BMR and BMI Explained
What Is Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)? You use energy no matter what you’re doing, even when sleeping. Your BMR is the number of calories you would burn if you stayed in bed all day. *(Please note that you must…
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Calculate your BMR
How to calculate your BMR manually without a BMR Calculator Males and females have to use different equations to determine their BMR. Use this formula with the assumption that males have a higher percentage of lean body weight than females…
4 AWESOME exercises to help you improve your pelvic floor
Looking after your pelvic floor is important for all women – especially mums – and it is surprisingly easy to do once you understand how to do it. It is no surprise that the pelvic floor is often compromised after pregnancy,…
10 things pregnant women want to tell their partners
It’s a rocky road this pregnancy caper, and with the good comes a little bit of not so great, especially if you’re battling morning sickness. Having a supportive partner helps, although sometimes they need reminded of a few things about…
7 easy ways to annoy a pregnant woman
Ever wondered how to annoy a pregnant woman? It’s actually not as hard as you may think! Here are seven great ways to get the blood pumping, even more than usual, in any expectant mum.
Why your breast size doesn’t affect your ability to breastfeed
Whether your breasts are big or small, fear not, you can still successfully breastfeed your baby. And if you have large breasts, it doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to have more milk than those with smaller ones. Here is why the size…
Link between mum’s diet at conception and sex of her child
Did you know that foods you consume around the time of your baby’s conception CAN play a role in determining their gender? According to research by the Universities of Exeter and Oxford there is a clear link between higher energy…
Surviving the first weeks with a toddler and a newborn
Lots of you girls are not first time mums and will have little people at home when you welcome your new baby. Here are 16 tips on surviving the first weeks with a new baby and a toddler from Ali…
Breastfeeding your bub hasn’t worked out? Here are 9 things to remember
It seems a lot of mums want to be able to breastfeed but aren’t always able to. A study confirms that 96 per cent of new mums start out breastfeeding. But sometimes, like everything in parenting, our best laid intentions don’t always go…
10 things all new mums need to STOP feeling guilty about
Mum guilt. It’s a thing. And it’s incredibly annoying. And also incredibly unnecessary. So, to all the new mums out there, who are about to embark on this brand new world of motherhood, here are the things that you really…
9 Reasons You Might Decide to Combine Breast and Bottle
Breastfeeding can be wonderful… if all goes according to plan. But it also can be stressful, painful and heartbreaking for many mums (and bubs). When this is the case many women choose to combine both breast and bottle feeding, here are…
This condition can cause binge eating and mood swings – and it’s not PMS
It’s a disorder that causes severe irritability, binge eating, sadness, anxiety, bloating and fatigue, but it’s not PMS – it’s worse.
What to know about muscle separation post pregnancy
Muscle separation, known as diastasis recti or separated abs, this is a common occurrence and often appears in the second trimester of pregnancy. As the baby grows, so does the chance of you developing separated abs. Generally, this is no…
HAVE YOU TRIED THE HEALTHY MUMMY SMOOTHIES?
Mums in our community are loving the Healthy Mummy Smoothie!!! Do you know why our Healthy Mummy Smoothies are very different from other ‘shake’ based products, and what makes them unique? What is in The Healthy Mummy Smoothies It contains whole…
How does cider vinegar help you lose weight?
Drinking cider vinegar? Is this yet another crazy weight-loss idea? Not this time! And no, you don’t have to drink it by the spoonful. Studies have shown it can help lower blood sugar levels, which in turn can help avoid…
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