💕 Nourish, Nurture, Grow: Guide to Blissful Parenting!

Foods to eat during pregnancy

Take extra precautions with food in pregnancy to help ensure you and your baby stay healthy. Here's our guide on which foods to avoid during pregnancy, which to take extra care with and which healthy foods to eat during pregnancy when you're eating for two.

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The first 1,000 days... part 2 your newborn and you

This is the second in our series of four articles on the first 1000 days of life. Find PART ONE of The first 1000 days here. Research has proven this a critical and unparalleled window of time, which has a lifelong influence on an individual's growth, brain development and relationships. Here we focus on days 250-500 – birth and babyhood – and get the experts' advice on how to best feed hungry minds, bodies and souls.

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The magic of open ended play!

Creativity and imagination are both precious gifts and important skills for every child to develop. While intrinsic qualities, the type of toys and the environment provided can also help little imaginations take flight. The concept of open-ended play is essentially free and unrestricted play that requires a child's creativity and input. There are no rules to follow and no particular outcome at the end – it's powered purely by imagination (not batteries!)...

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Calm the farm - creating a mindful home environment

This is part one of our three-part series introducing you to the OHbaby! Renew Your Mind, Mindful Parenting Course. Developed with Chantal Hofstee, mum of three and clinical psychologist, the online course is split up into six practical sessions which teach techniques to help manage stress and resolve conflicts, increase connection in difficult times and create a calmer and happier home.

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Create your own eco-nursery

Mother Nature is the inspiration for a nursery that's better for the health of your baby and the planet. According to Australian interior designer Nicole Rosenberg (littleliberty.com.au) the eco look is entirely on trend right now, and proves that choosing products that are kind to the earth doesn't mean you have to compromise on style. Nicole says she's finding her clients aren't necessarily becoming more eco-conscious, but, "They're certainly wanting a more natural and serene feel to their children's rooms...

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Donna Hay's best vanilla cake

Introduce your kids to the wonderful world of cooking with this child-friendly recipe from Donna Hay's cookbook Basics to Brilliance Kids.

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PODCAST: getting baby ready

In this episode, OHbaby! Founder Angela Pedersen talks with Clinical Nutritionist Gina Urlich about getting baby ready - preconception wellness as they explore the foods and supplements you can be taking now to get your body - ready for baby for pregnancy and post baby!

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Do your antenatal class from the comfort of home

THIS IS THE COURSE WE WISH WE HAD! IT'S FOR BIRTH AND BEYOND, SETTING YOU UP FOR BABY!
What's even more exciting is you get to refer back to the videos and course notes for 6 months. That means when you're up at 2am and trying to remember what a good latch is - you can jump online and look it up in your course notes and video! Just one of the many ways we support you on your parenting journey through our exciting online antenatal class!

"This course is so informative and modern whilst being so funny, I was laughing away! It's extremely accurate and doesn't put pressure on mums to do anything a particular way or breastfeeding or labour. It surpassed a popular and expensive antenatal course I did 18 months ago by a mile. This is my second pregnancy and whether you're a first time mum or a veteran, I highly recommend this course! 5 out of 5! ~ Nicole