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Folate added to bread

Folate added to bread

It is now compulsory for folate to be added to bread-making flour. Folic acid which is a form of the B vitamin folate has just been mandated as an additive to bread-flour in a quest to reduce the number of neural tube defects in babies such as spina bifida. Folate ideal for young women and [...]

Childhood illnesses

Childhood illnesses

There are a handful of childhood illnesses that you should be aware of the symptoms of. While most are not as common as they used to be, with fewer parents choosing to vaccinate illnesses such as mumps, measles and rubella are on the increase again. Most are now treatable if caught at the right time [...]

What you should ask when you’re looking for a nanny

What you should ask when you’re looking for a nanny

Never interviewed a nanny before – he or she will be looking after your child so you need to make sure they they’re the perfect fit for you.

Say goodbye to stretchmarks with TriLastin

Say goodbye to stretchmarks with TriLastin

With the joys of a new born baby are the unwelcome ‘side effects’ of stretch marks. But there is a new product on the market that can help. Australian mums can breathe a sigh of relief and say goodbye to these unpleasant furrowed bands as U.S. developed ‘cult brand’ TriLASTIN System 2 for Stretch Marks [...]

Grey’s Anatomy’s starry baby shower

Grey’s Anatomy’s starry baby shower

Former star of American TV show Grey’s Anatomy Katherine Heigl has thrown a baby shower for friend and current Grey’s star Ellen Pompeo.

Trilogy certified organic rosehip oil and stretch marks

Trilogy certified organic rosehip oil and stretch marks

Rosehip oil is fantastic for the skin and now trilogy has launched a certified organic one so you can feel twice as scrumptious. The oil is particularly good on scars and stretch marks. 

What age is best to be a mum?

What age is best to be a mum?

Obviously there is no 100% steadfast answer to this question, but there are some things to consider…

Breast or Bottle?

Breast or Bottle?

It’s easy to see why breast milk is the best possible start for your baby, after all it was designed by Mother Nature to contain everything your baby will need to thrive for the first six months, and it is also the perfect complement to first foods for the first year and beyond. However some [...]

Get your post pregnancy figure

Get your post pregnancy figure

A new mother has more on her plate these days than just having to adjust your whole life because you’ve brought a bundle of joy into the world. New mothers are also being pushed to loose all their baby weight in a month just like those celebs do in the magazines. For most women this [...]

Birthing Partners

Birthing Partners

You won’t be breaking any laws if you decide you don’t want a birthing partner but you can bet your bottom dollar that when the time comes you’ll want someone to mop your brow and hold your hand. And why not? You’re doing something amazing so why not share this special moment with someone?


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