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Whether you go to YouTube for purely entertainment or have curiosity with how people live their lives, you will always find something to watch. YouTube is not only for entertainment, it can be a great place to find people who have been there before.  I have collated a list of channels of women who share their infertility and pregnancy loss stories. All of these women bring you along on their journey, they share their experience, what they’ve learned and are so vulnerable in their videos.  Infertility and IVF Here are channels that share their infertility and IVF journey.  IVF Australia  IVF Australia Channel  This is a very useful channel for anyone looking for practical and medical information about IVF in Australia.  Tim and Celeste  Tim and Celeste Channel Tim and Celeste have experienced a long journey of infertility. Celeste is very raw and vulnerable in her videos and shares everything they have tried so far on their many years of infertility....

With 1 in 4  pregnancies ending in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death, the chances are we all know someone who has lost a baby.   In 2015, I lost 3 pregnancies to miscarriage and I was shocked to find out that many of my friends had also experienced pregnancy loss but never spoke about it. Pregnancy loss is still a taboo subject, with so many women suffering in silence.  Losing a pregnancy is traumatic, and there are no perfect words to say to someone who has suffered such a tremendous loss.  Instead of worrying about whether your words are perfect, it may be more important for you to be present. Sometimes just being there is the best thing you can do.    This article gives you tips on how to be there for your friend who has experienced pregnancy loss.  Say I’m so sorry for your loss Don’t wait for her to bring it up, acknowledge the loss straight away. Say “I’m so sorry for your loss.” Here are a few other things to consider saying: You could s...

Hey there, fellow mums!  If you're reading this, I'm guessing you're feeling a little anxious and worried.  That's totally normal, and it's important to remember that you're not alone.  I often come across parents who struggle with worrying about their children's safety. It's completely natural to worry, especially when it comes to something as important as your child's well-being. However, when worry starts to interfere with your daily life and activities, it's important to take steps to reduce it. Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night stressing over an activity you have to do tomorrow, worried about what might happen and listing all the possible risks involved? Mums worry all the time. We worry about things in our control and things not in our control.  As a social worker who's passionate about mental health, I've helped many people work through their worries. Here are 5 tips to reduce worry for mums:  1. Educate yourself  O...

Experiencing a pregnancy loss is devastating and  something that only those who have been through it can understand. Everyone copes with grief differently and equally finds comfort in different ways.  These quotes about grief and loss may help bring you some comfort. “You never arrived in my arms, but you will never leave my heart.”  — Zoe Clark-Coates “I will always have this piece of my heart that smiles whenever I think about you.”  — Unknown “A beautiful soul is never forgotten.”  — Unknown “Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.”  — Vicki Harrison “You didn’t stay for long, but in those precious few weeks, you changed me forever.” –  Zoe Clark-Coates “You are near, even if I don’t see you. You are with me, even if you are far away. You are in my heart, in my thoughts, in my life, always.”  — Unknown “Your absence has gon...

Hello mums-to-be!  As a mum of three, I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to prepare for a new arrival. Between the excitement and anticipation, it's easy to forget that life as you know it is about to change. That's why it's crucial to take the time to connect with your partner before the baby arrives. Trust me, there won't be much time for romantic dates and long conversations once the little one arrives.  Welcoming a new baby into your family brings so much change to your partnership, it’s important to spend time preparing for your journey into parenthood as a couple as well as enjoying the time you have before baby arrives, just the two of you. In this blog post, I'll be sharing five things you can do with your partner to prepare yourselves mentally and emotionally for your new roles as parents. Why is good communication important in a partnership when adding a baby to your family. Good communication is essential for any couple but especially when adding...