June Girlie Updates

New research about working mums and breastfeeding.

The great debate - sexes split over what they find attractive. 

Farrah Fawcett - Feminist Icon?

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PMS or princess?

A male friend asked me recently if PMS was just an excuse for women.  "Excuse for what?" I asked.  "You know, so a woman can be more…difficult, than usual."
Since when do we need an excuse?  I jest, of course, but PMS is complex and an area of female health that is rife with misconceptions.  It [...]

Bounce Back after baby…

Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts and Cate Blanchett have unveiled post-baby bodies in the past that have surprised women worldwide. 
Squeezing back into your favourite little black dress so soon after childbirth may not be a realistic option for new mums who don’t have the luxury and expertise of a full-time dietician, nanny and personal trainer, [...]

A time to kick but…

The stick or the candy?  Which approach gets the most out of people and the most from ourselves?  Ever been accused of being too hard on yourself?  I have and you probably have too - comes with the territory of trying to be superwoman and leap from tall buildings.

On your bike Ms Jodie…

When you have a monumental birthday approaching, it is hard not to really start thinking about your life. 
Birthdays often serve as milestones in our lives where we check-in to see if life is progressing (as we think it should.)  If only life was this straight forward! 

Mums with cancer needing help…

Mummy’s Wish is a not-for-profit charity that focuses on supporting mothers diagnosed with cancer while either pregnant or with young children in South East Queensland.
Their mission is to support mums with young families to help them and their family cope with many of the challenges they face while undergoing treatment.