True Natal, Sheldon (2025)

29/12/2024

As your baby grows, you’ll encounter countless moments you wish you could freeze in time—their first smile, the delicate grasp of their tiny fingers, or the way they gaze at you as if you’re their entire world. Writing letters to your baby offers a heartfelt way to capture these fleeting moments and preserve the depth of your love.

These letters serve as:
✨ A keepsake of your emotions: Share the joy, challenges, and dreams that shape your motherhood journey.

✨ A way to connect: Writing allows you to process and express your feelings during this transformative time.

✨ A future gift: One day, your child will treasure these letters as a window into their earliest days and your unwavering love.

Tips for writing heartfelt letters to your baby:
✨Write about the present: Describe what they’re like now—their quirks, milestones, and favourite things.

✨Share your dreams for them: Let them know your hopes for their future, with love and acceptance.

✨Include small details: Write about the way their giggles light up your day or how holding them makes the world feel right.

✨Be honest: It’s okay to write about the hard days too—your vulnerability will only deepen the connection.

A letter to your little one is far more than just words—it’s a timeless treasure, a testament to your bond, and a gift that will become a part of their story and only grow in value as the years go by. 💖

28/12/2024

Storytelling is more than just a bedtime tradition—it’s a powerful tool to help your baby build language skills, emotional understanding, and creativity. By making stories interactive, you can boost your baby’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth in a fun and meaningful way.

Benefits of interactive storytelling for your baby:
✨Enhances language development
✨Boosts emotional intelligence
✨Sparks imagination
✨Strengthens your bond.

Tips for interactive storytelling with your baby:
✨Use animated expressions: Act out the story with exaggerated facial expressions and voices. Babies love watching your face and hearing different tones, which helps develop your baby’s listening and observation skills.

✨Encourage participation: As your baby gets older, pause and ask simple questions like, “What sound does the dog make?” or “Where’s the red balloon?” Even if they can’t answer with words, your baby's reactions show they’re engaged.

✨Incorporate sensory elements: Add textures (like a soft blanket for a sheep) or actions (clap for thunder) to bring the story to life. This makes the experience more engaging and stimulates your baby’s senses.

✨Repeat and reinforce: Your baby will thrive with repetition—it helps them make connections. Don’t shy away from telling the same story often; it builds familiarity and confidence.

✨Create personalised stories: Include your baby’s name, family members, or favourite toys in the story. It makes the experience feel special and strengthens your baby’s connection to storytelling. 💖

26/12/2024

As the warmer days invite more outdoor adventures with your baby, protecting their delicate skin becomes essential. Your baby’s skin is thinner and more sensitive than the skin of older children, making them more vulnerable to sunburn and long-term skin damage.

Steps you can take to safely enjoy the sun this summer:
☀️Seek the shade: Keep your baby in shaded areas, especially between 10 am and 4 pm when the sun is at its strongest. A pram canopy, umbrella, or a tree can offer excellent protection.

☀️Dress for sun success: Choose lightweight, long-sleeved clothing and wide-brimmed hats to cover your baby’s skin. Look for fabrics with built-in UV protection for extra safety.

☀️Use baby-safe sunscreen: If your baby is over six months, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Look for mineral-based options with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide for sensitive skin. If under six months, rely on shade and protective clothing.

☀️Don’t forget sunglasses: Protect your baby’s little eyes with baby-safe sunglasses that block UV rays. They’re functional and adorable!

☀️Lead by example: Show your little one that sun safety is important by wearing your own sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.

Outdoor time is essential for you and your baby to connect with nature and soak up some vitamin D. With these simple precautions, you can create sunny memories while keeping your baby’s skin safe and healthy! 💖

25/12/2024

Wishing everyone a magical holiday season filled with joy, love, family and lots of baby snuggles. 💖

22/12/2024

Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it can also be overwhelming. In the midst of your fourth trimester it’s easy to feel pressure to say 'yes' to everything: visitors, events, or even extra responsibilities. Here’s a gentle reminder: it’s okay to say 'no.'

Every time you say 'no' to something that doesn’t serve you, you’re saying 'yes' to something that does — your health, your baby’s wellbeing, and your mental peace. Boundaries are not selfish; they’re essential.

Tips for saying ‘no’:
✨Pause and reflect: Before agreeing to anything, ask yourself: “Does this align with my current needs and energy levels?” or "Does this feel right for my family at this time?"

✨Take your time: You don’t have to respond immediately, let the person asking know you’ll get back to them.

✨Practice graceful declines: A simple, “thank you, but I’ll need to pass this time” is both polite and firm and can go a long way.

✨Communicate clearly: Let loved ones know that this season is about healing, bonding, and adjusting to motherhood.

Self-care isn’t always spa days or bubble baths (though they’re wonderful!). Self-care is about meeting your own needs—whether that’s a quiet 10-minute nap, a nourishing meal, or uninterrupted cuddles with your little one.

Your time and energy are sacred. Protect them so you can show up as your best self for both you and your baby. Saying 'no' isn’t a rejection —it’s choosing to focus on what matters most to your heart. 💖

21/12/2024

Traveling with your baby can feel like a big leap, especially at this time of the year, but with a little preparation, it can be a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Here’s a few tips on how to make your journey as smooth as possible:
✨ Dress for comfort: Choose soft, breathable fabrics and easy-access outfits to make nappy changes and temperature adjustments a breeze.

