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• 3 Steps to Creating a Positive Postpartum Mindset

  Posted on September 20 2020

  

  It’s come to no surprise that women face enormous pressures every day when it comes to expectations around physical appearance. New mums are not immune. Rather than focusing efforts on the ‘bounce back’ we need to remind ourselves that this body created and nourished a life. That’s pretty incredible!

  I overheard a conversation in the airport car park pre-COVID that horrified me. A new mum with her baby in a pram was picking up her friend who had just flown in. As her friend hugged her and stood back to take it all in, she exclaimed...

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• Breastfeeding: Does What You Eat Boost Your Baby’s Immune System?

  Posted on March 09 2020

  

  The milk you produce after giving birth is one of nature’s miracles. It is perfectly formulated to meet your infant’s changing needs based on their age as well as what’s in their environment. But is there anything you can do to boost its nutritional content and help your baby grow strong and healthy?

  It turns out that when it comes to breastmilk, your baby’s nutritional needs are best met by making sure that you’re taking care of yourself. The healthier your immune system and nutritional profile, the healthier your baby will be.

  Click here to learn about the nutritional makeup of your breastmilk, and what you can do to ensure that you’re providing the very best for your baby. Here are some of the highlights:

  • Colostrum, the fluid your body produces in the days immediately after your baby’s birth, is a superfood that is made almost entirely of immune cells.
  • When you’re sick or your baby is sick your breast milk’s immune cell makeup can increase up to 94%!
  • Vitamin C and Vitamin D are two of the vitamins that lactating mothers are most likely to be deficient in.
  • You need additional protein to keep your milk supply up.
  • Your infant’s gut biome is directly impacted by your gut biome.

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• The ultimate hospital packing list

  Posted on December 12 2019

  

  There's certainly no shortage of hospital packing lists online (in fact, we've also posted one before) - but we thought it was time to take it up a notch and...

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• Pregnancy: Does What You Eat Impact Your Baby’s Brain?

  Posted on December 11 2019

  

  When you’re expecting, you know that everything you eat and drink matters. You have lists of beloved foods that you’ve set aside until “after”, all with the goal of avoiding unnecessary risk and giving your baby the best chance for a healthy life.

  Did you know that what you eat when you’re pregnant can boost your baby’s brain growth, and even help them score higher on memory tests?

  Read on to find out about the brain growth your baby is experiencing, and the steps you can take to make a critical difference.  Here are some highlights:

  • Newborns weigh just 5% of what they’ll weigh as adults, but their brains are already 35% of the weight that they’ll be.
  • Some foods protect against brain defects, while others actually help brain cells grow faster and function better.
  • Eating the right foods now can not only help your baby’s brain growth, but can also help you fend off postpartum depression.
  • You can increase your child’s memory, IQ and attention by eating one of the easiest and most delicious snack foods around.
  • One key nutrient for fetal brain development is often missing from prenatal vitamins, but eating the right foods can make up for its absence.

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• Stylish Father's Day gift ideas

  Posted on August 17 2017

  

  At The Ten Active, we are really all about the mums. But that doesn't mean the dads in our lives don't deserve to be thanked and pampered for all the...

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• Our top picks for stylish maternity wear

  Posted on July 31 2017

  

  When you're a newly pregnant mama, finding your pregnancy style is no small feat. Sure, for the first trimester you can (possibly) squeeze into your old clothes, undoing a zipper or a...

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• Incorporating a family name into your baby's name

  Posted on January 09 2017

  

  Baby names ... It's a topic that evokes a world of conversation, and a myriad of opinions! As one of the most important decisions you'll make in your child's life, it's...

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• Australia's best pregnancy day spas

  Posted on January 04 2017

  

  If the job of growing a human, coupled with fatigue, back aches, morning sickness and swollen ankles aren’t big enough excuses for a pamper session, then we don’t know what...

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• The ultimate pregnancy Christmas giveaway!

  Posted on November 02 2016

  

  While there’s nothing more exciting than a looming new arrival at Christmas time, there’s also not much worse than being pregnant in the scorching Australian summer. That’s why we are...

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• Everything to do before your baby arrives

  Posted on August 08 2016

  

  Between the internet and your (perhaps not-so) well meaning friends, there are far too many horror stories about how much life changes after you bring your baby into the world. And while...

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• Our favourite stylish, beautiful cots

  Posted on July 25 2016

  

  When it comes to styling your baby-to-be's nursery, there's perhaps nothing as important as the cot. As well as being the room's focal point, it's also where your baby will (hopefully) spend...

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• The best books for pregnancy

  Posted on July 20 2016

  

  When you're pregnant, there is no shortage of advice that gets thrown your way. Somehow the world of motherhood and pregnancy - whose doors were previously closed tightly - gets thrown wide open,...

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• Should you wear maternity activewear?

  Posted on July 13 2016

  

  When you first fall pregnant, you'll likely fall into one of two camps when it comes to dressing for pregnancy: This is a new purchasing opportunity! I'm going to buy maternity...

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• The best dogs for young families

  Posted on July 11 2016

  

  Thinking about adding a pooch to your clan? Here is our review of the best dog breeds for young families. Boxer One of this breed's most distinctive qualities is its...

