Blog - Motherhood
Why Modern Motherhood Is Hard but the Most Amazing Thing You'll Do.
For those of you who are about to embark on the parenting journey, this post is for you - a little insight into the trials of being 'mum' in this...READ MORE
How to Find the Best Sports Bra for Pregnancy.
If you’re on the lookout for a sports bra during pregnancy - what do you need to keep in mind when deciding on a purchase? Let’s make a list, we...READ MORE
10 Ways to Reduce Fatigue During Pregnancy.
To figure out the best ways to reduce fatigue during pregnancy I’ve collated a bunch of tips from a variety of experts, so you know you’re getting the good oil!READ MORE
How Motherhood Changes You.
There’s three major categories to explain how motherhood is a life-changing experience (aside from the obvious physical changes). There’s the changes to your logistics, your identity and your emotions...especially your...READ MORE
Running With Liquid Gold.
Who better to ask about getting back into running whilst breastfeeding than a three time mother who doubles as an Olympian?READ MORE
The Best Breastfeeding Aids...and They're 'Mum' Approved!
Collecting all the right gear you need for baby and you can be expensive, so its really important to do your research...or, alternatively, just read on, as we’ve done it all for...READ MORE
The Best Self-Care Strategies for Mums.
So, with all these learnings, I decided to write a blog on self-care for mothers, and not the kind where you're gone for three days at a luxury spa...because that's just...READ MORE
Dear Mum,
Dear Mum, I see you, and you’re doing great. No really, you are.READ MORE
What They Don't Tell You About Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum!
When I was pregnant with my first son, every time I met with a mum, I’d find something out about labour, pregnancy or the early weeks postpartum that I had...READ MORE
How to Keep Your Relationship Strong After Having Kids.
Nothing can prepare you for a child...nothing...it’s a total life upheaval. Your independence, your perspectives, your body, your relationships and so much more are given an almighty shake…but it’s the...READ MORE
How to Choose a Baby Carrier.
But...there are so many options out there! It can be confusing and a bit overwhelming if you don't know what you should be looking for. At Cadenshae we thought we'd do the...READ MORE
The Cadenshae Newborn Manual!
Every baby is different, but there are some things all babies NEED and some things all babies DO, so at Cadenshae we thought we’d try help on these fronts with some advice...READ MORE
15 OTHER Ways To Wear Your Cadenshae!
SO…long story short, I want to share these cross-over looks so you can get more wear and longevity out of your Cadenshae purchases...more bang for your buck! With Cadenshae you...READ MORE
How To Prepare for Baby Number Two, Three, Four...Five?
So, I thought…if there’s not much information around for those wishing to have four or five children, perhaps Cadenshae could help out by sharing tips offered up by some of...READ MORE
The Lowdown - Antenatal Depression.
I came to learn about the mental illness when my friend emailed saying she’d been diagnosed. I immediately wanted to know more, because even though it’s something I hadn’t experienced...READ MORE
The Power of Mother - Six Very Different Birth Stories.
For the most part, women love to talk about their births (some wish to forget!), so at Cadenshae we thought we’d reach out to our amazing community of mothers, listen to their...READ MORE
Baby Is Almost Here! What Do I Wear?
In this guide you’ll figure out what to wear during: the last few weeks of pregnancy. labour. the first few weeks postpartumREAD MORE
How To Balance the Work/Mum Life!
After having a child, we’re all in very different boats, some far more stable (financially speaking) than others.READ MORE
The 25 Best Mum Blog Sites and Why!
When you’re expecting, and when you’ve just become a mother, a million and one questions can be running through your head at the same time. A lot of us tend...READ MORE
Sometimes, It's Not Like the Movies. My Battle With PND.
Postnatal depression (PND) or postnatal anxiety (PNA) does not discriminate. It can hit any mother at any time, no matter their personality type or background, so I’ve now learnt.READ MORE
How To Prepare for Motherhood If You Did It Over.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing…so they say…but let’s be honest, a lot of the time it’s incredibly annoying! We often think, ‘if I knew then what I know now…’ but it’s...READ MORE
Ways To Overcome Common Motherhood Anxieties.
Anxiety is a natural part of being human. We all experience different levels of anxiety during certain periods of our lives, some feel the effects of anxiety far deeper than...READ MORE
Best Newborn Nappies - the Definitive Guide.
Congratulations! You have a little one on the way and you’re now researching the best newborn nappies, right? Great news, you’ve come to the right place!READ MORE
100 Powerful Insights Into Motherhood.
Close to 2, 000 amazing Cadenshae clad mothers took a very valuable 10 minutes out of their busy schedules to provide us with a tonne of valuable insights into motherhood. We were...READ MORE
Pregnancy Announcements - the Do's and Don'ts!
It’s an exciting time in your life - you’re pregnant - and you want to tell the world, or at least those closest to you! But when is the...READ MORE
Are You Pregnant?
Let me guess...you think there's a chance you're pregnant and before you go and buy a test, you're searching online for the early symptoms. Am I right? Well, you sound...READ MORE
Hospital Bag Checklist - What 247 Mums Packed.
At Cadenshae we surveyed 250 amazing mothers in regards to when they packed a hospital bag, how long they packed for, and most importantly - what they packed. With their help, we...READ MORE
Birth Stories - What Women Say About Child Birth.
Some women love labour, it happens fast with no complications and baby arrives perfectly healthy and beautiful. For many others though, labour is difficult, excruciatingly painful, over-whelming, scary, exhausting and so...READ MORE
11 Nursing Bra Dilemmas for Small Breasts.
When I first started in the maternity activewear industry in 2014, I never realised how many issues mums with small breasts actually faced. I've now become familiar with a plethora of women's bra problems (small...READ MORE
The Expert's Guide To Pregnancy Bras That Grow With You.
I'm here to give you all the knowledge I can on the matter, as I feel I've earned my stripes! Cadenshae are the global leaders in activewear for pregnant and nursing mums,...READ MORE
10 Expert Tips on Nursing Bras for Large Breasts.
Even in this day and age, there’s not a lot around when it comes to nursing bras for women with a little bit ‘more’ so to speak. If you’re on...READ MORE
Why Our Fit2Feed Activewear Bra Is a Must-Have Item.
I want you to know that I became besties with my first Fit2Feed activewear bra the very day I got it! I love it with all my heart! This nursing sports bra enabled...READ MORE
Birth and the First Few Days.
And so my due date came and went. My husband Adam chose to find out the sex of our baby, I however, did not. I had everyone giving me their...READ MORE
5 Minutes With Lauren Brant.
We think former 'High 5' star Lauren Brant is a bit of a wonder woman. The gorgeous Aussie T.V. personality only gave birth to cutie Miller five months ago, but...READ MORE
Christmas With Melissa Jack.
Melissa Jack of The Best Nest is one of our - and New Zealand’s - favourite mummy bloggers. With Christmas just around the corner, we knew she’d be the perfect person to...READ MORE
5 Minutes With Sharyn Casey.
One of our absolute favourites - Kiwi radio and television star Sharyn Casey announced she was pregnant earlier this year. We sat down with 'The Edge' radio host to chat...READ MORE
5 Minutes With Sissel Way.
If you’re pregnant and in need of some serious #fitspo, check out Sissel Way on her Instagram page - @the_fitway. This gorgeous and energetic Aussie talked to us all about fitness,...READ MORE
5 Minutes With Blogger Vanessa Rehm.
Vanessa Rehm’s awesome blog is one of our go-to destinations for family-friendly recipes, as well as life advice and general laughs! We were thrilled to chat to this fabulous mum-of-three about food,...READ MORE
