music to support their child’s development and relationships. Musical interactions support both …
Breastfeeding Your Baby
Once established, breastfeeding is usually easy for most mothers and babies and a very enjoyable experience. However, in the first few days you both need to learn what to do. We don’t live in a village with other experienced mothers to guide us. You will need to practice and, if necessary, to get …
Homeopathy for common childhood complaints
Written by Kay Southcombe, Registered Homeopath Practitioner Over the years that I’ve been in practice, I’ve always enjoyed helping parents learn how to use homeopathic remedies to treat their children for some of the common complaints that occur throughout childhood. By understanding the basic …
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Birth of Arnhem
Our little baby Arnhem Indigo is sixteen days old today, and I wanted to spend a few minutes writing down my thoughts to express our deep gratitude for MAMA, in particular our incredibly kind and knowledgeable midwife Rachel who I got to know from 20 weeks pregnant. I fell pregnant with Arnhem in …
Choking Hazards for Kids
Working as a paediatric emergency nurse you have the absolute privilege of sharing and learning from the experiences of countless kids and their families. This tends to make you a cautious parent in some situations, and throw caution to the wind in others. At Save a Kid we share information, so …
Breastmilk Microbiome; All you need to know
The Microbiome is a buzz topic for a reason. The trillions of microbes that live in and on us impact our health and function on many levels. The microbiome is usually discussed in context of the GUT (as that’s where the greatest concentration of microbes live), but MOST body sites have their own …
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My experience with MAMA
I have a spare 30 seconds between baby naps and would like to take this opportunity to share how wonderful MAMA has been to me and my 3 week old baby, Ellie. I came to MAMA at 7 weeks pregnant in January this year. I was severely anxious after having experienced a blighted ovum in September …
Why do you feel drawn to practice yoga?
By Grace Joukhadar When I started teaching yoga over 10 years ago, people would come to me (yoga) to help them solve physical pains - usually back, hip or shoulder pains. One thing I have noticed in more recent years is that people are seeking yoga for the mental and spiritual benefits. The …
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How do you find your time out?
By Mary Giordano I often hear mothers lament the lack of time they have to themselves after their babies are born. It seems to be a regular topic of conversation between mums and I absolutely get it, as I feel it too. All. The. Time. When my son was born 5.5 years ago it became apparent to me …
Strategies for a Peaceful Postpartum with Baby #2
Postpartum the second time around has all the excitement of the first time without the new parent uncertainty. I was way more relaxed and confident the second time, but beyond the essential work of healing after birth, my biggest concern was making sure that my 3 year old, Phoenix, felt included and …
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What is an Aromatherapist?
What is an aromatherapist? The word “aromatherapist” implies a person who uses aromas in therapy. Yes, that’s true, however as I’m often saying, “it’s more than just nice smells”. As with most occupations, it’s your qualifications and experience that give you the right to call yourself a …
Attachment and Bonding
For humans the bonding process can be described as the affectionate connection that develops between infant and caregiver over time. The quality of the bond between infant and caregiver affects all later development of the infant, and it influences how well children will react to new experiences, …
Childhood constipation & how physiotherapy can help
What is childhood constipation? Up to 30% of children between the ages of 2-10 years are suffering from functional constipation. Constipation accounts for up to 25% of visits to paediatric gastroenterologists (Hodges, Steve & Schlosberg, 2012). Functional constipation is characterised by …
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Deformational Plagiocephaly
Deformational Plagiocephaly is an asymmetry of the skull, most commonly on the back and side of the head. As parents, you may notice asymmetry of their face and skull, this includes a flattening of your baby’s head, forward placement of their ear and some bulging on the front part of their skull. …
A natural aid for your child’s wellbeing.
Are you looking for a natural aid to help your child? Baby reflexology could be the answer. It is a beautiful treatment that the whole family can enjoy. Benefits include:• reduced asthma• relaxation• improved sleep• child/parent bonding • improved digestion Reflexology is particularly …
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Develop your Mind-Body Connection for Birth
To prepare for birth, I recommend you begin to nourish your mind-body connection. During labour and birth, the ability to control your breath, your mind and your body can have a significant impact. Here are 5 daily habits to build your mind-body connection during pregnancy: Yoga: The whole …
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Pregnancy Pilates at MAMA
What is it? Pilates is a form of exercise that aims to improve and condition your muscular and postural strength by focusing on your core. The movements include diaphragmatic breathing, pelvic floor muscles, back muscles that are key to good posture, balance and strength. All of these components …
Introducing Solids
When your baby is ready, by 6 months but not before 4 months, it is important to begin introducing a variety of nutritionally adequate solid foods whilst continuing to breastfeed or formula feed. Eating solid foods during this time should be fun, as it allows our children to explore different …
The Hypnobirthing Australia™ Difference!
What is hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing is about birthing with knowledge, support, tools and preparation and focuses on the mind-body connection that has been around for thousands of years! It aims to restore the belief that women are made to birth, that everything needed for birth is within and that …
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Does Acupuncture hurt, and is it safe during pregnancy?
I have been treating women’s health for many years now and the one question I often hear is; “Does Acupuncture hurt?” I practise a gentle acupuncture technique and I inform my patients that whilst we are penetrating the skin with a fine disposable sterile needle it usually doesn’t hurt. …
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