First Time Mum's Chat

Baby massage is a great way to help your baby and bond with them. In this episode I share the benefits of baby massage, what oils to use when massaging your baby and more. I also caught up with and had a chat with Michelle who attended my baby massage course and has incorporated the techniques into her daily routine to help her two grandchildren. You will hear about her experiences, how it has ben...

I'm often asked for advice by parents who are struggling to cope with a colicky baby. In this episode I share 10 tips that mums can use to help cope with a colicky baby. These include:- Speak with midwives and health nurses Put your baby upright in a sling Take the opportunity to relax and regain your energy when they do Don't be shy to ask others for assistance Network and connect with ot...

When it comes to all things newborn, midwives are a great source of knowledge and inspiration. In this episode I speak with Diane Haworth, a midwife and lactation consultant with many years of experience. During our chat, we discussed topics including:- how to get baby to latch. feeding your baby and ensuring they are not overfed. dehydration and constipation and when to be concerned. Even though...

There's a lot of debate on the topic of baby teething symptoms and possible ways to help with baby teething. In this first episode of First Mum's Chat I speak with mother of four Hayley Brown who has had lots of experience dealing with baby teething symptoms. I drew on Hayley's extensive experience as a mother and sought her opinion on a number of aspects of baby teething that many fin...