A Letter from Your Newborn
Janine Gard Janine Gard

A Letter from Your Newborn

Discover the heartfelt wisdom of a newborn in this touching letter. It's a gentle reminder to embrace patience, love, and understanding as you navigate the early days of parenthood. From feeding on demand to cherishing cuddles and prioritizing self-care, these words offer reassurance and perspective during this precious, yet fleeting, time.

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4th Trimester Realities: How to Manage the Rollercoaster
Janine Gard Janine Gard

4th Trimester Realities: How to Manage the Rollercoaster

The 4th trimester, the first 3-8 weeks of your baby’s life, can be a challenging and emotional time for new mums. With hormones fluctuating, sleep deprivation, and the pressures of caring for a newborn, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this guide, we’ll help you navigate this transitional period with tips on managing postpartum recovery, understanding your baby’s needs, and seeking the support you need. Discover practical advice on what to expect during the 4th trimester, how to ask for help from partners and family, and how online support groups like Mum Huddle NZ can provide the community and reassurance you need to thrive.

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Embracing the Chaos: A Guide to the Ups and Downs of Early Parenthood.
Janine Gard Janine Gard

Embracing the Chaos: A Guide to the Ups and Downs of Early Parenthood.

It’s 3 am and you’ve already been up five times tonight. You feel like you're the only one in the whole world that is up at this hour (you're not)! Up to your elbows in dirty nappies and baby vomit. And as you sit in the dark you ask yourself - again - how a tiny person can make so much noise!

Sound familiar?

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