Forest praised for putting family life first as Iona makes switch

BABYSITTING can take varying shapes and forms in the bid to balance a busy lifestyle and that is no different for Iona Christian.

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Few, however, can rely on their boss to take their turn while they do a gym session yet that is just one way Christian and Nottingham Forest are making the worlds of motherhood and elite sport peacefully coexist.

The wing attack returns to the Netball Super League for the 2025 season, a year after giving birth to son Lawrie.

The support of new club Forest was key to her decision to head to the East Midlands, with head coach Chelsea Pitman’s childcare stint underlining that commitment to supporting mothers on their return to the court.

“It is part of my life now being a mum so to be able to do both has been massive and I feel very lucky to have that support,” she said.

“Forest have been super helpful when it comes to childcare, there is always someone around to look after Lawrie if I need it.