Nesspert Series: Postpartum skincare questions
Posted by fiona Toomey onDr. Arora from @thefacebible answers all your burning postpartum skincare questions. Keep reading to learn how to get your glow back and keep that skincare on fleek. Ah, pregnancy. Those simpler days of glistening skin and flowing baby hormones. The pregnancy glow isn’t a myth- it’s not just a compliment...
When to go back to work after having a baby?
Posted by fiona Toomey onSanity, adult conversation and cashflow. There’s plenty of reasons to feel eager to go back to work after having a baby. At the same time, it’s a big step. Let’s make a virtual pros and cons list and weigh up the realities of juggling new mum life with a career....
Bladder control post baby
Posted by fiona Toomey onHaving a baby makes a lot of things loosen up *your bladder, your jean belt, your rule about only drinking wine on the weekends*. If you’re struggling with bladder control after childbirth, keep reading for some loose-tongued chit chat about postpartum incontinence. Bladder control isn’t a sexy topic. Let’s be...
Maternal Mental Health Week - With Dr. Ritz Birah
Posted by fiona Toomey onIt’s Maternal Mental Health Week and we’re bringing you a NESSpert to help you re-prioritise your mental wellbeing. Thank you Awareness Calendar Gods, this reminder was well overdue. Making time for your mental health isn’t always at the top of the to-do list for busy mums. When you’re wading through...
C-Section Awareness Month
Posted by fiona Toomey onApril was Caesarean Section Awareness Month, and we’re sharing some of our favourite posts from #csectionawarenessmonth with our NESSA Army. Having a C-section is a bad-ass move. It might not be something you wanted or planned, but it is something that unites an army of warrior mums. We’ve loved reading...
NESSA & EQUI - Treat yourself
Posted by fiona Toomey onMums and mums-to-be have a lot to contend with at the moment. Not only are we in the middle of a global pandemic *cannot overstate that enough* but we’re also amidst a cultural shift in self-care products. When you’re about to be a mum, you want to do everything “perfectly”,...
Birth Trauma and PTSD
Posted by fiona Toomey on“Giving birth will be the most magical day of your life”, except when it’s really, really not. Let’s talk about Birth Trauma and PTSD. When women undergo unexpected stress or trauma during childbirth, the after-effects can linger. Birth Trauma is the short-hand way of describing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that...
Giving birth during the COVID19 crisis
Posted by fiona Toomey onWhen you have a birth plan but life throws you a curveball in the form of a global pandemic, what do you do? ...Eat ice cream, breathe deeply and pretend the whole thing was fake news? Well, yes, that too. But, there are some precautions that mums-to-be should be aware...
Adjusting life during Covid19
Posted by fiona Toomey onIt’s a worrying time for us mums. The announcements surrounding Covid-19 have shaken up the way we operate as society. Our lives are changing, and with families to protect, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the constant flow of anxiety-inducing news alerts. One thing’s for sure, we need to stick...
DO YOU KNOW THE ANATOMY OF YOUR VAGINA?!
Posted by fiona Toomey onVajayjay, vag, mott, gash, hole, snatch, crotch, lady parts, female bits, love tunnel, box, fanny and cha cha. There’s a lot of words one can use to describe the anatomy of the vagina. Nonetheless, it seems that many of us still have problems pointing out this important female asset. Let’s...