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Founder of mamalinc, a mama of four, NICU nurse, baby expert, lactation and sleep consultant, annnd I don’t normally look like this because motherhood is hard.
I know firsthand how overwhelming, isolating, and just downright exhausting motherhood can feel sometimes. You love your kids more than anything but at the same time, you’re craving space, connection, and tools that actually support you as a whole person, not just as a mama.
So stop struggling alone –
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From pregnancy prep to postpartum recovery, newborn care, feeding, and sleep, mamalinc gives you : expert-led programs, live Q&As, virtual events, easy-to-use resources, and a supportive, judgment-free community of mamas.
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One of the most important things you will ever learn about your newborn?
Reading their cues 🍼
If you are pregnant or in the newborn fog right now, save this post. You will come back to it again and again in those first few months.
It might feel like all your baby does is sleep, feed, cry, and repeat, but they are actually communicating with you from day one. Constantly😅
Newborns use physical, behavioural, and verbal cues to tell you what they need. The tricky part is learning how to tell the difference between sleepy cues and hunger cues💤
This is where things get easier.
Both sleepy and hungry cues come in stages:
- early cues
- mid cues
- late cues
The earlier you spot them, the easier it is to settle your baby. Early cues mean calmer feeds, smoother naps, and far less crying for everyone.
When cues are missed and baby reaches those late stages, you often have to calm them first before you can feed or put them to sleep. That can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already exhausted.
That is why learning these cues matters so much.
This mini guide breaks down:
- what sleepy cues actually look like
- what hunger cues look like
- how they change as baby becomes more worked up
If you are pregnant, newly postpartum, or supporting someone who is, save this.
And if you know a mama about to have a baby, tag her so she can feel a little more confident from day one.
Did you know babies had cues before becoming a parent?
Which ones does your baby show first?
💖
#sleepycues #hungrycues #newborncues
Here for the real stuff.
Here for the mamas 💖
#rawmotherhood #firsttimemom #fourthtrimester
What time should my baby go to bed? 🌙
If you have ever Googled this at 3am, you are not alone mama 🤍
Bedtime is one of the most common questions we get because every baby is different and sleep changes fast in that first year. Rather than one “magic time”, we look at age-appropriate windows that flex with naps, development, and real family life.
Here is a general guide that works well for most babies -
✨ 0-3 months
Bedtime is usually later, around 8-9pm
Your newborn is still napping frequently, often 5+ naps a day, so bedtime is more about settling into night sleep than a strict routine
✨ 3-7/8 months
Bedtime typically falls between 6-30-8pm
Awake windows are longer, naps reduce to around 3-4 per day, and many babies start giving longer stretches overnight
✨ 7/8-12 months
Bedtime often settles around 6-30-7-30pm
Most babies are on two naps now, with longer awake windows supporting a slightly later bedtime
✨ 12 months+
An optimal bedtime is usually 6-30-7-30pm
By around 15 months, many toddlers transition to just one nap a day, which can shift evenings again
Here’s your reminder mama 🤍
If your baby goes to bed later, sleeps well, and your family is coping beautifully - nothing needs fixing. Sleep is about what works for you, not chasing a perfect schedule
Early morning wake-ups can still be tricky because sleep is lighter in the early hours. Any wake before 6am is generally best treated as a night wake, with gentle support to resettle where possible
What time does your baby usually go to bed right now 🌙
Drop it in the comments or save this for later when sleep shifts again 💖
Did you have a babymoon… or did life laugh and say “cute idea though”? 🤍
For some mamas, a babymoon is slow mornings, room service, and one last deep breath before everything changes.
For others, it’s cancelled plans, early arrivals, or simply not on the cards at all.
And for second-time (or more) parents?
Sometimes it’s just… impossible.
There’s a toddler to wrangle, routines to keep, and very little “switching off” to be done.
