Chekoh Journal

We're excited to have Julie Borninkhof, a Clinical Psychologist and CEO of from Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA), join us for a guest interview. With her extensive experience in helping families navigate the challenging moments that come with parenthood, Julie offers valuable insights and strategies for new parents to find their footing during those tough times. Tune in as Julie from PANDA shares her expertise, providing guidance and reassurance for those embarking on this transformative journey into parenthood. 

As promised, we are joined by Julia Daly, a lactation consultant from More Than Milk to answer all of your breastfeeding, milk supply and bonding questions.

Julia is a busy mum of 3, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Paediatric Registered Nurse with over 17 years experience working with babies and children. So needless to say, she knows her stuff!

If you'd like some invaluable insights into this beautiful and natural journey, keep on reading.

Deciding on what to gift at a baby shower isn't always easy. Whilst we're sure any new parent would appreciate almost any gift, a recent shift towards more sustainable and environmentally conscious options has us thinking.

Are you a little lost for ideas when it comes to baby shower gifting in 2023?

Yara struggled with her transition into motherhood and soon realised she was not alone on this journey.

"My baby didn’t sleep, I was beyond exhausted, my body hurt, we had difficulty breastfeeding, my relationship was fracturing, and many of my social relationships had vanished."

With a goal to help heal herself and other women around her, Yara invested in learning and focused on the transition to motherhood (matrescence).