Mother Me
If you’re a mum and you’re feeling overwhelmed, then you have to read Mother Me. It’s THE self-help book for every mother. Mother Me gives you the tools to take just seven steps to achieving health, happiness and harmony. Read the testimonials on the Mother Me homepage to hear from women who have benefited from this amazing book.
Resources
SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and supporting bereaved families. They deliver this vision through world class research; evidence based education and bereavement support; and advocacy. For more information visit: http://www.sidsandkids.org/
For the WA branch visit: http://sidsandkidswa.org/
mumpreneurs
Motivating Mum
Motivating Mum is a fab new website and events business offering support and advice to Mumpreneurs, or those wanting to be. Join us for networking lunches, brainstorm sessions, online forum, phone mentoring and much more!
Creative Mums
Creative Mums organises seminars, workshops and network events. It is dedicated to networking and supporting mums who have made a business out of their creative profession.
http://www.creativemums.com.au
Yoga
IYTA
International Yoga Teachers’ Association
Qi Yoga and Natural Therapies
Calma Lifestyle
Yoga, meditation & natural therapies
http://www.calmalifestyle.com.au/
Simplykids
Simply Kids is a yoga school dedicated to kids’ yoga
Belly Flower
Nurturing you through belly, birth & baby. Based in Margaret River, WA.
http://www.bellyflower.com.au/
Birthing sites
BirthSkills
A childbirth education program providing parents with tools and techniques for a calm, confident and welcoming birthing experience for mother and baby.
http://www.birthskills.com.au/
Photographers
Jackie Cooper Photography
Jackie Cooper is a photographer specialising in on-location maternity, newborn, children and dog portraiture. Jackie works in and around the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Her pictures are wonderful and good value too. Highly recommended! Most of the photographs on this site have been taken by Jackie.
http://jackiecooperphotography.com.au/
parenting
Pinky McKay
Pinky McKay is a Melbourne based writer and editor specialising in health, education and family issues. A former nurse and a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Pinky is the author of ‘Parenting By Heart’ (Lothian 2001), ‘100 Ways to Calm the Crying’ (Lothian 2002) and ‘How do we Tell the Kids?’(Prentice Hall 1995).
Massage
Holistica Natural Therapies
Offering Pregnancy massage, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Bowen and Dorn Therapy and Naturopathic Herbal Medicine. Holistica is run by Elaine McBride at her residential clinic in Freshwater on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Elaine offers a $10 discount off all first-time pregnancy massages, or other treatments referred via Katie Brown. Elaine also gives all Mums-to-be attending for a pre-natal massage, a voucher for a free 30 minute post-natal massage (value $40)!
Jaye of Essenture
Infant massage.
http://www.essenture.com.au/index.html
IMA
Infant Massage Australia – I’m the NSW State rep for Infant Massage Australia. Visit the site for information about massage or to find a registered practitioner in your area.
http://www.infantmassage.org.au/
And for everything else…
BellyBelly
A Melbourne based website, covering everything from Pre-Conception to Parenthood. Incudes expert panel, competitions, forums and information.
Earthslings
Earthslings baby pouches are based on a traditional design with the modern parent in mind! Offering stylish hands-free baby wearing, Earthslings are very easy to use.
http://www.earthslings.com.au/
Pure Spa
Pure and gentle, organic-rich skincare for mother & baby, at an affordable price. Used in select hospitals and suitable for skin affected by eczema. All vegan (CCF accredited).
Brolly Sheets
Take the hassle out of bedwetting. Available in four colours, single and king single.
http://www.brollysheets.com/index.html
Amber Teething Necklaces
Check out these amazing natural Baltic Amber teething necklaces for babies. Recommended for babies suffering teething problems, sleepless nights, nappy rash, drooling and red inflamed cheeks. Suitable from two months old.
http://www.amberteethingnecklaces.com/
Cake Lingerie
Cake lingerie has created a delectable collection of maternity and nursing lingerie because every mother deserves to feel feminine. Inspired by old-school glamour, our gorgeous apparel is designed with elegance in mind. Just one taste of our luxurious garments and you will be hooked.
Life’s Little Treasures
A Victorian based support group for Parents of Premature babies, ‘Life’s Little Treasures’ are mothers who have been through the experience of having a prem baby and are dedicated to helping other parents going through the same journey. They also wish to increase community awareness of the unique issues faced by families of these special babies.
http://www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au/
Ian Cameron Smith
The beautiful music of Ian Cameron Smith. Ian produced my CDs and his music will help soothe your soul!
http://www.iancameronsmith.com.au/
Capers Bookstore
CAPERS Bookstore (established in 1988) has a large range of books and teaching aids for parents and health professionals on pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding, midwifery, grief and loss, mothering, women’s health. Visit their website to see their online catalogue, conferences and seminars, and Birth Issues journal.
http://www.capersbookstore.com.au/
Real Mother’s Club
A fantastic online resource providing honest and informative blogs and advice, plus profiles, real mums’ stories, competitions and product reviews.
