Bella Mama Pregnancy Spa - Botany Junction

07/10/2023

Title: Prioritizing Mental Health During Pregnancy: A Vital Journey

Introduction:
Pregnancy brings physical and emotional changes, necessitating a focus on mental well-being. Ignoring emotional challenges can increase stress levels, affecting both mother and baby. Incorporating practices like yoga, meditation, and seeking support can reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance emotional stability. Self-care activities like massages and hobbies also promote a positive mindset. Prioritizing mental health during pregnancy creates a nurturing environment for both mother and baby.

Conclusion:
Pregnancy demands attention to mental health. By practicing yoga, meditation, seeking support, and engaging in self-care, having a relaxing massage, pregnant women can ensure a healthier and more enjoyable journey for themselves and their babies. Remember, a healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body during pregnancy.

Bella Mama Spa & Wellness Centre specialises in supporting and nurturing women. www.bellamama.co.nz

02/10/2023

Some things I'd go back and tell her: Stop making life harder for yourself. You are unnecessarily complicating it all. Read a bit less. Feel a bit more. And trust those feelings. He just wants his mum. THAT you can give him. Take every opportunity to rest. Grab it for yourself. Because no one else is going to give it to you. Feed to sleep for every nap. Nap with him, because soon enough, the naps will go. Try the side-lying position again. It really helps. Especially when you're ill. Co-sleep. Because even on those harder nights, you'll feel rested enough to function. So much more rested than whatever it is you're doing now. All this traipsing between rooms.

Stop worrying so much what other people think. Your sister was right. Everyone is just winging it. To hell with all this self-settling racket. You there half-heartedly trying to break the bad habits at 6 months. Guess what. He's 6 YEARS old now, and you're still getting him to sleep every night. With an extra one in tow. And you couldn't give two hoots. Don't break your back trying to do all the things. You're surviving on little sleep as it is. If you've the energy for it, great. But the baby groups can wait. Life is sensory enough. Worry not about the foil blankets. Just prep your dinner and let him peel the onions. B**g him some pots and pans. Put your favourite music on and sing to him.

Let him see your face light up. Watch as his does too. Stop changing his nappy at every single wake-up! Stop checking your phone at every single wake-up! Go.to.bed.earlier. Will you stop it already with the pinwheels! Kudos for all the well-thought-out, made- from-scratch meals, but life would be much easier if you just give him a bit of what you're already making. Plus. Psst it all goes out the window with number two anyway. She's munching on a chippy chip at 10 months old. At the risk of sounding like one of those mums; enjoy the slow walks with him. Let him stomp on all the drains.

Enjoy the lego and the playdough. Get lost in it with him. Because you will never again possess such singularity of thought. Your mind is forever split in two now. Living two timelines. You will miss just playing with him so much. You are a better mum than you know.

In fact, just a few short years from now, you'll be left wondering where this patient, conscientious version of you went and you will hanker after her. You did good. No, you did GREAT. And you didn't even realise it until after the fact.

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Words: https://linktr.ee/mother_truths

Bella Mama Spa & Wellness Centre specialises in supporting and nurturing women. www.bellamama.co.nz

01/10/2023

In dreams, a mother's love does weave,
A tapestry of slumber, sweet reprieve.
For children find their best sleep's embrace,
When nestled close, in their mother's grace.

A soothing presence, a calming balm,
A lullaby whispered, a gentle psalm.
The warmth and scent, a familiar bliss,
Creating a haven where dreams exist.

In mother's arms, anxieties fade,
As worries and fears gently cascade.
The bond they share, a guiding light,
Guiding children through the darkest night.

For in this union, love's power flows,
A tranquil river, where peace bestows.
A mother's touch, a tender caress,
Creating a sanctuary of restfulness.

So let us celebrate this sacred tie,
Where dreams take flight, as stars in the sky.
For children find solace, deep and true,
In the arms of a mother, their dreams come through.

Bella Mama Spa & Wellness Centre specialises in supporting and nurturing women. www.bellamama.co.nz

26/09/2023

Thank you for your kind words Katrina.

New Zealand's only Spa specialising in pregnancy and postnatal massage treatments. Please visit Bella Mama for the best pregnancy massage in Auckland.

