PakMag Mackay March 2015 Issue 29 by Grand Publishing

ISSUE NO. 29 MAR 2015 MACKAY / WHITSUNDAYS

COVER PHOTO Ta Da Photography

Maternity Edition Free

ISSUE NO. 29 MAR 2015

CONTENTS 06 #TRENDING

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08 STYLISH MATERNITY WEAR

Feature Story

11 PLANNING FOR PARENTHOOD 15 START WELL - FINISH WELL

Hello and welcome to PakMag’s first ever magazine dedicated to Maternity and Baby. Having a baby is such a special time and there is always plenty to read up on. I was blessed last month to be with one of my friends as she delivered her first baby - it was an amazing experience and a real eye opener to be a birthing partner. It gave me a new perspective of what my husband went through and how amazing women are. I would like to dedicate this edition to Clare: an amazing lady, teacher and mother of two young boys that lost her battle with Leukaemia last year. Please support the World’s Greatest Shave this month as it raises money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Check out www.worldsgreatestshave.com.au to find out more. We also have our Easter Events this month. I can’t wait to see the Easter outfits and your kids’ faces when we bring out the Easter Bunny and give them lots of chocolate! Until next time, have a fantastic month, and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

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17 BUMP & BUB 18 WIN BABY PRODUCTS 21 HEALTH 23 WHAT'S ON GUIDE 25 MINI MAG 33 ENTERTAINMENT 35 MACKAY BIRTH CENTRE 36 HOME

Parents Retreat

39 HOME PRODUCTS

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41 DIY HOME 43 MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

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RRP $23.05 WEB www.modernbelle.com.au A user-friendly alternative to a maternity belt, this pregnancy belly band provides extra belly and lower back support. It also creates a smooth look under clothing. A must-have body shaper support piece for all pregnant women, soft and comfortable for all day wear.

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KULCAR AUS. RRP $129.00 WEB www.ellej.com.au The last thing anyone wants to do after a long, relaxing day on the beach in the middle of summer is hop into a car that feels like an oven. Thankfully, Kulcar Australia has an innovative solution that will have Aussies breathing a sigh of relief. Kulcar is a solar powered car ventilator that vents out hot air in cars while parked under the sun unattended. Kulcar does not require any power and operates purely off a solar panel. Given that the Kulcar is powered solely by a five volt high efficiency solar cell, it is environmentally friendly as well as convenient. It also eliminates the need to run air conditioning at full pelt, which reduces fuel consumption. ENTER www.pakmag.com.au

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CROWNS FIT FOR A PRINCESS WEB www.oliviaanncollections.com Olivia Ann Collections offer beautiful, hand-sculpted lace crowns for little princesses and princes! All crowns are handmade and baked for 14 hours, putting them through the unique Olivia Ann production process that produces some of the firmest crowns on the market. What’s more, they are waterproof and come packaged in their own keepsake box - perfect for keeping on display while not in use. Newborn size crowns start from just $16 plus shipping. Also available on www.etsy.com.

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JAY LAGA'AIA FAMILY TIME RRP $14.99 "Family Time" is the fun new children’s album from ARIA nominee Jay Laga’aia, one of Australia’s most recognised faces in television. Featuring duets and backing vocals with his own daughters, Georgia Rose, Katie and Bella, “Family time” is a true musical reflection of a childhood filled with wondrous vocal adventures. From the title track, “Family Time”, through to a rapping welcome “Hi Jay”, “Family Time” takes us on a journey to old and new featuring some of the most loved songs like “Never Smile at a Crocodile”, “How Much is that Doggy in the Window” and “Lion Sleeps Tonight”. Jay is one of Playschool’s most popular hosts airing daily on ABC4Kids and has a new TV series “Jay’s Jungle” that will air on the Seven Network in early 2015. ENTER www.pakmag.com.au

BIRDS PINK GREY BIRTH PRINT RRP $38.50 WEB www.printspace.com.au A personalised boutique birth print is not only the ideal way to mark the arrival of your little one but also look gorgeous hung on a nursery wall. Printspace offer timeless designs that will grow as your baby does and become a keepsake item for them to hold on to through the years. Each print is made for you to your specifications – input baby’s name and birth details – and choose your design and colour scheme to suit your décor. Prints come unframed in either 8x10” or 12x16” but will fit standard frames.

