Through Grief and Grace: A Mother’s Path to Healing After Loss
The stories of loss and resilience are as much a part of the motherhood journey as the first steps and sleepless nights, yet these stories often remain unspoken, leaving countless...
The SABI Journal
Research-led articles on the lifestyle factors that support hormonal balance
Everything written about women's hormones tends to sit at one of two extremes: too clinical to use, or too soft to trust. This sits between them and answers to neither.
What the research actually says about skin, hormones and the transitions your body is moving through. What the women already on the other side learned the hard way. And the small practical knowledge you only get from being there.
The First 100 Days Postpartum
We wrote the essential guide to hormonal recovery, mental health and physical rebuilding after birth. Practitioner-backed. Built from lived experience. The first chapter covers the first phase. 65 pages on the hormonal crash, the evening anxiety, and the recovery no one talks about.
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The Courage to Pause: Reclaiming Yourself Amidst Motherhood
Motherhood is one of life’s most transformative journeys. Often referred to as matrescence, it’s a transition just as profound as adolescence. Yet, we’re expected—and sometimes pressured—to “bounce back” to our...
Caught Off Guard: Understanding Postpartum Menstrual Changes
Did you find yourself surprised by the sudden return of your period after giving birth?
Folic Acid: More Than Just a Prenatal Vitamin
When you think of folic acid, you might picture a vitamin that is pregnancy centric—after all, it’s often touted as a must-have for preventing birth defects. But did you know...
Pregnancy Nutrition and Neuroscience: Feeding Your Baby’s Brain from Day One
Pregnancy is the most nutritionally demanding phase of a woman’s life. During this time, the body requires more than just basic energy and nutrients to fuel growth.
Mastitis: The Breastfeeding Nightmare No One Warned You About
The pain of mastitis is often described as feeling like your breasts are burning from the inside out, with some mothers affirming that it can be more painful than childbirth...
Identifying Postpartum Depression
Sometimes, beneath the surface of smiling baby photos and congratulatory messages lies a hidden struggle—a battle against the shadows that creep in when no one is watching.
Top 12 Meaningful Gifts for Breastfeeding Mums
From chic jumpsuits and keepsake jewellery to nourishing skincare and versatile nursing bras, these handpicked items blend practicality with a touch of luxury, and are designed to make a real...
Before the Heartbeat: A Transformative Premester & Guide to Conception
The journey to motherhood begins long before the first flutter of life is felt within your womb. It starts in the quiet moments when you find yourself dreaming of holding...
Motherhood Redefined: The Four Mamas Sanctuary for Every Stage of Your Journey
Motherhood is beautiful but can also feel overwhelming and isolating. Four Mamas provides a sanctuary to support and empower us through every stage—fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—helping us reclaim our...
Maximise Your Chances of Getting Pregnant: Understanding Your Fertile Window
The journey to motherhood can be exciting, confusing, and filled with questions. Understanding your menstrual cycle and fertile window is a key piece of the puzzle. This guide will empower...
Our Top 10 Tips for Low Milk Supply
By Hilary Metcalfe Breastfeeding is a beautiful, yet often challenging journey. It's not uncommon to encounter nursing hurdles along the way. Whether you're a new mum or have been breastfeeding...
Grappling With Epigenetics, Intergenerational Trauma & the Maternal Line
Our DNA isn't just a blueprint; it's a story woven with echoes of our ancestors' triumphs and traumas. Intergenerational trauma, etched through the science of epigenetics, can explain unseen burdens...
Sangria Style Mulled Wine
Growing up in Mexico, Hilary always looked forward to sweet ponche at Christmas. But since moving to Europe, she has embraced my German roots with gluhwein, or mulled wine. Now, she loves to combine...
Defining your Postpartum Village
As a new mother, it's easy to focus solely on your baby's needs, overlooking your own. But postpartum care is crucial for both your physical and mental well-being. This guide...
Losing Myself in (M)otherhood: a Journey to Reclaiming Me.
In becoming a mother, I met another version of myself I never anticipated. The one who hit rock bottom, whose heart was heavy, and whose panic was relentless. I was...
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