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Staying healthy as a single mum is paramount. Get targeted information on women’s wellness around mental and physical health. More specifically we talk all things nutrition, fitness, self-care, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, stress management and hormonal health.

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Painful periods? 7 Best Natural Remedies for Period Cramps

No doubt you have gone through life being told that period problems like painful cramps and horrible mood swings are normal, right? Maybe you’ve been told that they’re something that women ‘just have to deal with’? You would’ve thought you...

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10 Ways To Relieve Menstrual Heartburn

It’s 9.40pm. The kids are finally asleep and you ate dinner standing at the bench. Now menstrual heartburn is creeping up behind your breastbone, and your period is due in two days. There’s no one to hand the night over...

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Thinking of Using a Sperm Donor to Grow Your Family? Here’s What the Latest Data Means for You

For so many women choosing to become mums on their own, a sperm donor isn’t a backup plan; it’s the plan. But new research is confirming something many solo mums by choice already know from experience: getting access to donor...

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Still the Nursery Favourite: Why the Aroma-Snooze and Aroma-Snooze Plus Keep Winning Awards

If you’ve ever paced a hallway at 2am with an overtired, overstimulated baby who simply will not settle, you know the feeling. At that hour, most parents will try almost anything for a full night’s sleep. That exact feeling is...

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The Sick Single Mum Survival Guide: How to Keep Going

Getting sick is an absolute logistical nightmare. You must immediately drop your parenting standards and fully embrace Minimum Viable Parenting. Stop worrying about the messy house; allow yourself to use daycare. Keep a hidden “feel better box” fully stocked with...

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Creating a Family on Your Terms: Fertility Options for Modern Women

For modern women in Australia, the journey towards having children has moved away from the traditional route. Some women are trying to conceive after several failed attempts. Others, like single women, single mothers, or those who have been diagnosed with...

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Anxiety Causing Stomach Pain: How Stress Impacts Digestive Health

At 6 am, the alarm goes off. Laptops, lunches, messages and forms are waiting. And then there is the vague, nagging sensation of a tightening stomach. Easy to blame breakfast or skip it. But sometimes the stomach is merely reacting...

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How to Prevent Colds and Flu & Defend Your Family

Quick Takeaways on how to prevent colds and flu at home: Winter is here on the Gold Coast, and the school run has turned into a chaotic chorus of coughs. My 11-year-old seems to bring home every germ circulating in...

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Is Getting Single Parent Private Health Insurance Worth It?

Quick Takeaways from Single Parent Private Health Insurance: Friendly disclaimer: I am a fellow single mum sharing survival hacks, not a certified financial planner. This is general information. Please chat with an insurance expert before you change your financial setup!...

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When Your Child Gets Sick at 8pm: How Telehealth Can Help (and When to Head In)

It’s 8 pm on a Wednesday. Your child has a temperature, they’re miserable, and you’re doing the mental calculation every parent knows well: is this a wait-and-see situation, or do I need to do something about this tonight? The clinic...