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Stylish Wear

FOR A STYLISH MUM-TO-BE

Congratulations! You have just found out you are pregnant and already you feel like your clothes are not fitting you. You sit down in your favourite pair of jeans and feel like you are being cut in half. Being comfortable and stylish is an important part of feeling great during your pregnancy, so how do you get the best value and style from your maternity wardrobe? For most women there are two stages of buying - firstly when you are newly pregnant and things are starting to get a bit tight and uncomfortable. Then secondly, when you have come into your last trimester you realise how much your size and shape has changed due to your growing bump. With the first stage of buying it is about purchasing key pieces. Just as you have with your prepregnancy wardrobe, look for key pieces which you can wear multiple times per week if needed. If you are

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working invest in a good quality pair of maternity work pants or skirts. Specialist maternity labels use high quality fabrics and most styles will include an adjustable waistband to help see you through your pregnancy, giving you the best value for money in the long run. Look for a maternity store which offers free maternity styling sessions. Don’t be afraid to try different things on – you can be pleasantly surprised how your bump can change your style. As you enter the last trimester, reality hits as to how much your body has changed due to your growing baby and pieces you bought early on may not quite be suitable for much longer. This is the time to start looking at tops and dresses which are also suitable for breastfeeding as these pieces will cover you for the remaining weeks of your pregnancy and for the first few months when baby arrives and you are still getting back to your pre-baby body. It is important when looking for tops for breastfeeding that you feel comfortable and that they don’t

interfere with your baby getting good attachment to the breast. Wearing tops which are awkward to lift up not only make getting your baby to attach more difficult, they also tend to expose your ‘mummy tummy’ which can make you feel even more selfconscious when out in public. All this adds to unnecessary stress which babies can pick up on. Breastfeeding singlets are a fantastic inventio, and are a must have in your hospital bag as they make learning to breastfeed and night feeding less stressful. They can be worn as daywear at home, for sleeping or layered under a t-shirt. At this stage usually three to four tops, three breastfeeding singlets and a dress will cover you for the last trimester and into the breastfeeding stage. You will wear these pieces multiple times a week for around six months so purchase quality items that you know will stand the time. Leia Williams is the owner of Elle J and mum of two gorgeous gingerhaired boys. Visit: www.ellej.com.au

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Always have a good cardy - a must have for hospital and can be worn post pregnancy

Wrap style dresses are super comfy and can be adjusted as your bump grows

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PLANNING FOR PARENTHOOD PRE-CONCEPTION HEALTH

When used in conjunction with conventional medicine, acupuncture has been shown to increase fertility by reducing stress, increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs and balancing the endocrine system. Visit your GP for a checkup and ensure you are up to date with your immunisations and have had a recent pap smear. Mackay GP Superclinic offers extended opening hours, including weekend care in a convenient location at 1 Old Eimeo Road. Visit them online at www.gp.mackaygpsuperclinic.com.au Give up smoking. Quitline provides a free, confidential and individually tailored service to assist you in the process of quitting smoking. You can access this telephone service by calling 13 7848 (13 QUIT) from anywhere in Australia. Begin taking folate and prenatal vitamins. Start at least a month before you're planning to get pregnant to lower the chances of certain birth defects.

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If you have not been able to get pregnant after trying for 1 year (or 6 months if you are over 35) you should speak with your doctor about fertility help. Assisted fertility services are not available through the public health system. There are a number of private clinics across Queensland - speak with your doctor for a referral. As a private health service you will be responsible for the cost of your treatment, however you may be able to claim some of the cost back through Medicare orprivate health insurance.

FINANCE/LEGAL Private Health and Obstetric services If you want to be covered for obstetrics (pregnancy and birth related services) in a private hospital and with a private obstetrician, you need to take out private hospital cover or upgrade your existing policy well before you’re pregnant. All health funds have a 12 month waiting period for obstetric services and they’re usually very strict in applying this rule. This means you need to have held the appropriate level of private health cover for at least 12 months before you’re admitted to hospital. In order to cover your baby from birth, without waiting periods, you must check that your hospital policy will cover dependent children as well as yourself. A single hospital policy covers you – but it won’t cover your baby. It’s important to ensure your baby is covered from birth in case he or she requires hospital care immediately. This could occur in cases of premature birth where a baby is admitted to a Special Care Nursery or Intensive Care Unit. This type of admission is very costly and can rise into the tens of thousands of dollars. Every fund has different rules about covering newborn babies. Check with your health fund as early as you can about which rules apply to you. Parental leave entitlements: Employees can get parental leave when a child is born or adopted. Parental leave entitlements include: • maternity leave • paternity and partner leave • adoption leave • special maternity leave • a safe job and no safe job leave • a right to return to old job.

The Paid Parental Leave scheme provides Financial support for up to 18 weeks to help eligible parents take time off work to care for a newborn or recently adopted child. This is separate to any leave entitlements offered by your employer. If you’re unsure about what you may be entitled to, talk to your Human Resources department or contact Centrelink.

