Mama Alys

Mama Alys Sharing inspiration; practical resources & Australian made products for your transition to motherhood.

Motherhood guided by preventative & wholistic health principles ๐ŸŒŸ

A beautiful reflection and acknowledgment from Mama life. Breastfeeding may be natural but itโ€™s also a learning and grow...
31/07/2025

A beautiful reflection and acknowledgment from Mama life.

Breastfeeding may be natural but itโ€™s also a learning and growing between mother and baby that evolves with time.

Trust yourself, trust your baby & prioritise your health and wellbeing.

๐Ÿ† to all the mamas who exclusively breastfed; expressed; mixed fed โ€ฆ
๐ŸŽŠ if you breastfed for minutes, hours or years โ€ฆ

In August we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month.

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things in the world, and yet itโ€™s also one of the hardest.
No one tells you how heavy your arms will feel, how tired your body will be, or how much of yourself youโ€™ll give away one feeding at a time.

But they also donโ€™t tell you about the way your baby will look at you like youโ€™re the whole universe. Or how your body will do the impossible creating food, comfort, and safety all at once.

This month isnโ€™t just about breastfeeding. Itโ€™s about honoring the women who try, who push through, who stop when they need to, and who love their babies fiercely no matter what that love looks like.

Hereโ€™s to the cracked ni***es, the cluster feeds, the pumping in bathrooms and cars, the tears shed in the middle of the night, and the moments of pure magic when everything feels right.

Happy Breastfeeding Month to every mom showing up in the one of the most selfless ways possible. Youโ€™re not alone. Youโ€™re powerful. And youโ€™re enough.

Donโ€™t know what to gift the new parent in your life?Avoid giving what they already have or donโ€™t need.Avoid adding unnec...
31/07/2025

Donโ€™t know what to gift the new parent in your life?

Avoid giving what they already have or donโ€™t need.
Avoid adding unnecessary packaging for them to deal with.

Let us curate a gift that is cute & will help them through the survival stage with a new born ๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿ’•
30/07/2025

๐Ÿ’•

A wonderful community service providing sustainable support to local families and showing how emergency food relief can ...
26/07/2025

A wonderful community service providing sustainable support to local families and showing how emergency food relief can be done better.

Itโ€™s not just low income that can lead to financial pressure and organisations like Nourishing Neighbours remind us support is available when we needed it regardless of who we are or what our situation.

๐ŸŒŸgenerous, self selected fresh and pantry items
๐ŸŒŸavailable weekly for 3+ months with a referral
๐ŸŒŸenabling families to get ahead of bills; recover from health emergencies & family stress.
Ros Spence MP
Nathan Lambert MP

We love supporting other local food relief services when we can. The past few weeks we have been donating fresh fruit, vegetables and meat to Hope Cafe Fawkner St Mark's Church. Their amazing team of volunteers cook up a big dinner every Thursday night that is open to anyone in the community.

๐ŸŒŸ family day out. Comment with your favourite outing ideas.
03/07/2025

๐ŸŒŸ family day out.

Comment with your favourite outing ideas.

Come along to our free family fun days these school holidays! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“ Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 8 July

๐Ÿ“ Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre
๐Ÿ“… Friday 11 July

๐Ÿ“ Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 16 July

Hereโ€™s what you can look forward to:
โœ… No joining fee for any new membership sign-ups on the day
๐ŸŠ Free pool entry from 9am โ€“ 5pm
๐ŸŒญ Sausage sizzle
๐Ÿ Roaming bee mascot
๐ŸŽถ Music
๐ŸŽฒ Fun games.. and lots more!

Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰ humeleisure.vic.gov.au/family-fun-day-

For all mamas up late giving your all for your babies even though you are already at capacity ๐Ÿ’•If you donโ€™t have somene ...
29/06/2025

For all mamas up late giving your all for your babies even though you are already at capacity ๐Ÿ’•

If you donโ€™t have somene bearing treatsโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ† add your favourite to the shopping listy, itโ€™s essential.

๐Ÿ† reach out for support, even if you donโ€™t know what to ask for; donโ€™t know what help would look likeโ€ฆ share your real experience with someone trusted.

๐ŸŒŸ Gidget Foundation, Australia
๐ŸŒŸ PANDA, Australia
๐ŸŒŸ Local Maternal Child Health, Midwives or GP

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bohij3AnE/?mibextid=wwXIfr s

Liz Climo

๐ŸŽŠ Personalised announcement posts, invitations and cards. ๐Ÿ’ Made to order care boxes & appreciation gifts. Email: olive-...
27/06/2025

๐ŸŽŠ Personalised announcement posts, invitations and cards.

๐Ÿ’ Made to order care boxes & appreciation gifts.

Email: olive-tree@outlook.com.au

Local delivery Northern Suburbs, Melbourne. Postage via Australia Post

There is a reason tea & biscuits are so comforting ๐Ÿ’• alone or with company it is a soothing ritual. ๐Ÿ† Grounding exercise...
27/06/2025

There is a reason tea & biscuits are so comforting ๐Ÿ’• alone or with company it is a soothing ritual.

๐Ÿ† Grounding exercises: I like to visualise a box; breathe in and raise the lid; breathe out and gently lower the lid.

๐ŸŒŸ For toddlers & children: pretend your fingers are candles, blow each candle out.

๐Ÿ† Nourish your body: make a warm drink or snack using special cup/plate. Be intentional and take your time to enjoy it in a comfortable space.

๐ŸŒŸ For toddlers & children: prepare a supper tray or mini picnic. It could be anything; fruit; yoghurt or toast. Be intentional in making it a shared space with no distractions.

๐Ÿ†๐ŸŒŸ if nothing elseโ€ฆ take a shower; bath time or get outside and do โ€œnothingโ€

An important moment in efforts to protect children and young people. The imagery of swimming between the flags reminds u...
24/06/2025

An important moment in efforts to protect children and young people.

The imagery of swimming between the flags reminds us that we Australia values the role of systems and processes to reduce risk of harm.

National Press Club speech delivered by eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant

๐Ÿ’• simple & repetitive activities and interactions are often the most powerful for babies and toddlers. ๐Ÿ† the one audienc...
17/06/2025

๐Ÿ’• simple & repetitive activities and interactions are often the most powerful for babies and toddlers.

๐Ÿ† the one audience guaranteed to appreciate your singing; bad jokes & weird dance moves.

Bonding with your baby from the start creates lifelong emotional security ๐ŸŒธ

The first 1000 days of a baby's life is one of significant development and growth that is facilitated and supported by their caregivers.

Bonding with baby can look different for each family, but refers to creating a secure base for baby's experiences to be
held and soothed, and a safe haven from which to experience their
world and be delighted in.

We know that creating these solid foundations early on can be highly protective against later mental health challenges, and improve social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Sometimes, caregivers might find it hard to bond or feel that bonding with bub takes more effort. This is really normal and makes sense given the significant change that becoming a family and caring for a baby creates.

Bonding might look like skin-to-skin contact, gentle play, singing to baby, rocking baby when they are unsettled or tired, or taking moments to just delight in their little one.

Visit idmd.org for resources and information.

Gidget Foundation Australia is proud to be a Global Partner to International Fathersโ€™ Mental Health Day today on 16 June 2025, joining other key organisations in raising awareness, influencing policy, and changing attitudes.

Gidget Foundation Australia supports the mental health of expectant or new dads and non-birthing partners.

If you or someone you know is struggling, ask your GP about a mental health care plan to access our free service.

Share this post or tag a dad in the comments to let them know that timely support is available.

Address

Melbourne, VIC

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Mama Alys posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Featured

Share