The Relationship Check-In Guide is a gentle, supportive resource created for parents who want to stay emotionally connected while navigating the realities of life after kids. Because I only have to scroll on the mum Facebook pages to know what a common topic this is and how much we all find the changes of our relationship post children pretty bloody huge!
It’s designed to help couples slow down, check in with each other, and create space for conversations that often get lost in the busyness of parenting. The guide acknowledges how much shifts once children enter the picture and offers reassurance that feeling disconnected doesn’t mean your relationship is failing, it usually means you’re in a demanding season and there are ways to communicate that.
Inside, you’ll be guided through how to approach regular check-ins in a way that feels safe, realistic, and doable for parents with limited time and energy. There is a strong focus on lowering expectations, reducing defensiveness, and learning how to talk when things aren’t already at breaking point.
The guide gently holds space for topics that commonly sit under the surface for parents, including support, mental load, resentment, emotional safety, and intimacy after children. Rather than pushing for solutions, it encourages understanding, curiosity, and shared responsibility.
You’ll also find thoughtful prompts to help open conversations when words feel hard to find, with the intention of helping couples feel more like a team again, not just co-parents managing logistics.
This is not a clinical or expert-led resource, however it’s grounded in lived experience, honesty, and a mum who values working on my marriage in the midst of kids. It’s a guide you can return to during hard seasons and good ones, using it at your own pace, in a way that suits your family.
Created with love, for tired parents who still want to choose each other.
A resource dedicated to the mothers battling intrusive thoughts, unattainable standards and pressure on themselves and struggling with the feelings of failing motherhood (when that is NOT the truth) this is for you, I hope it can provide some tangible tools and also reassure you that you are not alone when it comes to anxiety in motherhood 💗
Hey mama! This is a guide to help you get in touch with your body before your sweet baby enters this world. A perineal massage focuses on the perineum - the area between the vaginal opening and the anus - with the aim of stretching the perineum and making it more elastic to reduce the risk of tearing during childbirth! Of course, it’s not guaranteed that you will not have a tear or an epistiomy, but why not give your perineum the best chance right. Get calm, get comfy and enjoy this step by step guide on how to effectively prep this area for childbirth. xx
Want to write a birth plan but not sure where to begin? Want to know what your options actually are but not sure where to start? This is for you!
This birth plan template is there for you to work from so that you can have a think about the different types of decisions that may come up whilst getting clear on the type of birth you desire. Does that mean that bringing this sweet little piece of paper is going to guarantee a birth outcome? No, but it is going to put you in the drivers seat.
If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Looking for a quick and easy guide to provide some prompts on how best you can support your partner? Look no further - this four page PDF will give you the best bits on how you can provide assistance to your partner through early labour through to delivery.
There is nothing that completely alters your life and relationship like having children. Even the strongest couples can feel the distance and changes that come when your focus in no longer only on your partner and is strongly shifted towards the new little love bundle you created together.
I am really big on growth and working on the intimate relationship with our partners post baby because often I feel we are left in the dark with just how much it changes post children. Often we can feel completely burnt out after a long day of work/parenting and not have a whole lot left to give our relationships.
I created a printable PDF with a 80 different conversation starters that you can have with your loved one. Whether you do these on a date night or at the end of a busy day, sometimes we know we want to talk to our partner about some deeper issues but do not know where to start so this is perfect for those fried parent brains.
From finances to intimacy to communication, these cover so many topics that are important to keeping a relationship moving in a good direction post children. All you have to do is print and cut!
We often prepare so much for the birth and not so much for the postpartum. I found myself getting overwhelmed with all the information out there so this is a document made with love from one mama to another but with these eyes of a doula on how to live your best postpartum life.
A 55 page guide covering topics such as...
Product recommendations for postpartum
What to expect during this time
Tips on managing a healthy postpartum
What foods to eat during the forth trimester
Navigating sex during postpartum
Nourishing your body
How to support your partner during her postpartum
Mental health disorders and support resources
A 10 page postpartum plan template for you to print off and fill in with your partner and use so you can get clear on your postpartum vision & values surrounding your parenting goals.
I would also recommend purchasing 'the breastfeeding guide' alongside the postpartum guide to give you a comprehensive insight into all things breastfeeding!
Sending all my love for a happy & healthy forth trimester x
A lovingly made guide to support mamas who want to know more about the path of caesarean ‘just in case’ or for those who have actively made the decision that this is the birth path for them. Here you will find a 26 page guide covering sub topics like..
Reasons for an emergency caesarean
The different categories of a caesarean
Making a caesarean birth plan
What actually happens during a caesarean
Maternal assisted caesareans
How to have a gentle caesarean
Breastfeeding after your caesarean
Recovery & postpartum after a caesarean
There shouldn’t be a thing left uncovered by the time you are finished with the guide!
A lovingly made 15 page PDF to give you some gentle information into the journey of breastfeeding. If you are wanting a easy to follow guide at your fingertips to give you a good basic overview of breastfeeding as well as lots of local (Adelaide) resources - this is for you.
I can also send you a pre-made breastfeeding plan for you to give to your care provider, please email me at marley@motheringthemama.com.au to receive your free copy.
A lovingly made 15 page comprehensive guide to support you on your way to a VBAC including questions to ask care providers & how to prepare your mind and body for your upcoming birth.
Covering the important topics such as..
Tips for planning your VBAC
Questions to ask a care provider to work out if they are tolerant or supportive
Statistics surrounding VBAC
Benefits of a VBAC
Physically & mentally preparing for your VBAC
Additional resources including podcasts, books & websites