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• Why music is good for your baby

  Posted on July 06 2016

  

  The benefits of singing and chanting stories and rhymes go far beyond entertainment for your baby or toddler. Although slightly embarrassing (and most likely out of tune), research shows that...

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• Natural skincare products for pregnancy

  Posted on June 28 2016

  

  If your pregnancy has spurred on a desire to implement more natural skincare products into your routine, you are most certainly not alone. While the jury is out on the effects of many...

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• How to celebrate a mum's night (or day) out!

  Posted on June 21 2016

  

  When you're a mum (particularly a new one), you'll appreciate the rare and wonderful phenomenon that is a Mum's Night Out. While it may sound like an awful movie, time with your...

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• Baby Shower Inspiration

  Posted on June 14 2016

  

  If you're looking for Baby Shower inspiration, look no further. Here, we have collated some of our favourite Baby Showers from across the internet, to help as you plan this exciting moment...

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• The best books for babies

  Posted on June 08 2016

  

  As a primary school teacher, The Ten's co-fouder, Mel, has joined the universal ranks of being a huge advocate for reading to babies. While it may seem a little silly to read to a...

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• Should you find out the gender of your baby?

  Posted on June 03 2016

  

  Should you or shouldn't you find out the gender of your baby? It's the universal question that polarises couples, induces passionate rants from well meaning friends, and will likely keep...

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• Why should you support Australian-made clothing brands?

  Posted on June 01 2016

  

  At The Ten, we could not be more proud of the fact that we are an all-Australian brand. When you buy a pair of our beautiful maternity leggings, you know that they...

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• The Best Gifts For New Mums

  Posted on May 25 2016

  

  Image via Huggies. If you've ever given birth, you'll know that the gifts that make their way to your hospital room or home go a little something like this ... Gorgeous...

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• The Ten Best Luxury Babymoon Destinations in Australia

  Posted on May 20 2016

  

  Beautiful image by Southern Ocean Lodge. When you're pregnant, it seems there's a never ending supply of do-gooders who are all-to-happy to tell you about everything you're about to forego....

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• What to pack for hospital to give birth

  Posted on May 13 2016

  

  Image via Bundle Bags There are a million different checklists that aim to prepare expectant mums for labour and delivery. As such, it would be no surprise for any mum-to-be...

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• Absolute Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas!

  Posted on May 06 2016

  

  Beautiful image via Goop. If Mother's Day has snuck up on you this year (yes, it is this Sunday!), never fear. There is still time to get your Mum a beautiful,...

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• The best websites for stylish and inspired mums

  Posted on May 05 2016

  

  Image by the incredibly inspiring Not So Mumsy. When it comes to blogs and websites for mums, there is certainly no shortage on this mind field we call the Internet. However,...

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• Supporting the Humpty Dumpty Foundation

  Posted on May 03 2016

  

  Making a difference is what the Humpty Dumpty Foundation does every day and The Ten are proud to be supporting them in their important campaign.  The Humpty Dumpty Foundation is...

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• The ultimate pregnancy smoothie

  Posted on April 29 2016

  

  (Image via one of our favourites, Camille Styles.) We are huge smoothie lovers at The Ten, and not just because they make us feel virtuous in the morning. This one in particular is...

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• Introducing The Ten Co-Founder - Amy Hahn

  Posted on April 27 2016

  

  We are so pleased to introduce you to The Ten's co-founder, Amy Hahn! Take it away, Amy! Describe yourself in three words.  Passionate, organised and loving.  What is your life outside...

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• Introducing The Ten Co-Founder - Mel Bryden

  Posted on April 25 2016

  

  We are so pleased to introduce you to The Ten's co-founder, Mel Bryden! Take it away, Mel! Describe yourself in three words.  Caring, loving, loyal. What is your life outside...

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• The best all Australian brands for Mums

  Posted on April 21 2016

  

  (Beautiful bag and image by State of Escape) In Part Two of our all-Australian special, we feature our favourite brands for mummies. They may also act as a little gift...

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• Top Australian brands for babies

  Posted on April 21 2016

  

  (Image by the wonderful Hubble & Duke) The Ten is a purposeful, all-Australian label. Our whole process, from design, development to manufacturing, packing and sending is proudly Australian made and owned...

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• The best at-home prenatal workouts

  Posted on April 21 2016

  

  Image by the beautiful @activewithd When you're pregnant - whether you're a few weeks in or nearing those final weeks - venturing outside your door for anything other than the...

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• How to prevent stretch marks

  Posted on April 20 2016

  

  (Gorgeous image by the beautiful @rubytuesdaymatthews) Stretch marks are just one of the wonderful results of pregnancy that us mothers get to endure. (Lucky us!) And while they're certainly not on...

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• The difference between first and second pregnancies

  Posted on April 18 2016

  

  (Image by the inspiring @gparrish.) Those two faint lines hold so much more meaning the second time around. The journey through pregnancy, childbirth and child rearing is not so enigmatic...

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• The best exercises for pregnancy

  Posted on April 16 2016

  

  (Image via @lorana_yoga) If you're accustomed to being active, pregnancy can come as a bit of a shock. What exercise is okay? What workouts are safe? What's best for your body and your...

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