The Motherhood Journals

Navigating the Heartbreak of Pregnancy Loss delves into the profound grief that follows miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. This post compassionately breaks the silence surrounding loss by sharing personal insights, practical steps for self-care, and ways to seek both professional and communal support during one of life's most challenging moments.

Discover how proactive postpartum planning can transform your journey into motherhood. This post outlines the critical benefits of preparing ahead—from organizing nutritious meals and setting up recovery systems to establishing clear boundaries with visitors and building a trusted support network. With practical tips and insights, you'll learn how a well-crafted plan can help you recover, bond with your new-born, and navigate the early days of motherhood with confidence.

Today, a doula is typically someone who acts as a hub of support, referrals and resources for a person during a major life transition, usually related to birth. Doulas have a holistic approach that considers both mental and physical well-being. Services vary significantly but can include emotional reassurance, information based on scientific evidence, and comfort techniques like massage and nourishing food. The role is not medical, and doulas cannot treat, diagnose or cure any disease.

The concept of matrescence gives us a framework to see the transition into motherhood as every bit as awkward, painful, and profound as adolescence, and allows us to reclaim and celebrate this shift in identity. 

At Not Another Onesie, we're passionate about gifting support services that improve life after birth for mamas everywhere. We believe new mothers need love, support, and nourishment more than baby stuff.

Perfectionism is not a healthy habit. Even less so when it comes to motherhood, unless you’re keen to rub shoulders with overwhelm, resentment, rage and the feeling of never being satisfied, which can eventually lead to maternal burnout.

If you’re wondering about the “Pillars of postpartum care” and how you can set these up for yourself, keep reading.

In this blog, Midwife and Lactation Consultant Amber Gibson explores what to expect during your fourth trimester, how to prepare for breastfeeding and the benefits of breast massage when navigating those first few weeks post-birth.

As a very structured person, when I was told my baby should be on a sleep schedule I followed that every step of the way.

Do you experience bladder leakage when you cough, sneeze, laugh or jump? Or are you constantly rushing to the toilet?

Seeking support is crucial for your wellbeing and can come in different forms, such as family, friends, and healthcare professionals.

Becoming a new mother is a beautiful and life-changing experience, but it can also be very challenging.