Mums and Tots Magazine - Issue 56 - Autumn 2025

In this issue

Let’s start by tossing out the myth of the “perfect birth.” It simply doesn’t exist. Some women give birth in a warm birthing pool with fairy lights and calming music. Others birth in an operating theatre surrounded by a brilliant team of professionals. Some are silent. Others let out primal cries or drop a few swear words (completely normal, by the way!). Birth rarely sticks to a script, and that’s okay. Midwife Pip advises the key is to approach it with an educated, open mind and a willingness to roll with whatever your baby and body need in the moment.
When a new baby arrives, it often brings a flurry of excitement: gifts, phone calls, and visitors eager to meet the newborn. For many new parents, this support is a source of comfort and joy. But eventually, the visitors leave. The meals run out. The messages slow down. And suddenly, new parents, especially mothers, are left to face the quiet, unfiltered reality of postpartum life. It’s in this quieter space that the postpartum period can feel particularly lonely and challenging. Doula, Aisling Cronin discuss what happens after the visitors leave.
If you’re already dreading the words “I don’t want that” over a lovingly packed lunchbox, or anticipating the chaos of mornings gone wrong, you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll explore how to gently guide your family back into routine, make mornings smoother, and pack lunch boxes that are both nutritious and more likely to be eaten, even by fussy kids. Nutrition Coach and Founder of Fussy Food Plates, Samantha Forrest has some great tips for no-fuss school prep.
Don’t forget to enter our amazing giveaways. We have a Russell Hobbs Toaster & Kettle Set, a MicroScooter FlexiTrike and then a little something for mama, a micro-needling treatment at Velora Medical Aesthetics.
Enjoy the read!
Roberta