DAYCARE

It may seem a long way off when you are first planning on pregnancy but consider your options regarding daycare, especially if you plan on returning to the workforce after giving birth. Competition for positions can be tough and many people don’t realise how expensive care can be so it’s a great idea to plan ahead. A website to check for vacancies and rates in your area is www.careforkids.com.au Birralee Child Care Association Incorporated offers a fully air conditioned Centre providing all meals daily (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack). There are three staff at all times, a lead Educator and two assistants, all of which are fully qualified. The educational program is developed with age appropriate activities and experiences providing indoor and outdoor play. For more information call 4952 3585.

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Family planning and unplanned pregnancy: When you find out about an unplanned pregnancy, you may experience feelings ranging from shock and excitement, through to grief and anxiety. A family planning specialist or counselling service can provide up-to-date information and advice to help you address your feelings and concerns, know your rights and make a fully informed decision.

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Family planning advice and counselling services can be accessed through: • Y our GP • Family Planning Queensland: www.fpq.com.au • Women’s Health Queensland: www.womhealth.org.au You can also access information and advice from: • Children by choice phone 1800 177 725 • Pregnancy Birth and Baby phone 1800 882 436 • 13 HEALTH - 13 43 25 84 • Lifeline - phone 13 11 14. Depression and anxiety are the most common types of mental health conditions in the perinatal period, and can occur at any time during pregnancy or in the weeks and months following childbirth (often referred to as postpartum or postnatal depression / anxiety, or PND). Other serious mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder and puerperal (postpartum) psychosis, can also occur at this time. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au Where you choose to give birth may be dependent on several factors including whether you have health insurance, what kind of birth you are aiming to have and where you live. To examine and compare your options visit www.havingababy.org.au Chiropractic is used during pregnancy and after the birth for treating back pain, pelvic discomfort, symphysis pain and muscle spasm. In more recent years there has been a trend towards treating unsettled, irritable babies who may have experienced a complicated birth with gentle chiropractic manipulations of the baby's skull and spine. Chiropractic has also been demonstrated to assist in instances where baby is presenting breech (sometimes in conjunction with acupuncture) to avoid a potential c-section or breech birth. Find a member of the Chiropractors Association of Australia at: www.chiropractors.asn.au

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Herbelly Tea Tales offers a delightfully delicious range of loose leaf teas, inspired by new and expectant mothers. Each blend has been lovingly created under naturopathic guidance to be safe and beneficial for mothers at all stages of pregnancy and parenting. From nausea and fluid retention, to baby blues and breastfeeding – there is a yummy blend that will help in the battle against many common pregnancy woes. Visit www.herbellyteatales.com.au In Queensland, there are four main options for where to have a baby: • Public hospital • Public birth centre • Private hospital • Out of hospital (e.g. home) Mackay Base Hospital offers antenatal clinics, including antenatal and postnatal education, maternity ward and labour suite, extended and early discharge midwifery service and outreach maternity services. The Mackay Birth Centre provides a nurturing environment for antenatal, birth and postnatal care and offers access to waterbirth facilities.

THINGS TO BUY For PakMag's full list of what to pack and what to buy, visit www.pakmag.com.au ELLE J has everything you need for a comfortable, stylish pregnancy as well as all the essentials for your new addition including handmade baby clothes, nursery décor, furniture and linen. Visit www.ellej.com.au KIDSAFE is an independent, notfor-profit, community organisation dedicated to the prevention of unintentional injury and injury death in children from birth to 16 years of age. Providing resources, information and education to parents, carers and others on the hazards children face and what can be done to prevent these injuries occurring, Kidsafe hires child car seats and capsules, installs and checks child car seats and certifies family day car seats.

The professionally trained staff can answer questions on the child car restraint rules and how to choose and use child car seats. Baby capsule hire is available from $14.17 per month (minimum hire period of 6 months). Installation and training on the use of the capsule is included in this price. Visit www.kidsafeqld.com.au for your closest location.

MATERNITY AND NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY Capture your pregnancy and those precious first weeks - newborns are not little for very long at all and it is easy to forget the little fingers, lips and toes of a newborn, photography captures these moments forever. Ta Da Photography provides a stress-free, relaxed photography experience that results in gorgeous images that you will treasure forever. Visit tadaphotos.com.au for more information.

