Eating well postpartum when life revolves around a baby
There is something rather lovely about the idea of nourishing yourself after having a baby.
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The Nutrimum journal.
Useful answers, lived experience and practical thinking around pregnancy, postpartum, nutrition, movement and motherhood.
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Motherhood doesn’t have to be loud
Ella is 13 weeks old now.
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The three of us
There are three of us now.
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The restorative power of walking in nature postpartum
Ella is just over 11 weeks old and I’m beginning to feel like I can breathe again.
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Regaining strength and fitness postpartum
Almost nine weeks ago, our world changed completely when Ella arrived.
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Looking after your mental health postpartum
Food, movement, rest and the little things that keep you going
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My top 10 essentials for a newborn baby
I’m very aware that every baby, every mum and every family is completely different, so please take this list for exactly what it is: the things that have worked for us so far.
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What I eat in a day, my exercise and how I’m adapting this to motherhood
There’s something about motherhood that changes your relationship with your body.
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Life as a single postpartum mum with Ella and Amber
Four weeks ago, my world changed forever.
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What no one tells sensitive women about becoming a mother - part 8
Part 8 of my 8-part series on motherhood for the highly sensitive woman.
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You don’t need to bounce back after birth — you need rebuilding - part 7
Part 7 of an 8-part series on motherhood for the highly sensitive woman.
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Food became emotional during pregnancy and I thought I’d moved on from that - part 6
Part 6 of an 8-part series on motherhood for the highly sensitive woman.
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The wellness industry taught women to ignore their bodies - part 5
Part 5 of an 8-part series on motherhood for the highly sensitive woman.
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Movement during pregnancy should feel supportive, not punishing - part 4
Part 4 of an 8-part series on motherhood for the highly sensitive woman.
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The kindest thing a pregnant woman can do is slow down - part 3
Part 3 of an 8-part series on motherhood for the highly sensitive woman.
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Pregnancy changed my nervous system before it changed my body - part 2
Part 2 of an 8-part series on motherhood for the highly sensitive woman.
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Why highly sensitive women experience pregnancy differently - part 1
Part 1 of an 8-part series on motherhood for the highly sensitive woman.
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Two decades supporting women from pre-pregnancy and beyond
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside women through some of the most transformative seasons of their lives — from preparing their bodies for pregnancy, to supporting them through the physical and emotional shifts of motherhood, and helping them rebuild strength, confidence, and connection with themselves afterwards.
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The Last Stretch: Seven Weeks Until We Meet Ella
Seven weeks.
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Training Through Change: Life as a Personal Trainer in My Third Trimester
There’s a unique irony in being a personal trainer during the third trimester of pregnancy.
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