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Dr Jess Michaels Osteopath, Birth Doula and HypnoBirth Educator (IBCLC in training)

26/10/2026

Is it colic or is it just normal newborn behaviour!?

18/10/2026

Anybody else….?
Breville Australia how we going on that silent coffee machine.. asking for all the tired mums!

16/10/2026

I absolutely LOVE seeing Witney Carson still burning up the dance floor on Dancing with the Stars, FIVE months pregnant! 🔥🤰💃

And I love even more that a major television network is celebrating and supporting her through it!

As a former professional dancer, I remember genuinely believing that falling pregnant would mean the end of my dancing career.

But after having my first daughter, I was blown away by what my body was capable of. I felt strong, fit and honestly, I was in some of the best shape of my life!

It made me realise that motherhood didn’t have to mean the end of dancing at all.

Of course, my career took a different direction and now I’m DEEP in the wonderful world of pregnancy and birth. 😂

But seeing Witney out there doing what she loves, with her beautiful growing belly, makes me SO happy.

Pregnancy is not a disease. It’s not automatically a reason to stop moving, exercising or doing the things you love.

Every pregnancy is different, but for women with uncomplicated pregnancies, continuing the activities they’re accustomed to can be absolutely wonderful.

MORE OF THIS PLEASE! 👏❤️

Let’s celebrate strong, active pregnant women and stop treating pregnancy like a medical condition in itself.

StrongMamas

13/10/2026

They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.

I’m not sure I agree. 😂

Because when you create something you believe in so deeply, sometimes you work harder than you ever have before.

And that’s exactly where I am right now.

I have SO much passion, inspiration and motivation to share The Birth Sling with the world. Not because I want to sell more products, but because I genuinely believe in what I’ve created and I want more women to know what’s possible when they’re supported to move, trust their bodies and explore their options in birth.

But I’m also deep in my motherhood season. Raising two little girls who need their mama, while trying to grow a business that feels so much bigger than me.

And some days, juggling those two worlds feels almost impossible.

There are late nights, unfinished to do lists, ideas I can’t find the time to bring to life and a constant feeling that there just aren’t enough hours in the day.

But there’s also so much joy in it all.

Because I love being their mama. And I love this work. And I don’t want to have to choose between the two.

So I’ll keep showing up, even if it’s a little messy. Even if it’s slower than I’d like. Even if most of the work happens after bedtime.

Because I know why I started.

And if I can help even one more woman feel informed, supported and confident in her birth choices, then this work means something. ❤️

Here’s to all the mamas raising babies while trying to bring their big ideas into the world. It’s a lot, isn’t it? 🥹

13/10/2026

MAMA MONDAYS 💗

(I tried posting this on Monday but it sat loading for over 24hours… who really cares though right!?)

I almost didn’t post this because it’s so late and Monday is practically over… but here we are!

And maybe this is exactly the reminder some mama out there needs to hear tonight.

YOU matter too, mama. Your happiness matters. Your dreams matter. Your life outside of motherhood matters.

And here’s something I found really interesting…

Research exploring maternal life satisfaction and child development suggests that a mother’s happiness and satisfaction with her own life are associated with positive outcomes for her children’s emotional wellbeing and development.

Let that sink in for a moment.

Maybe being a good mum isn’t about having the perfect lunchboxes, the cleanest house, the most structured routines or dedicating every waking moment to your children.

Maybe it’s also about allowing yourself to be a whole person.

A woman who has passions, friendships, ambitions, interests and things that bring her genuine joy outside of motherhood.

Because our children don’t just need us to be there for them. They also benefit from seeing us happy, fulfilled and enjoying our own lives.

And I think sometimes, as mothers, we forget that.

So here’s your little Monday night reminder…

You are allowed to love being a mother AND want more for yourself.

You are allowed to prioritise your own happiness without feeling guilty about it.

And perhaps one of the most beautiful things we can model for our children is what it looks like to be a woman who genuinely enjoys her life. 💗

Happy Mama Monday (just made it! 😂)

Love, Jess x

13/10/2026

MAMA MONDAYS 💗

(It’s still Monday, right?! 😅)

I almost didn’t post this because it’s so late and Monday is practically over… but here we are!

And maybe this is exactly the reminder some mama out there needs to hear tonight.

YOU matter too, mama. Your happiness matters. Your dreams matter. Your life outside of motherhood matters.

And here’s something I found really interesting…

Research exploring maternal life satisfaction and child development suggests that a mother’s happiness and satisfaction with her own life are associated with positive outcomes for her children’s emotional wellbeing and development.

Let that sink in for a moment.

Maybe being a good mum isn’t about having the perfect lunchboxes, the cleanest house, the most structured routines or dedicating every waking moment to your children.

Maybe it’s also about allowing yourself to be a whole person.

A woman who has passions, friendships, ambitions, interests and things that bring her genuine joy outside of motherhood.

Because our children don’t just need us to be there for them. They also benefit from seeing us happy, fulfilled and enjoying our own lives.

And I think sometimes, as mothers, we forget that.

So here’s your little Monday night reminder…

You are allowed to love being a mother AND want more for yourself.

You are allowed to prioritise your own happiness without feeling guilty about it.

And perhaps one of the most beautiful things we can model for our children is what it looks like to be a woman who genuinely enjoys her life. 💗

Happy Mama Monday (just made it! 😂)

Love, Jess x

09/10/2026

Can we please stop confusing a woman’s desire for physiological birth with a desire to experience pain?

They’re not the same thing.

Choosing an unmedicated birth isn’t about winning a medal or proving how much pain you can tolerate.

For many women, it’s an informed decision based on understanding the benefits of physiological birth and the potential risks and tradeoffs of medical interventions.

This isn’t about judging women who choose an epidural or induction. Every woman deserves to make the choices that feel right for her.

But let’s stop dismissing women who choose physiological birth as though they’re putting themselves through pain for absolutely no reason.

There is so much more to birth than pain relief. ❤️

07/10/2026

A friend messaged me recently after being told by a healthcare practitioner that she shouldn’t be breastfeeding her 5 week old baby more often than every two hours… and that she should find other ways to settle her baby rather than offering the breast every time.

And I was LIVID.

Because breastfeeding a 5 week old baby is about so much more than nutrition.

It’s food, yes. But it’s also comfort.
Connection.
Regulation.
Warmth.
Safety.
Sucking.
Skin to skin.
Falling asleep.
Reconnecting with mum.

And yes, babies can absolutely want to breastfeed again before two hours have passed. Cluster feeding and periods of very frequent feeding can be completely normal in these early weeks.

What bothered me most was that this mum already felt like the advice didn’t sit right.

Her baby was unsettled.
She offered the breast.
Her baby settled.

Her instincts were telling her something.

And then someone in a position of authority made her question it.

Of course there are times when feeding patterns, weight gain, milk transfer or persistent unsettled behaviour need individual assessment. But arbitrary rules about how often a young breastfed baby “should” feed can create doubt where there didn’t need to be any.

Breastfeeding isn’t a bad habit.

The breast isn’t just a food source.

And responding to your baby’s cues isn’t something we need to train mothers out of. 🤍

Sometimes the reassurance a mum needs is simply:

You know your baby. Trust what you’re seeing.

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