PARENTHOOD FINANCE/LEGAL A legal guardian is an adult designated to care for a child in case both parents die before that child reaches adulthood. While the thought might make you shudder, you need to choose a guardian so the courts don't do it for you if the worst should happen. Deciding who will raise your child in your absence is one of the toughest decisions you'll face as a parent. Many parents say the first step is to admit that no one is good enough. Once you get past the idea that the best parent for your child is you and no one else can compare, you can move on to choosing the next best person. Make a list of all the possible candidates, and then sit down with your partner and talk over the pros and cons of each one. The person you select as guardian may have a huge task ahead. She would have to meet your child's

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emotional and physical needs and raise your child to be a competent and fulfilled adult. Take the time to document your hopes and expectations for raising your child in a letter and attach it to your will. For more information about making a will and choosing guardians visit www.moneysmart.gov.au It may seem a long way off when you are first planning on pregnancy but consider your options regarding daycare, especially if you plan on returning to the workforce after giving birth. Competition for positions can be tough and many people don’t realise how expensive care can be so it’s a great idea to plan ahead. A website to check for vacancies and rates in your area is www.careforkids.com.au Open a bank account for baby Queensland Country Credit Union offers Student Money Saver accounts which are ideal as a children’s account that educates about money and encourages faster saving by paying bonus interest each month.

HEALTH The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia's largest breastfeeding information and support service. Breastfeeding is a practical, learned skill and ABA help more than 80,000 mothers each year. ABA also provides up-to-date information and continuing education for thousands of health professionals working with mothers and babies. Call the Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) or visit www.breastfeeding.asn.au Baby Massage. Infant massage helps babies sleep better and cry less, assisting with symptoms of colic, constipation and wind. Mums and Dads can benefit too, massaging your baby helps to decrease stress and anxiety and helps you feel calm and relaxed. Mums who have postnatal depression find some relief from their symptoms once they commence massage with their babies. Mums, Dads and babies all benefit from this quality one to one time together, with enhanced bonding for life.

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Tiny Hearts Paediatric First Aid provide the highest quality training for parents, expecting parents, grandparents, siblings, family members and anyone who is responsible for the health and safety of babies and children. Would you know what actions to take if your baby or children suddenly became seriously injured or ill? It is our mission to educate the community in the importance of Paediatric First Aid and the skills of CPR. Tiny Hearts courses are designed by paramedics. www.tinyheartsfirstaid.com Playgroup QLD. Playgroups are an informal session where mums, dads, grandparents, carers, children and babies meet together each week in a relaxed environment. At Playgroup, families are given the opportunity to connect with other families in their local communities, to share knowledge, seek advice and gain invaluable support. To find a playgroup visit: www.playgroupqueensland.com.au

USEFUL CONTACTS

Miracle Babies Foundation is Australia’s leading organisation supporting premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for them. Every year in Australia around 45,000 newborn babies require the help of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN). 25,000 of these babies are born premature and up to 1000 babies lose their fight for life. www.miraclebabies.org.au or call 1300 622 243. SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and supporting bereaved families. We deliver on our vision through world class research; evidence based education and bereavement support; and advocacy. www.sidsandkids.org Miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death support: The Sands Queensland mission is to lead the community in support and advocacy for parents and families who experience the death of their baby before, during or after birth. Call 1300 0 Sands (1300 072 637) or visit www.sandsqld.com

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START WELL-FINISH WELL STORY Dr Craig Murison

It seems at the start of every year students and parents make decisions to do things differently, in ways intended to improve school results at the end of the semester or year. Students will decide to start writing more neatly in their exercise books, to listen more in class, to do their homework more diligently (and more often) and to get started on assignments earlier and not leave them to the last minute. Parents will establish a well-lit, quiet area, free from distractions, make rules about television viewing, begin the year checking homework and reviewing due dates for assignments and ask more regularly for feedback about how things are going.

Like many of the similar New Year's resolutions, these improvements often start

with good intentions and then slowly, or quickly in some cases, disappear - and things return to the way they have always been.

Sometimes this is just because it is hard to change habits. Maybe â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; just gets in the way. Sometimes it is because the initial conflicts these changes can create become just too difficult and it is easier to let it go.

It takes time to establish habits and it takes time to change habits once they are established. But it is always worth the effort.

The best thing parents can do is to consistently remain interested in what their

children are doing at school. Ask to see their exercise books. If they don't bring them home ask them to bring them home so you can see what work they are

doing. Many schools have Assessment Calendars available online these days.

If yours doesn't, ask the school to email you a copy of any assignment due dates as they come up. With the due dates for work it is easier for you to stay on top of where your child's work is at.

Have a look at homework sheets and work. Encourage your children in their efforts. Read with them, to them, and in front of them often.

As children get older parents seem to attend parent teacher meetings less frequently. Even if you feel you know where your child is at, go to as many of

these meetings as are available to you. It sends such a powerful message to your children that you are genuinely interested in their school education. It is great to start the school year well - it is better to also finish it well.