If you did get one, here’s some of our favourite Aussie babymoon spots
✨ Byron Bay for barefoot luxury
✨ Noosa for coastal calm
✨ Barossa Valley for slow stays and long lunches
✨ Blue Mountains for cosy fires and fresh air
✨ Margaret River for nature, food, and space to exhale
I only had one with my first.
We went to Canberra, ate incredible food, slept, watched a movie… and found our son’s name in the credits.
Quiet. Simple. Perfect for that season.
If you didn’t get one, or it didn’t look like the Pinterest version, you’re not alone.
Your babymoon might’ve been a couch, a hospital room, a weekend at home, or simply surviving the last few weeks with another little human already in tow.
And that still counts 🤍
👇🏽Drop the heart that fits your story
Tell us if you had one or skipped it
Tag a mama who’s pregnant again and thinking “how though?”
However it looked (or didn’t), those final weeks deserved some rest too 🤍
Expecting in February or already have a Feb bubba?!
Here’s a few facts you might like to know about your little one (or little one to be) 💖
Tag a February Mama below or send this to someone who would agree !
#februarybaby #birthmonth #birthsign
If you’re a new mama with a newborn and leaving the house feels impossible… you’re not failing. This is the hardest season. 💖
@tarahelizabeth_ really nails the head on the hammer. It can feel very overwhelming with knowing when, how and what you need to leave the house with a baby. So let’s try and break it down to make the first few tries easy while you build up to a big outing!
Here are my 3 tips to get out the door with your newborn:
✅ Start small: a 5–10 minute walk around the neighbourhood counts.
✅ Wear your baby: a baby carrier = hands free + calmer baby.
✅ Feed first: a quick feed before you go can buy you a peaceful window.
And if you are needing help with what essentials to actually pack in a nappy bag, comment nappy bag below for my free checklist 💖
#postpartum #fourthtrimester #newbornlife
Motherhood changes you…
Emotionally. Mentally.
And yes…physically
So incredibly grateful for my changing breasts in EVERY season of life! 🍈🍈
Which stage are you in mamas?!👇🏽
If you’re finding it hard to answer this… you’re not alone mama 💖
Some days it’s the sleep.
Some days it’s the feeding.
Some days it’s the mental load that never switches off…
And some days… it’s all of it.
Motherhood isn’t hard because you’re doing something wrong.
It’s hard because you’re doing everything
You don’t need to explain yourself here
You don’t need to have it all figured out mama
You can just comment the heart that feels most true today 💭
And if today feels heavy, let this be your reminder:
you are seen, you are not failing, and you don’t have to carry it alone💖
Or comment if you want to put it into words
And share this with a mama who might need to feel less alone today
Right here with you. Always 💖
JUST when you’re finding your rhythm as a new mama…
💥 starting solids
💥 teething
💥 regressions
💥 leaps
It can honestly feel like every time you start to feel like you’ve got your sh*t together 💥
And no… you didn’t do anything wrong
This is MOTHERHOOD
Constant change, adaptation and learning on the fly
If you’re navigating solids, broken sleep, clinginess, separation anxiety, or that familiar “why is this hard again?!” Feeling… you’re not alone mama 💖
Tag a mama in this season, save it for the next 💥 moment and comment what phase hit you the HARDEST
#mama #motherhood #regression
And you were measuring in FRUITS?!
Every bump grows differently mama… but we need to know
What size are you now?!
#aussie #australianedition
Are you a mama of a JANUARY baby?!
If so, heres a few facts you might like to know about your little one
Tag a January Mama below or send this to someone who would agree!
#januarybaby #birthmonth #birthsign
“Sleep when the baby sleeps…”
Trust me, we’ve all tried
Postpartum sleep isn’t about effort or discipline…
It’s driven by hormones, feeding cycles, nervous system hyper-alertness, healing and survival biology📋
If you’re exhausted but can’t switch off, that’s so normal.
You’re not failing,
Your body is doing exactly what it’s designed to do 💖
Save this. Share it.
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