The Lovekins Blog

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Tearing during birth

Tearing during birth

25/05/23
Tearing during childbirth is a topic most mamas don’t want to think about when preparing for a vaginal birth, but it is valuable to be aware of. 85...
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Lovekins: Trying for a baby? Here’s what you should know

27/03/23
Lovekins: Trying for a baby? Here’s what you should know Planning on having a baby soon or actively trying? If it’s taking longer than you’d like ...
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Lovekins: Trying for a baby? Here’s what you should know
Lovekins - Endometriosis 101

Lovekins - Endometriosis 101

27/03/23
Sophia Power, BHScNutMed  Have you been diagnosed with endometriosis? It can feel overwhelming, but with new research comes new insights. Endometr...
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Common asked questions about the fourth trimester

15/03/23
The fourth trimester is defined as the first three months of your baby’s life, where you get to know them and help their transition to the outside...
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Common asked questions about the fourth trimester
First Christmas with a new edition

First Christmas with a new edition

20/01/23
Your baby’s first Christmas is a special one as you enjoy the day with an additional family member. Your little one won’t remember their first Chri...
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Perinatal mental health

14/12/22
Having a baby is the most exciting yet challenging thing you will ever do. Sometimes parents have high expectations and feel they should be able to cope on their own and are reluctant to ask for help. Others may feel shame or guilt asking for help, or feel that people will judge them. Let me tell you, there is nothing braver than asking for help, and there is nothing more important than your mental health.
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Perinatal mental health
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How breast cancer impacts fertility

07/12/22
With the number of young women surpassing the 5 years cancer-free mark now over 80%, many breast cancer survivors may be asking - is it still possible to conceive? 
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NAPPY STRESS: 6 Ways You Can Help

26/10/22
Find out about nappy stress and how it impacts 1 in 10 families in Australia from Sarah Witty, CEO of The Nappy Collective.
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NAPPY STRESS: 6 Ways You Can Help
Becoming a Dad… 3 Things I Learned in the First 5 months

Becoming a Dad… 3 Things I Learned in the First 5 months

11/10/22
New dad Stuart shares the 3 things he learnt in the first 5 months of becoming a dad.
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Five things I learnt as a new mum breastfeeding

12/09/22
Join midwife Aliza as she talks about five things she has learnt as a new mum breastfeeding.
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Five things I learnt as a new mum breastfeeding
5 most asked questions as a Midwife

5 most asked questions as a Midwife

31/08/22
This week Lauren Brenton (@OneMamaMidwife), Clinical Midwifery Specialist (CMS), shares her top 5 most frequently asked questions.
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Our baby nighttime routine as a family

27/07/22
Learn about nighttime routines and how to introduce them with Lauren Brenton (@OneMamaMidwife), Clinical Midwifery Specialist (CMS).
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Our baby nighttime routine as a family
Benefits of Skin to Skin with baby

Benefits of Skin to Skin with baby

22/07/22
Learn the benefits of skin to skin with baby from  Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub – Midwife, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist and new mum.
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Lovekins Sustainable Motherhood

22/07/22
Sustainable beauty is a concept or practice that inspires cosmetic companies to only use ethically sourced and natural ingredients for their products.
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Lovekins Sustainable Motherhood
3 C-Section recovery tips

3 C-Section recovery tips

06/07/22
Discover tips for recovering from a c-section with Lauren Brenton (@OneMamaMidwife), Clinical Midwifery Specialist (CMS).
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Induction of labour

30/06/22
Find out about the process of induction, the benefits and risks, and tips that can help you from midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub.
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Induction of labour
Five benefits of Perineal Massage in Pregnancy

Five benefits of Perineal Massage in Pregnancy

12/04/22
Read about the 5 benefits of perineal massage in pregnancy from Midwife Aliza Carr.
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All about the Professional Series

01/04/22
Learn about our two new exciting products by Lovekins X Bumpnbub and how to use them.
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All about the Professional Series
A midwifes top hospital items to pack

A midwifes top hospital items to pack

28/03/22
Learn about the top hospital items to pack when giving birth from midwife Aliza Carr.
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Pregnancy and labour myths, busted!

01/03/22
Midwife Aliza from BumpnBub discusses a few common myths surrounding pregnancy and labour and sheds light on the truth.
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Pregnancy and labour myths, busted!
4 tips to help treat nappy rash

4 tips to help treat nappy rash

02/02/22
This week Midwife Aliza talks about nappy rash and gives some great tips to help treat it.
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6 smart steps to master your baby's bath and bed routine

21/12/21
Discover 6 smart steps to master your baby's bath and bed routine with Susan Taylor in partnership with Babyology.
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6 smart steps to master your baby's bath and bed routine
The Magic Touch: 5 reasons why skin-to-skin contact is so important for babies

The Magic Touch: 5 reasons why skin-to-skin contact is so important for babies

21/12/21
Read 5 reasons why skin-to-skin contact is so important for babies.
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3 tips to support your partner during the postpartum period

20/12/21
Join Midwife Aliza Carr of Bumpnbub as she explores 3 tips to support your partner during the postpartum period.
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3 tips to support your partner during the postpartum period
How to support your partner through pregnancy

How to support your partner through pregnancy

17/12/21
Join Midwife Aliza Carr of Bumpnbub as she sheds light on how to support your partner through pregnancy.
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The first breastfeed

18/10/21
Discover what to expect from the first breastfeed with midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub.
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The first breastfeed
Amelia, Tommy and pregnancy loss

Amelia, Tommy and pregnancy loss

12/10/21
On Friday 16th July 2021 at 10.31am Amelia Webb gave birth to a little boy - Tommy Jack O’Brien was born sleeping and became their angel above. Amelia shares her experience surrounding miscarriage and infant loss where she speaks about her experience before, during and after the birth of Tommy.
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Five tips to prepare for labour!