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HYPNOBIRTH Long time PakMag readers may recall that our Publisher Bree utilised hypnobirthing for the birth of her second son Sean, back in 2011. Recently she had the opportunity to act as a birth partner for one of her good friends who also utilised the technique. STORY Carly Hammersley Many expectant mums may have heard the term ‘hypnobirthing’ in passing but been hesitant to look into the concept more closely. The philosophy of hypnobirthing is that childbirth is a normal, healthy function that can be accomplished naturally, gently and safely. “When I undertook my hypnobirthing course prior to Sean’s birth I learned more about the actual process of childbirth as well as relaxation techniques and how to work with my body rather than against it.” “My first labour was traumatic - I had to be induced because I was two weeks overdue and then it all turned into a blur of immense pain and medical intervention. IV drips, epidural, episiotomy and a suction cap for baby left me feeling utterly exhausted and I felt like a failure.” Bree says when she discovered she was expecting a second child she immediately knew she wanted to have a more empowering experience of labour. Her research led her to discover hypnobirthing after also preparing herself physically though acupuncture, chiropractic and pilates. “I really didn’t know what hypnobirthing was but by doing the course I learned why I had the birthing experience I had the first time and how to make it different. Rather than approaching

this birth with fear and trepidation, these classes made me feel confident and positive that I could have a good birth. And I needed to believe that was possible.” Natural birth is not a new concept. Throughout history women have birthed naturally without the use of anaesthesia or many of the interventions that are common today.

Studies have shown that hypnosis and self-hypnosis during childbirth may lead to: • decreased average length of labour • lower caesarean section rates • decreased use of pain relief medication such as gas and epidurals • increased ease and comfort of labour and birth (self-reported and observed) • emotional satisfaction of having their birthing partners informed, involved and supportive. In addition to this, the majority of women experiencing hypnosis during childbirth in their second or subsequent births reported feeling more in control, confident, relaxed and focused, and less fearful, than during their other birthing experiences.

her quick labour. “It was her first baby and she totally rocked it, she did so well. I would definitely recommend hypnobirthing to all mums who want to be in control of their birth experience.”

WHAT IS HYPNOBIRTHING? • It is a philosophy and an approach to birthing. • It is understanding the physiology of natural undisturbed birth. • It is about how our mind affects our body in childbirth. • It is learning techniques to deeply relax. • It is about how to manage the sensations of labour. • It is about how your partner can support you. • It is about a gentle experience for mum, dad and baby.

Bree says her friend, who was having her first child, had to be induced and found hypnobirthing very beneficial in

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Silicone teething jewellery is the latest fashion trend suiting both fashionable mums and teething bubs. The Apricot Swirl is the latest colour release from Bubba Chew.

Total Bag Envy has a gorgeous range of nappy bags, perfect for the modern mum. Their styling is based around a handbag look with nappy bag function. On the outside they look like gorgeous handbags, yet the inside features pockets and compartments for a fully functioning nappy bag. Made from a high quality PU leather this bag is also easy to care for.

Post-natal shapewear is not just to help celebrities to get their pre-baby body back. Cantaloop have specially designed an affordable range of shapewear garments to help give women light compression and abdominal support after giving birth.

Bubba Chew products are BPA, Phthalates, PVC, cadmium and lead FREE. Made from food grade silicone they are great for teething babies to chew on. They are super easy to clean too - just wash in warm soapy water. Plus they make a great new baby gift for a stylish mumma. ENTER www.pakmag.com.au

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Each bag includes a change mat, insulated bottle bag and pram strap. The Tan Tempt is the number one selling nappy bag at Elle J because of its style and value for money.

The classic boxer design encases the stomach and thighs and gives a smooth look underneath your clothing. They also have briefs designed especially for c-sections. Made from a soft breathable microfibre material, these garments are a must have to help get your pre-baby body back.

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Little Bairn has a gorgeous range of natural products formulated by a mum for mothers and babies. After consultations with an aromatherapist and a midwife, the range is based on a 'less is best' approach - with each product made using simple ingredients which are natural and eczema friendly.

Elle J at Domain Central in Townsville is fast becoming North Queensland's leading supplier of stylish maternity and breastfeeding fashion.

Don't let morning sickness spoil the excitement of becoming a mum! A range of specialty tea blends made locally in Charters Towers. Quell the Queasies is a perfect blend to assist with the relief of morning sickness.

The range includes products suitable during pregnancy right through to a post-natal range.

Elle J also offer FREE in-store maternity styling sessions, where you work one-on-one with a staff member to put together your complete maternity look.

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LOVE YOUR GUTS! STORY Simone Kay If you’re a new mum, your abdominals, your pelvic floor, your whole body has been through a lot of new stuff. To get back to where you started (in terms of your physical self) you are going to need a new approach. What worked for your non-pregnant body, will almost certainly not work for your post natal one.

