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The 4-Month Stage No One Warned Me About
My daughter Nora is just about at the end of being four months old, and I can honestly say this stage has been a complete whirlwind. As a first-time mum, every new phase feels like stepping into the unknown - just when you think you’ve figured things out, everything changes again. And no one truly prepares you for the combination of the four-month sleep regression and teething. It almost feels like a cruel joke played on already sleep-deprived parents. As if babies aren’t cha
Hannah Elyce
Feb 243 min read


More Than “Just Reflux”
Nora is 4 months old now - but the last two months have been anything but easy. She’s currently fully formula-fed, though we mixed fed in the beginning. From early on, something just didn’t feel right. She developed rashes across her chest and tummy, wheezy breathing, and was vomiting multiple times a day. There was mucus in her nappies. She would cry and scream during and after feeds, arch her back, stiffen her little body, and throw her head back when she was distressed. Sh
Hannah Elyce
Feb 223 min read


My Birth Story: The Day Everything Went Wrong, and Everything Became Worth It
Content Warning: This post discusses medical interventions, ineffective pain management, birth trauma, and emergency surgery, which may be triggering for some readers. Your wellbeing matters. Feel free to skip this post if you need to. On the 6th of October 2025, I walked into the hospital believing I was finally at the finish line. I was 39 weeks pregnant, exhausted, and completely worn down by the constant back pain that had taken over my entire pregnancy. My induction was
Hannah Elyce
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Inducing to Give Birth: What You Need to Know
Sometimes, babies need a little encouragement to make their grand entrance. Induction is the process of stimulating labour artificially...
Hannah Elyce
Sep 27, 20252 min read


Why Every Mum Needs a Nursing Cart (and How I Stocked Mine)
When you’re preparing for life with a newborn, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the “must-have” items. But one of the most practical,...
Hannah Elyce
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Packing the Hospital Bag for Dad or the Support Person
When we talk about hospital bags, the focus is usually on mum and baby (and rightly so!). But having a prepared partner or support person...
Hannah Elyce
Sep 21, 20253 min read


Packing Your Hospital Bag (and Why You’ll Want a Separate Birth & Labour Bag)
As I creep closer to the end of my pregnancy, I’ve been busy getting my bags ready for the big day. One thing I’ve learned from reading,...
Hannah Elyce
Sep 21, 20253 min read


A Guide to Taking Your Baby on Their First Outing
As I creep closer to 37 weeks pregnant, I can’t help but think about all the adventures I want to have with my daughter once she’s here....
Hannah Elyce
Sep 19, 20253 min read


Antenatal & Post-Partum Mental Health: More Than Just the “Baby Blues”
When people talk about pregnancy and life after birth, the focus tends to fall on excitement, joy, and new beginnings. These are real and...
Hannah Elyce
Sep 19, 20254 min read


How to Handle “Advice Overload” as a New Parent
From the moment you whisper the words “we’re trying for a baby” or share the news that you’re pregnant, it feels like everyone around you...
Hannah Elyce
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Preparing Yourself for Motherhood: Reflecting, Healing, and Breaking Cycles
Pregnancy isn’t just about growing a baby—it’s also about growing into the version of yourself who will guide, love, and raise that baby....
Hannah Elyce
Sep 15, 20253 min read


It’s Okay to Not Love Your Pregnancy
Okay, so here’s the truth bomb: not everyone loves being pregnant. And you know what? That’s actually okay. When I first found out I was...
Hannah Elyce
Sep 15, 20252 min read


From Solo Cups to Jellybean: My Pregnancy Story
Hi, beautiful people! Welcome to my very first official post on Mama Made Easy. I thought I’d start by sharing a bit about me and how...
Hannah Elyce
Sep 13, 20254 min read
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