23/09/2023

Massage therapy is very beneficial for emotional and stress-related problems. It helps to reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and improve overall mood. Bella Mama Massage techniques helps to release tension in the muscles, which in turn can help to relieve stress and promote a sense of well-being during pregnancy and postnatal period. Additionally, massage can stimulate the release of endorphins, which are natural mood-enhancing chemicals in the body. Overall, massage can be a great tool for managing emotional and stress-related issues

20/09/2023

“Attachment does not hinder independence, it fosters it.
Cuddle those babies.
Carry those babies.
Let those babies sleep in your arms and
on your chest and
be with you all the time.
They will start taking steps away from you when they’re ready.”

Words - Raising Ziggy

Photo - Beyond Baby Doula

Bella Mama Spa & Wellness Centre specialises in supporting and nurturing women. www.bellamama.co.nz

17/09/2023

In the realm of birth, respect abounds,
A moment cherished, where miracles are found.
A radiant light, within this sacred rite,
Unveiling strength, igniting spirits bright.
Discover within, the flicker of that flame,
A force that guides, in patience it will claim.
Resilience blooms, like a steadfast flower,
Empowering souls, in their finest hour.



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Bella Mama Spa & Wellness Centre specialises in supporting and nurturing women. www.bellamama.co.nz

14/09/2023

“Mama, it's okay if...​​​​​​​​
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You want to do extended breastfeeding​​​​​​​​
You have decided to bottle feed​​​​​​​​
You are finding breastfeeding hard​​​​​​​​
You want or don't want to breastfeed in public​​​​​​​​
You have to supplement with formula​​​​​​​​
You couldn't breastfeed as long as you wanted​​​​​​​​
You are exclusively pumping​​​​​​​​
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How YOU choose to feed YOUR BABY is nobody else's business. You do you.​​​​​​​​“
RP

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Bella Mama Spa & Wellness Centre specialises in supporting and nurturing women. www.bellamama.co.nz

12/09/2023

Did you know that dads also experience hormonal shifts and structural brain changes following the birth of their baby?

Researchers have found that emotionally involved fathers experience:
😍increased oxytocin (the love hormone)
😍increased dopamine (the happy hormone)
😍reduced levels of testosterone (aggression,
s*x drive hormone)
😍higher levels of prolactin (breastfeeding
hormone)
😍higher levels of vasopressin (bonding
hormone)

Bella Mama Spa & Wellness Centre specialises in supporting and nurturing women. www.bellamama.co.nz

11/09/2023

Building your village can provide you with valuable friendships, advice, and a sense of belonging during this transformative journey. Remember, you are not alone, and there are others who are eager to connect and build their village just like you.😍

New Zealand's only Spa specialising in pregnancy and postnatal massage treatments. Please visit Bella Mama for the best pregnancy massage in Auckland.

07/09/2023

"In case no one has told you today-
You are magical.
You are powerful.
You are beautiful beyond words.
You’ve stretched to make room for new life. A new soul. Another set of lungs inside your body.
You’ve turned stardust and cells into a beating heart. Into love.
Underneath the stretch marks and sweatpants, an entire universe is dancing within you.
I hope you’ll dance too, sweet mama. I hope you’ll swing your hips and sway with your heavy belly in front the mirror and celebrate your magic, even just for a moment."

06/09/2023

"As a breastfeeding mum, you may worry, ‘Is my baby getting enough milk?’. Then there is the pressure, usually from older women, that there is no ‘goodness’ in your milk if your baby is unsettled or feeding more frequently than they feel is ‘right’. You may have heard about foremilk and hindmilk, so these comments can undermine your confidence and have you questioning whether your baby isn’t getting enough ‘fatty’ hindmilk.
Firstly, there are good signals that your baby is getting enough milk apart from appropriate weight gains and wet and poopy nappies (what comes out must have gone in) to hearing him swallow as he feeds and watching his jaw - see the muscles in front of his ears as he sucks rhythmically and how his chin drops down as he sucks in milk, just as your own chin drops down as you drink from a straw – long steady sucks indicate good mouthfuls of milk."

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Photography: Hanny BoBanny

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