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Step one is simple, and oh so hard. Look down at your belly and love that thing! It has nurtured and grown your baby, it has been the incubator for life. If it doesn’t look quite right now, that’s ok, love it anyway. Step two - bravely go where you have not gone before. Consider and then embrace the idea that your core is more than your pelvic floor and transverse abdominus and integrating core into your movement and activities of daily living will be very beneficial. To strengthen your functional core start by eliminating the stuff that’s counterintuitive. No sit ups, no crunches, no planks. Every pregnant woman experiences a mild diastasis (separation of the linea alba) during pregnancy. Most will recover swiftly, some will take longer, and some may require the intervention of a physiotherapist or surgeon. The diastasis, regardless of the level, is made worse by the action of forward flexion - crunching the abdominals. Planks put pressure through shoulders and hips. Especially when the abdominals are weakened - so don’t do those either.

TRY THIS INSTEAD. 1. Rolling: The first ‘big’ movement your baby makes is to roll. Rolling creates awareness right through the body, and integrates the deep stabilisers and superficial abdominal muscles. Rolling is the foundation for all movement, and after periods of being sedentary or limited in movement, it can be a lot more challenging that you expect. It usually takes a baby about 12 - 16 weeks to get this right!! (Head to YouTube and look for Rolling Feldenkrais to get a bit of an idea of what it’s all about). 2. Crawling: Crawling patterns are fundamental to good movement. Strengthening shoulders by exerting force through the arms as they contact the ground, and co-ordinating the cross functional front and back lines of connective tissue in the body with alternating hand and foot patterns does great things for strengthening and integrating your core in movement. At the same time it enhances coordination and reaction skills. Rolling and crawling is something most of us need to relearn in our adult lives. In my eight years of working with new mums, and not so new mums, the effects of rolling patterns on gait and posture are instant and positive. Start slow and small and let your body dictate the rate of progress. Seek the advice of professionals that can help you identify any dysfunctional movement patterns, and then practice, like your baby does, so that you get it, you get it well, and it feels great.

STAYING HEALTHY THROUGH PREGNANCY STORY Dr John McIntosh In the nine months of pregnancy, your body goes through the most incredible changes and creation of a new human being. Keeping healthy during this time is very important for both of you. The first thing to consider is that pregnancy is not an illness but one of life’s normal stages – so you need to keep active and involved in life with only a few changes. Because your growing baby needs quality nutrition, you should be eating well – as always you need plenty of fresh fruit, vegies, protein, with extra calcium being needed from milk and dairy products. How much weight should you gain? The good news is that for once in your life, those few extra kilos aren't cause for concern. If you were underweight to start with, you might need to gain a few more kilos than the average mumto-be. But if you were heavier before your pregnancy, you'll probably need to keep your weight gain in check. Being overweight or gaining too much can lead to complications such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, birth defects or having a big baby. The average weight gain for a woman with a normal BMI is around 12.5kg.

Simone is a movement coach with a specialty in postnatal movement and fitness coaching and created Mumbalates to meet the exercise needs of all new mothers during the first six months of motherhood and beyond.

If you are physically well there is no problem keeping fully active and maintaining your usual exercise regime right up until your belly is so big that you can’t actually do the activity. Giving birth requires a lot of endurance - it will probably be the biggest physical test of your life - so staying fit and healthy will make that process much easier.

*The advice in this article is of a general nature and every individual will have different needs. Always consult your doctor before commencing any post natal exercise program.

Stay happy, positive and enjoy your time as you create a miracle!

Most of all though, love your tummy and the strength you can draw from it. Being a new mum is one of the most wonderful experiences we can have and a big part of that is getting to know the amazing new person that you have created.

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MARCH SUN 01 SUNDAY FAMILY RACING Mackay Turf Club 4952 1155 11.00am / Cost / Family Family

MON 02

BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 11.00am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

TUE 03 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 9.30am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Walkerston Library 4959 2545 10.30am / Free / Kids

"HAMMO PICKS KIDS ONLY RUN ON SUNDAY 8 AT 7.30AM" INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Finch Hatton Ambulance Station 4968 3863 10.00am / Free / Family

WED 04 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 10.00am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 10.30am / Free / Kids PARENTING GROUP (0-5 MONTHS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Womens Centre, Shakespeare St 4968 3863 9.30am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 9.15am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family HEARING CHECKS FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS AND OVER (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

THU 05 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 10.30am / Free / Kids POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM FOR PARENTS/CARERS (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 9.30am / Free / Adult

LAUNCH OF MARINA CITY FUN RUN/WALK Mackay City Centre Victoria Street www.lrcrunningclub.com/events 6.00pm / Donation / Family

SUN 08 KIDS ONLY RUN Caneland Park www.lrcrunningclub.com/events 7.30am / Donation / Kids

MON 09 BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids

INFANT/CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 11.00am / Free / Kids

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Bucasia State School 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

FRI 06 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

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MARCH TUE 10 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 9.30am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Walkerston Library 4959 2545 10.30am / Free / Kids

