Body Image Rewritten Pregnancy, although beautiful, can be filled with different emotions...

WORDS: Georgie Thomas

Feeling out of control of what your body is doing can really bring your body image struggles to the surface.

Then the fear and pressure starts building towards the end thinking ‘how the hell am I going to bounce back after this?’

I have felt all of this in the past and it’s unfortunate not only how common these feelings are amongst women, but how little it is spoken about. You don’t want to seem ungrateful because being able to have a baby is such a gift…but for some it’s also terrifying. No matter how you are feeling about it, it’s ok, you are human and you are not alone.

I could write a whole book on this but I am going to keep it simple for you… If you are planning on falling pregnant, you are currently pregnant or you are postpartum it is never too

The mums behind MISSTA

The idea for the formula feeding thermos bottle came to Demi Duncan and Melinda Baxter, two Australian mums, during their separate journeys through motherhood. They noticed the taboo nature of formula feeding and were heartbroken to hear how many parents felt ashamed and judged for using formula. Missta was born out of the desire to simplify life for these formula feeding parents.

Want to know more about the amazing mums who created Missta? We had a little chat with Demi and Melinda to get the inside scoop!

If it wasn’t for Missta, what else would you be doing?

Melinda: Makeup artist

Demi: I have no idea! Maybe organising someone’s life? Or running socials for another business.

Who do you look up to in life or in business?

Melinda: My entire extended family I love and look up to.

Demi: I admire my husband’s work late to work on mending your relationship with your body. I highly recommend doing this, no matter where you are in your journey, so you can enjoy each stage for what it is and not get tied up with society's expectations, especially postpartum, as it can feel like a lot!

Having a baby can be one of the most magical times in your life and can be the catalyst to having a better relationship with your body than ever before. You just need to work on letting go of those past limiting beliefs you have held for so long and rewrite new ones.

One thing that really helped me throughout my pregnancy and postpartum was choosing my own narrative. There are so many stories and beliefs from society and other people from their own experiences and I found that a lot of them were negative.

I want to remind you that their experiences are theirs… not yours. Everyone is so different but you have the power to choose and feel what you want. You have the power to create a positive experience for yourself.

So choose what feels good to you at this moment and leave the rest. This is your time, your journey, your life.

Most of all, don’t be afraid to talk about what you are feeling as it’s ALL VALID. This is one of the biggest transitions you will ever go through in your life and although it can feel scary, although it can feel like you don’t have any control, it has the power to be the best thing you have ever gone through.

If you feel like it’s time to work on your mindset and you want some help, check out my free workshop that will help you rewrite your mindset. bodyimagerewritten.com

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What is Missta?

Missta is the original thermos with an innovative smart lid designed specifically for safe formula feeding.

The 750ml/25oz thermos bottle keeps sterilised water warm for up to 12hrs. With an inbuilt temperature light indicator located in the lid, Missta lets you know if the water is at a safe serving temperature to mix with formula when feeding.

RRP $95.00 ethic and my mum's one-in-a-million. I can only hope I’m like her in some small way as a mum.

What are etched others hidden talents or secret hobbies we should know about?

Melinda: Demi is a gun at organising people and events.

Demi: Melinda can sing and cookshe’s basically a chef at home and would be a Tik Tok superstar if she was interested in it more!

What are each other's best traits?

Melinda: Demi is organised, honest, reliable and fair.

Demi: Melinda is so likeable by everyone. She is creative and is constantly putting everyone before herself literally!