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What's in my hospital bag (3rd time mum edition)

You’d think that by the third pregnancy I’d have my hospital bag nailed down to a fine art but no. The truth is, every pregnancy has taught me some...

Current Skincare Favourites of a 35-year-old Tired Mum

Sooo… my skin has taken a bit of a hit since I turned 30 (and that was 5 years ago now 😅). Between pregnancy, breastfeeding and the general lack of...

Xmas Gift Guide (Ages 1 - 4)

Christmas can feel overwhelming for little ones, especially with all the excitement around presents. Our family prefers a 'quality over quantity' a...

postpartum

The postpartum blood test - is it too late to get one?

Are you a mother? Can you answer yes to more than 3 of the below statements? Do you wake up and have a coffee on an empty stomach (you intend to ...

Choline in pregnancy and postpartum - what you need to know

Choline is an essential nutrient which is crucial for a number of physiological processes during the prenatal period. This particular micronutrient...

5 Reasons you may benefit from a Probiotic Supplement

Over the past few years there has been a major health movement relating to improving gut health by incorporating prebiotics and probiotics into ou...

acne

Everything you need to know about omega 3, mercury in fish & reducing inflammation through diet

For those OG followers, you would know I am a massive believer in boosting your omega 3: omega 6 ratio to reduce inflammation in the body. Before ...

acne

Why you should track your cycle if you have acne

I recently put up an instastory on @the__unrefined instagram account chatting about different contraceptive methods. I was overwhelmed with the res...