"BETH PICKS MID WEEK RACING ON THURSDAY 12 AT 11AM" INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 9.15am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 Years) Calen QCWA Hall 4968 3863 10.00am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

WED 11 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 10.00am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 10.30am / Free / Kids PARENTING GROUP (0-5 MONTHS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Womens Centre, Shakespeare St 4968 3863 9.30am / Free / Family

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4 YEAR OLD HEALTH CHECKS (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 / 8.30am / Free / Family HEARING CHECKS FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS AND OVER (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

THUR 12 MID WEEK RACING Mackay Turf Club 4952 1155 11.00am / Free / Family

STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 10.30am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family INFANT 0-8 WEEK OLD DROP IN CLINIC Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

FRI 13 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids

SUN 15 CENT SALE (PROCEEDS TO THE CURE BRAIN CANCER FOUNDATION) North Mackay Bowls Club 0438 880 981 12.00pm / Family SENSORY MOVIE, MADAGASCAR PENGUINS Mount Pleasant BCC Cinema sensorymovieday.mackay@hotmail.com 11:00am / Cost / Family

MON 16 BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 11.00am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Bucasia State School 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

TUE 17 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 9.30am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Walkerston Library 4959 2545 10.30am / Free / Kids

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MARCH INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Pioneer Valley School of Dance 4968 3863 / 9.30am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Pioneer Valley School of Dance 4968 3863 / 1.00pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 / 8.30am / Free / Family

WED 18 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 10.00am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 10.30am / Free / Kids PARENTING GROUP 0-5 MONTHS (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Womens Centre, Shakespeare St 4968 3863 / 9.30am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 / 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 9.15am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family HEARING CHECKS FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS AND OVER (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

THUR 19 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Mackay City Library

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"SCOTT PICKS EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA ON SUNDAY 22 AT 9.30AM" 4961 9387 10.30am / Free / Kids

SUN 22 Easter Eggstravaganza Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre - Centre Stage Foodcourt www.pakmag.com.au 9.30am / Free / Family

MON 23 Baby Bounce (0-18 months) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 11.00am / Free / Kids

TUE 24 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BUSINESS NETWORKING PAKMAG GIVEBACK MORNING Jamaica Blue, Caneland Central admin@pakmag.com.au 9.30am / Free / Adult STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Walkerston Library 4959 2545 10.30am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 / 8.30am / Free / Family

WED 25 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 / 10.00am / Free / Kids

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 9.15am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family 4 YEAR OLD HEALTH CHECKS (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 / 8.30am / Free / Family HEARING CHECKS FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS AND OVER (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 / 1.00pm / Free / Family

THU 26 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 10.30am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 / 8.30am / Free / Family

STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 10.30am / Free / Kids

INFANT 0-8 WEEK OLD DROP IN CLINIC Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

PARENTING GROUP 0-5 MONTHS (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Womens Centre, Shakespeare St 4968 3863 9.30am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 / 1.00pm / Free / Family

FRI 27 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids

SAT 28 NEW GROUP STARTS, LRC RUNNING CLUB 11 WEEK PROGRAM Metro Café, River Street www.lrcrunningclub.com/events 5.45am / Free / Family

MON 30 BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 11.00am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) Bucasia State School 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

TUE 31 STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0-18 MONTHS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 9.30am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2-5 YEARS) Walkerston Library 4959 2545 10.30am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

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REGULAR MARKETS

EUNGELLA MARKETS

SARINA SHOWGROUND MARKETS

MARIAN MARKETS

SEAFORTH MARKETS

Held 1st Sunday of the month (Apr to Dec) from 9am at the Eungella Memorial Hall - North Street

Held 3rd Sunday of the Month from 8am at Holy Rosary Church Anzac Avenue (Excluding May & Dec)

PAXTON'S NIGHT MARKETS

Held 1st Friday every 2nd month (Starting in Feb) from 5pm at Paxtons Warehouse

SARINA BEACH MARKETS 14th March from 8am at the Sarina Beach Foreshore

Held last Sunday of the month from 8am (March to December) - Bruce Hughway, Sarina

TWILIGHT MARKETS

Northern Beaches Bowls Club, 6pm to 9pm Please visit website for dates and theme www.nbbowls.com.au

WALKERSTON COUNTRY MARKETS

Held every Sunday from 8.30am at Palm Avenue, Seaforth

Held 1st Friday of each month from 6pm at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Walkerston

SHOWGROUND MARKETS

Held every Saturday from 6.30am at Milton St

TROPPO TREASURE MARKET

Held 2nd Sunday of the month from 7.30am to 11.30am at the Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre

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JOHN BUTLER TRIO LIVE AT THE MECC MARCH 11 AT 7:30PM MECC PLENARY HALLS ADMISSION $70.50 (ALL AGES EVENT) Originally scheduled to tour in October 2014, the hugely successful John Butler Trio had to postpone due to bass player Byron Luiters suffering from a broken wrist while snowboarding during some rare time off in New Zealand. All tickets for the October tour dates automatically became valid for the new show dates and tickets are still available to purchase to see this legendary group in action. With the change of dates comes a new opening act - We Two Thieves, the side project for both Mama Kin and Emily Lubitz from Tinpan Orange. These two songbirds will deliver a magical and mischievous set of soulful folk tunes from their debut album 'At Midnight We Ride'.

