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22.01.2022 Given Steph (our newest team member at The Mindful Birth Movement) achieved two incredible births - with one even ending in a surprise car birth - I asked her to share her top three tips for labour & birth: PREPARE & RESEARCH - Like any big event in life, such as a wedding, you would not approach it without researching and preparing Birth should not be treated any different. I am a planner and like to know what is going on. I wanted to know everything I could about pregna...ncy, labour & birth because I personally believed that ‘ignorance was not bliss’ in this circumstance. By preparing, I was able to be aware of any turn my birthing may take and was going to be able to make an informed decision when/if I needed to. I could prepare my body and my mind for what was to come and approach labour & birth with a positive mindset and a calm approach. GOOD SUPPORT TEAM - Surround yourself with people and care givers that support your vision of labour & birth and who will help you achieve the positive, calm & informed birth you desire. These can include your GP or midwife, physio/chiro/naturopath and of course your HypnoBirthing Practitioner who will support you more than you believe. POSITIVE MINDFRAME - Be positive that you can achieve the amazing & beautiful birth you desire. It starts with the mind; Believing is seeing. Fill your mind with positive thoughts about birth, watch amazing birth videos, listen to birth story podcasts & speak positively about birth. Steph has a few more spots left in her HypnoBirthing Program commencing in Feb 2021, so get in touch if you want to know more! Beautiful image from @jerushsutton photography! See more

19.01.2022 WORTHINESS // When I was a teenager and young adult, I placed my worth in the way I looked and how many people liked me. Even though I was a kind, smart and successful young woman, I cared more about what people thought of me... Similarly, in motherhood, we can place our worthiness in how ‘good’ we are at mothering. Whether we feed our child nutritious food, engage in developmentally appropriate play, stay calm under pressure. Or whether our child is well-behaved, dressed a c...ertain way, or how smart they are. But none of that equates to worth. We are inherently worthy. And more importantly, I want my children to know that they are too. It doesn’t matter how they look, what grades they get, or what they do - they are loved and worthy, exactly as they are. In order for us to teach our children this important lesson, we need to believe it about ourselves. And we need to stop attributing our worth to their success. Again - you are inherently worthy. Repeat after me: I am worthy.

19.01.2022 2020 was a constant cycle of experiencing a setback or hardship, having periods of struggle and dealing with difficult emotions, and then eventually rising up. I was constantly surprised by my strength, even though I know on a deeper level that all us mumma’s are stronger than we ever believe possible! In order to honour that strength, and recognise how much I have grown through the year that was 2020... I spent some time journaling: first, about the biggest challenges I fa...ced in 2020; and second, what I learnt from these experiences, how I have grown, and how these things have shaped my journey! Some of the biggest challenges I have faced this year have been recovering from an emergency c-section & grieving the birth I dreamed I would have; transitioning to being a mumma of two during extreme lockdowns in Melbourne; and the loss and sadness that came with having a new baby but being unable to share her with the world. But throughout all of that, there has been deep growth and I have learnt so much... I am stronger than I ever thought possible. I can do anything! The more you resist, struggle or fight things, the harder it is. Sometimes, you just need to let go and accept things for how they are and trust the process. Mumma’s are NOT supposed to raise their babies alone! We need a village. We need support. When you nurture the mum, the whole family benefits! I’m excited to be sharing my new program, which is all about supporting and nurturing mumma’s, very soon! I’d love to hear - what was one of your biggest struggles in 2020, and how did you grow / what did you learn because of it?

13.01.2022 I don’t think there is anything in life as crazy as the push and pull of motherhood. The tiredness and exhaustion that screams at you, telling you you need space and time to yourself. And then when you finally get it, you have this aching in your chest that craves to be near your babies. After an exhausting week transitioning into my husband working shift work, my amazing sister offered to have my toddler for a sleepover! It was exactly what I needed. But there I was at 10pm,... feeling lost and alone without her. I had urges to check on her, and then a split second later remembered she wasn’t home. On the one hand it’s wonderful to have a night off, but on the other hand it hurts because a piece of my heart is gone. And you know what? All of this is normal! As mumma’s, we are constantly torn between our role as a mother and the old version of ourselves. But once we recognize this push and pull, we can learn to rise above it - it’s not about choosing between being a mother, or being the ‘old me’ - it’s about becoming the better, stronger and more powerful version of you! If you want support in becoming that version of you, stepping into your power as a mother and a woman, keep your eyes peeled for a program I’m releasing early next year (or DM me your email address and I’ll send you the details as soon as they are released)!

07.01.2022 Mumma, I know you’re exhausted - it’s been a long and lonely year, and you’re probably close to reaching your breaking point. I know I am! Here are my three tips to survive the holiday period... 1. Tune into your warning signs and know when you’re reaching your limit:... Notice the signs that your feeling stressed, angry or overwhelmed. This might look like tiredness, snapping at people, headaches or tension in your body. When you’re able to notice these signs, you can then take action to reduce those emotions before you reach breaking point. 2. Meet your needs - when you look after yourself, you can then look after everyone else: Prioritise your needs over the Christmas break. Make sure you’re doing the basics - eating nourishing food, going to the toilet when you need to, and taking small breaks throughout the day to rest and refuel. Make the time to read a book, have a bath or go for a walk. This stuff is important. 3. Learn how to say no! Such an important thing at this time of year, but also one of the most challenging! Tune into what is best for you and your family, and honour that as best you can. Notice when you feel drawn to put others needs before your own, and pause. Remind yourself you can’t keep everyone happy, and nor should you be expected to. Do what feels right for you. I hope this helps all the beautiful mumma’s out there