Frans story and PANDA Mental Health Checklist... This week is PANDA awareness week. I have spoken before about my struggles after having Margot and today I want to open up a little more about the signs and symptoms I experienced. I have always been impacted by hormones, and during my pregnancy...
There are so many incredible brands out there. Brands that are creating wonderful products for new mums and bubs and we wanted to share a few of our favourites with you... Frankly Eco We love the Frankly Eco range because it’s packed with natural plant-based goodness and organic essential...
That's right, we can't believe it either. Where has the year gone? If you have stumbled across this blog post, chances are you are a mum or know a new/soon to be mum. Which also means you understand the whole new level of stress and organizing that surrounds Christmas. So,...
To the quiet achievers, I nod my head to them. The fathers, the brothers, the stepdads, the godfathers, the grandfathers and all of the positively influential male figures in our lives. So much is spoken about the ‘selfless mum’ out there, and too right there should be but I feel...
That was one pretty awesome Mother’s group gathering…. Can we do that weekly? One Big Mothers Group Morning Tea On Friday 17th August, we were lucky enough to be a part of the "One Big Mothers Group Morning Tea" at Epworth Hospital Geelong. Well done to the team at Epworth Hospital...
Introduction Having a baby is both one of the most beautiful and most confusing times in our lives, everyone believes they know 'the' wisdom nugget that will change your life and they love to share it with you, whether you ask for it or not! Resident Naturopath & Nutritionist Jo Clark, has set...
As mothers and women, It's safe to say that we have all come in contact with postnatal depression or anxiety at some stage in our lives be it personally or through someone close. It's a cause we hold close to heart at Franjo's Kitchen and for this reason, we've made the...
Breastfeeding is such a wonderful bond, But it can also be really challenging for new mums. Particularly when milk supply is an issue, it can be so frustrating and disheartening. Here are some tips and foods to improve milk supply and quality along with your Franjo's Kitchen Lactation helpers. ...
As some of you may know, I had a tough time after the birth of my daughter Margot. You can read about my early days breastfeeding here. I wanted to elaborate a little more about my mental health during that time and some strategies I used to get through it. ...
The general population snacks too much. Too many people overconsume mainly because people do not nourish themselves properly when their body desires and actually needs fuel but also because they have been falsely educated that one much “keep their metabolism” going by eating every few hours. As a mum,...
Half to two-thirds Of all of you beautiful pregnant first-trimester mums are currently experiencing morning sickness. Thankfully, by the time second-trimester swings around this feeling often touted to be like being constantly ‘hung over’ subsides. So, why do you get morning sickness? There is so much going on within the...
We are starting to get more questions about pregnancy so Jo has been busy writing a five part series covering all your pregnancy questions. We hope you enjoy them! EARLY PREGNANCY ADVICE Do you need support? If you have had a history of miscarriage or early pregnancy problems whether it...
