By: Sabrina Peters
For many people, the word “mother” stirs up feelings of love, safety, and warmth. But for others, it carries a more complicated weight, marked by unmet needs, emotional distance, or even deep wounding.
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Is There a ‘Right’ Amount of Time to Take Off After Having a Baby?
By: Kourtney Smith
Channel Seven’s AFL commentator Abbey Holmes recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy. She returned to work seven weeks later, a decision that drew both praise and criticism.
Helping Babies Thrive: How Churches are Empowering Vulnerable Mothers
By: Bridget Hadfield
Every mother wants to give her baby the best start in life. But for many, especially in vulnerable communities, that desire is met with real challenges such as limited access to healthcare and postnatal support, the pressure to return to work and harmful myths about breastfeeding.
Strength in the Struggle – A Mother’s Journey with God
By: Leslie Tydd
It’s 3am, and my seven-month-old baby boy is sleeping. I’m 38 years old and have a beautiful husband. I’ve travelled the world, have had life experiences good, bad, and ugly. I babysat when I was younger and was heavily involved with my niece’s upbringing.
8 Encouraging Truths For Every Mum
By: Sabrina Peters
Hey Mumma! This one’s for you – a heartfelt tribute of appreciation and recognition of your endless service and selfless sacrifice.
Birth Trauma Impacts 1 in 3 Australians
By: Ben McEachen
The birth of a child is an incredible moment of new life, joy and potential.
Motherhood: When the Dream Doesn’t Match the Reality
By: Barbara Gleeson
I raised three daughters and during the last pregnancy my husband, Bill, was diagnosed with serious health conditions which led to chronic fatigue and a limitation of what he could do and contribute to the family.