Mind, Body & Fitness
Canberra doctor wants the government to cover the costs of tummy tucks
A Canberra surgeon wants the government to reimburse some patients for tummy tucks after pregnancy, saying his study confirms its medical benefits.
How I finally made friends with my boobs
The ups and downs of having breasts.
I'm done having babies but I still have intense pregnancy dreams
My youngest is about to turn 5, so what's with the pregnancy dreams?
Jill Murphy
Women need a time-out shed
Everyone needs a space where they can be alone and do what they choose.
My toddler said something that finally made me quit smoking
For me, smoking was a stress reliever, and I felt it was a compulsory part of my day.
Cristina Odone
When did we lose our love of motherhood?
Motherhood has become a foreign land. Its customs are out of kilter with an increasing number of women in 2018, who are busy relishing their newfound power and influence.
Beauty & Fashion
What mums really want for Valentine’s Day
Gifts for the love of your life.
I have no issues with my post-baby body. This is why
When I was 14 weeks pregnant I did a wardrobe clean out, probably the biggest one I've ever done.
Relationships
16 pickup lines to use to make new mum friends
Get creative, comical, or relatable with these pickup lines.
The five step guide to setting boundaries with grandparents
The bond between a grandchild and a grandparent is so very, very special.
How parenthood has stopped me being a 'good friend'
I'm no longer the person calling to check in on my friends, chatting for hours, buying thoughtful birthday presents – or even remembering their birthdays, to be honest.
Career
Baby blues: what not to ask mums going back to work
Women are being asked if their head’s really ready to go back to work and being grilled about child care arrangements.
Why I pursued my unrealistic, poor-paying dream once I became a mum
Google the phrase "follow your dreams" and see a trillion inspirational quotes appear.
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A clever way to get dads more involved with their kids
In many ways Lindsay Klein and Lani Jennings are a typical Australian couple expecting their first child in about a week's time.
Two days before giving birth, I got a promotion
Since talking to friends and reflecting on support for pregnant women and new mothers in Australian workplaces, I realise I am fortunate.
How Disney films limit women's careers
Subtle indoctrination begins in childhood.
How to cope when you shift from full-time to part-time work
Not sure where to start on your decision-making? Here's our no-fuss list of points to consider.
Feature members
Beautiful in our eyes: Georgia's story
I will never deny the fact that grief has a place when you give birth to a child who brings a set of circumstances very different to what you imagined. Because for nine months, I thought I knew my Georgie.
15 years with Essential Baby: meet Therese
"Life has a funny way of giving you what you need when you need it the most."
Born too early: Shea and Tainn's story
In Australia, around 57 babies are born prematurely (before 37 weeks) each day. EB member Jannette tells her story about her twin sons, who were born at 24 weeks.
'I could not be more proud of her': A mum's story of life with a child with ASD
Essential Baby member Erin Law is a mum of three. Her daughter Bailey has autism, and Erin has Asperger's Syndrome herself. A year after her diagnosis, and on World Autism Awareness Day, she shares her story.
Feature member story: Emma and Big Dog Rescue
Essential Baby member Emma Bigwood always loved dogs - and now she's making a difference by helping save the lives of many canines. She shares her story.
Because of you: what we've learnt from our daughter with Down syndrome
As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we share a story from EB member Julia Watson, who has a daughter with Down syndrome. She recalls the ways her little girl has changed their family for the better ...