As a new mum I found those first few weeks at home so tough. You’re physically, emotionally and mentally drained, and caring for yourself can often be the last thing on your mind.

It is so important to get support however you can during those first weeks and months. Learn about how I now support new mums in their own home. If you are a new mum or pregnant in South Adelaide, this one is particularly for you.

You’re well into your third trimester and brimming with excitement to meet your little bundle. Perhaps you’ve already gone on maternity leave, and have had time to ‘nest’ and prepare your home and nursery.

This is the perfect time to start thinking about packing your hospital bag, not always the easiest task. Now, it’s important to cover your bases but you also don’t want to be rummaging through mountains of things to retrieve what you need. Especially when you may be unable to do it yourself. If you want to skip the rest, here’s a little checklist I’ve created for you.