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Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South Africa
Birth Stories

Coming to terms with my story

Photo by Annie Kruyer. Boobs, sex, birth stories. You might be thinking these are 3 weird subjects to put together. But hear me out. So before I had a baby I loved my boobs. When I fell pregnant, I loved my boobs even more. 2 extra cup sizes? Yes please!…
Shannon McLaughlin
July 25, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South Africa
Motherhood

When motherhood feels like too much

Motherhood is a big change, you will never be the person you once were, and that's ok. But it takes a while sitting in between who you were and who you've become to be really happy inside. When I first had my babe I felt overwhelmed, unsure and had no…
Samantha Aitken
July 3, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South Africa
Gentle Parenting

How to raise confident little humans

We went away to the Cederberg mountains for a little break this past weekend. I'd been amping Leo up for days leading up to it. "Baby guess what, this weekend we're going to the mountains for Leo's holiday!" Big smiles all round! But when we arrived it was a different…
Shannon McLaughlin
May 21, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South Africa
Tips & Tricks

Tips for flying with your newborn baby

Photograph above © Janneke Reid It seems to be flying season lately, as we've had quite a few moms posting in our Facebook group about their experiences while traveling with baby, as well as how much babywearing has helped them cope. So I asked our Ubuntu Baba mamas to comment…
Shannon McLaughlin
March 29, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South Africa
Motherhood

To an angel

This morning I feel something. I feel something different that I’ve never felt before. I really really miss my toddler. Like really. So much that it hurts. He’s 2 and a half now, the age where you generally want to get away from the little brats as often as possible,…
Shannon McLaughlin
March 19, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South Africa
Health & Wellness

Back pain & your new mom body

When I fell pregnant, I was in pretty good physical condition. I walked 5kms daily, practiced yoga, ate really well throughout my entire pregnancy, and as far as pregnancies go, I'd say I had a good one. After my baby arrived I expected that I would bounce back within a…
Shannon McLaughlin
February 19, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South Africa
Lessons Learned

7 Reflections on my 2nd year as a Mom

"I can't believe he's turning 2 years old, where has the time gone?" is what most of my friends and family have been saying lately. Well just check out these grey hairs and these rings under my eyes... and I can tell you a couple stories about where the time has gone!…
Shannon McLaughlin
August 16, 2016