| New and expectant mums are hungry for good, | | | | get help? Information is empowering and being able to |
| accurate information that is easy and simple to read | | | | access it quickly and easily is important. |
| and understand and find. Information on everything | | | | Information from experts in each field really is essential |
| they could ever possibly need and want to know | | | | especially for issues such as breast feeding advice |
| about their newborn baby. Where do they go? | | | | and for post natal depression. Mum & baby hubs, |
| New and expectant mums understandably are also | | | | forums and blogs for information on just about every |
| time and energy poor and facing information overload | | | | product and service available for mums and babies |
| from every angle, it can be confusing knowing which | | | | are in abundance. Informative ebooks which cover |
| information is up to date and accurate. And do I have | | | | almost all subjects, concerns and questions. |
| to go to 10 different places and avenues to find the | | | | Playgroups, and mothers groups for mums and their |
| right bits about each subject? I get tired just thinking | | | | babies all around Australia, where mums can get |
| about it. | | | | together and swap ideas, advise and support. And this |
| There are quite a few options for quick help and | | | | is just to name a few. |
| support. | | | | Being a new mum is certainly a very exciting time, it |
| Ebooks are easy to obtain and information can be | | | | can also be a challenging and difficult time. A lot of |
| provided immediately. There also many help lines and | | | | new mums either don't have, or find they don't have, |
| support services online and via phone lines where help | | | | much outside assistance from family or friends, so |
| is just at the other end of the phone, for breastfeeding, | | | | having information and support accessible is extremely |
| post natal depression, sleeping problems and more. | | | | important. |
| New and expectant mums can be surprised that | | | | A lot of mother and baby websites have forums |
| when their little bundle of joy arrives, joy is hardly what | | | | where mums can chat online to other mums who may |
| they are feeling. Which raises many questions. Should I | | | | be experiencing similar things, exchange information, |
| feel like this? Am I normal? Is there somewhere I can | | | | and offer support and ideas. |