✨ Plan for breaks: On road trips, stop regularly for a stretch, cuddle, or snack. These little pauses can work wonders for both you and your baby.

✨ Stick to familiar rhythms: Wherever possible, maintain your baby’s usual sleep and feeding rhythms to help them stay calm and comfortable.

✨ Pack your patience: New environments can feel overwhelming for you and your baby, embrace flexibility and go with the flow as much as possible.

✨ Allow extra time: With a baby in tow, things inevitably take longer than expected. Build in extra time to keep stress at bay.

✨ Be kind to yourself: You’re doing an amazing job! Celebrate the small wins and remind yourself that you’re giving your baby the gift of adventure.

Traveling with your baby may come with its challenges, but it’s also an opportunity to create beautiful memories together as a family. With thoughtful planning and a flexible mindset, you’ll be ready to tackle anything the journey throws your way. 💖

20/12/2024

The holiday season is here—a time for joy, celebration, and connection. But with a little one in tow, it can also bring its own set of challenges.

Whether you’re a new parent navigating this special season or growing your family, remember—you’re never alone. I’m here to provide the care and support you need to ensure you and your family feel safe and supported, every step of the way.

This season, I’m your go-to for:
✨ Milk supply concerns
✨ Ni**le pain or trauma
✨ Expressing breast milk or formula questions
✨ Mastitis, blocked ducts, or inflammation
✨ Baby weight worries
✨ Sleep and settling challenges

Here’s how I can support you:
🏡 Home visits: I am able to bring nurturing care to your doorstep for families in the Redlands, Bayside, and Brisbane areas, so you can stay cosy at home.

🌏 Telehealth appointments: Available for families further afield, providing personalised, expert support wherever you are.

📞 Urgent phone support: For those moments when you need answers right away, I’m just a call away.

Your wellbeing is my priority, and I’m here to help you navigate this season with ease and confidence, turning potential stress into moments of joy.

Simply book online via the link in my bio or reach out to me directly. If you can’t find a time that suits you, let me know—I’m flexible over the holidays.💖🎄

27/07/2023

As your baby grows, they will spend more and more time awake and alert. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in play with them. Play is a great way to have fun and strengthen your bond, but play is also so much more. Play is how your baby discovers the world and their place within it and it helps to foster their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Sensory experiences are pivotal in your baby's development as they facilitate their understanding of the world while also enhancing your baby's visual clarity and recognition skills, their language development and their ability to discern textures and objects. Sensory stimulation can also have a calming influence, helping your baby regulate their emotions and reduce stress.

Examples of sensory experiences you can enjoy with your baby include:

• Spending plenty of time outside and in different environments.
• Engaging your baby with picture books with colourful illustrations.
• Singing lullabies and soothing melodies.
• Playing soft, comforting music.
• Practicing gentle infant massage.

If you would like more ideas for ways to play with your baby or support on your motherhood journey, I am here for you and you can find me at:
True Natal
truenatal.com
instagram.com/true_natal

17/07/2023

Your baby chose you.
You are their perfect mother,
exactly as you are.

If you would like support on your motherhood journey, I am here for you and you can find me at:
True Natal
truenatal.com
instagram.com/true_natal

13/07/2023

Be kind to yourself.
These days are hard.
You are doing your best.
And your best is amazing.
Remember how incredible you are.
What you are experiencing isn’t small, or insignificant.
What you are experiencing is profound, and life changing.
You have grown and are nurturing a whole human.
Please give yourself the credit you truly deserve.
You are strong.
You are resilient.
You are remarkable.
And your baby is immeasurably fortunate to have you.

If you would like support on your motherhood journey, I am here for you and you can find me at:
True Natal
truenatal.com
instagram.com/true_natal

22/06/2023

Did you know your breasts are truly incredible?

They are the only organ you're born with that continues to develop throughout your life. Puberty brings the first changes, and your breasts even grow with each of your menstrual cycles, but complete maturation of your breasts doesn’t happen until you fall pregnant. There are 5 key stages of development you will experience to nourish and comfort your little one. Your breasts are truly a marvel of nature and it’s worth embracing the beauty and power of your changing breasts. Let's explore the fascinating journey of breast development together!

Stage 4: Lactogenesis III

During lactogenesis III, also known as galactopoiesis, your hormones settle to near pre-pregnancy levels and your milk production changes from being under hormonal control to local control. This is when your body will establish how much milk your baby needs for sustenance and will adjust how much milk it produces to meet their needs.

This mature milk production occurs from nine days afterbirth and relies upon a dynamic feedback inhibition mechanism within each of your breasts. This process is often referred to as supply and demand, where the more your baby feeds, the more milk your breasts will make; the less your baby feeds, the less milk your breasts will make.

If you find your milk supply is lower than you would like, you can use this mechanism to increase your supply by breastfeeding your baby more frequently or for longer durations. It may take up to 72 hours for you to notice a change, but don’t lose hope. Your body is amazing, and your supply will increase. And if you have any concerns with breastfeeding or increasing your milk supply, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Stay tuned for next week's update, as we explore the final stage of your breast development.

If you would like support or education on your motherhood journey, I am here for you and you can find me at:
True Natal
truenatal.com
instagram.com/true_natal

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