10/09/21
Find out about 5 tips that can help you prepare for labour from midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub.
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Five tips to prepare for labour!
How can a birth partner support you in labour & birth?

How can a birth partner support you in labour & birth?

24/08/21
Find out how a birth partner can support you in labour and birth. Written by Midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub.
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What is Period Poverty and how can we help

05/08/21
Learn about period poverty and what we can do to help support women around the world.
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What is Period Poverty and how can we help
Top 5 ways to keep your children entertained... As told by a teacher

Top 5 ways to keep your children entertained... As told by a teacher

23/07/21
Keeping children entertained while in lockdown is hard! Read the top 5 ways to keep your children entertained as told by a teacher.
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5 Reasons why Lovekins Nappies are the best on the market

22/07/21
One of the many things that we only learn through parenthood is that the phrase "sleep like a baby" is the biggest oxymoron of all time. Whoever co...
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5 Reasons why Lovekins Nappies are the best on the market
Sore nipples during breastfeeding what to do?

Sore nipples during breastfeeding what to do?

12/07/21
Midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub explores what can be done about sore nipples after breastfeeding.
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Period Talk with Dr Joseph Sgroi

30/05/21
Today on the blog, we invited Lovekins’ brand ambassador, Dr. Joseph Sgroi, to answer some questions about periods.
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Period Talk with Dr Joseph Sgroi
Managing Stretch Marks

Managing Stretch Marks

08/04/21
Read all about stretch marks in this blog. How they form and how to manage during pregnancy.
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The Awards go to..... Lovekins!

01/04/21
Having taken out multiple Organic Beauty Awards across three categories, we here at Lovekins have continued to solidify ourselves as the go-to destination for Baby, Women and Wellbeing Products. Read more in our blog.
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The Awards go to..... Lovekins!
Our guide to help you create the best baby skincare routine

Our guide to help you create the best baby skincare routine

17/02/21
Read the Lovekins guide to creating the best skincare routine.
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Sun safety for babies and toddlers

10/02/21
This blog looks at ways of protecting your baby and toddlers skin from the harsh Australian sun.
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Sun safety for babies and toddlers
When and how to give a newborn a bath

When and how to give a newborn a bath

19/01/21
Today, midwifery educator Aliza is sharing information about a common topic, which is when and how to give a newborn a bath!
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Recovering from a C-Section

15/01/21
Today we are sharing some top tips for recovering from a C-Section, planned or an emergency, from our midwifery educator, Aliza.
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Recovering from a C-Section
Settling and Soothing techniques for your newborn baby

Settling and Soothing techniques for your newborn baby

16/11/20
This blog shows some techniques that can be implemented from birth, that will help settle and soothe your newborn baby.
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The benefits of breastfeeding, from a midwife

31/10/20

Today we are sitting down with Aliza Carr, head of education and midwife from @bumpnbub to discuss breastfeeding.

 

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The benefits of breastfeeding, from a midwife
The power of being a parent!

The power of being a parent!

24/10/20
Parenting doesn’t always feel powerful, does it? We usually feel vulnerable, inadequate, exhausted. Read more in today's blog.
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Kakadu Plum: How the secret got out!

17/10/20
Did you know that the Kakadu Plum is high in antioxidants and boasts more than 100 times the vitamin C of an orange? Find out more about this amazing superfood in today's blog.
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Kakadu Plum: How the secret got out!
How to pollution-proof your baby's skin!

How to pollution-proof your baby's skin!

10/10/20
Today's blog talks about air pollution, free radicals and the threat to your baby's skin.
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Staying sane in the whirlwind of being a working parent!

03/10/20
Now that you’re a parent, welcome to the world where advice is available for everything you need to know about looking after your baby.
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Staying sane in the whirlwind of being a working parent!
Witching hour with toddlers: 10 tips for a calmer happier evening

Witching hour with toddlers: 10 tips for a calmer happier evening

01/10/20
Witching hour is that period of time from 4pm until seemingly forever when young children lose it.
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Feeding cues for your baby

26/09/20
Find out about the different ways to recognise that your baby is hungry with midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub.
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Feeding cues for your baby
Our resident midwife discusses bleeding after birth, what to expect?

Our resident midwife discusses bleeding after birth, what to expect?

19/09/20
If this is your first baby, you might not have expected or know too much about bleeding after birth. Learn more in this blog by midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub.
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6 breastfeeding tips from a new Mumma

12/09/20
Discover 6 breastfeeding tips from dietician and mother, Rebecca Gawthorne from @nourish_naturally.
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6 breastfeeding tips from a new Mumma

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