Is a festival of performance anywhere but a theatre in the nooks and crannies of Mackay and Isaac regions. Over ten days and two weekends, experience comedy in alleys, plays in parks, music in backyards, poetry in bowling clubs, Shakespeare in a cattleyard, walking tours, kids events and events where you may be the performance.

MACKAY MS SWIMATHON SUNDAY MARCH 8 FROM 6AM-6PM Pioneer Swim Centre, Malcomson Street, North Mackay. Goal: $30,000 Entry: Student: $20, Adult: $30, Family: $75 (2 Adults and 2 Children under 17) Visit: www.msswimathon. com.au/about-the-swim

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EASTER PAKCLUB SUNDAY MARCH 22 MOUNT PLEASANT SHOPPING CENTRE AT 9:30AM SHARP Join in the fun of the Easter Bonnet Parade, Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the one and only Easter Bunny! There will be great prizes for the best dressed (Easter theme) as well as lucky door prizes for attendees. Proudly presented by Zinc 101.9, Queensland Country Credit Union, Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre and PakMag.

Airlie Beach Foreshore by the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Great food, local produce and gifts

CANELAND CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE WORLDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GREATEST SHAVE MARCH 14 10AM-3PM Come and find the fun at Centre Stage near the restaurants below the foodcourt. Contact: 4944 7105 for further information.

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MACKAY BIRTH CENTRE Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, yet when preparing for the experience, the expectant mother will be bombarded with information. Much of it is well-meaning but can easily become overwhelming for the expecting family. At the Mackay Birth Centre the four dedicated, caring midwives provide personal support. It is a real benefit to have someone you know and trust by your side for support and guidance throughout your birth. ARTICLE Friends of the Mackay Birth Centre Committee PHOTOS Karen Day - Mackay Birth Photography NEW MUM SOPHIE BONANNO SHARED HER REASONS FOR CHOOSING THE MACKAY BIRTH CENTRE: “I remember the day my youngest brother Joseph was born at the Mackay Birth Centre. I was nine years old and remember thinking how much nicer it was than visiting the hospital where my other siblings were born. Eighteen years later when I found out I was pregnant, the first thing I did was call the Mackay Birth Centre and book myself in. Having a good relationship with my

midwife and a comfortable homelike environment really helped create calm, relaxing setting for the birth of my baby. Choosing the Mackay Birth Centre was the best decision I made and many other Mackay mums who made that choice will tell you the same thing." The Mackay Birth Centre was established over 20 years ago and is the oldest birth centre in Queensland. It is located in a separate building on the grounds of the Mackay Base Hospital and close to medical

assistance if needed. The Centre invites all new and expecting families to join the Friends of the Mackay Birth Centre for monthly morning tea events on the last Friday of every month at the Women’s Centre, 418 Shakespeare Street from 9.30-11.30am. Expecting mums can give the midwives a call for any questions or to book a tour on 4885 6933. Visit and “Like” the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ FriendsMackayBirthCentre for support and to stay connected.

WHY CHOOSE THE BIRTH CENTRE? • Minimum intervention • A calm relaxed, home-like environment • Continuity of care by one primary midwife and one back-up midwife • Natural pain relief such as water immersion, massage and movement • Mothers and Fathers are actively involved in the decision-making and encouraged to be in control of their own birth • Family-centred care where support partners and family are welcome during the birth of your child • Post-natal care and follow-up is provided in the mother’s own home

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PARENTS RETREAT If you’ve visited a display home or flicked through an architectural design magazine lately, you may have noticed a new trend that seems to be taking the interior design world by storm. STORY Carly Hammersley Just as open plan kitchens revolutionised the way we live a couple of decades ago, allowing mum (or whoever spends more time in the kitchen) to stay connected with all members of the household. the parents’ retreat is set to save marriages everywhere! Okay, maybe its powers are not quite that spectacular, but with lives getting busier all the time, the need to maximise time with our loved ones is at an all-time high. The parents’ retreat replaces the humble ensuite and separate robe and provides a resort-style feel in your very own home.

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“The space is effectively three rooms cleverly connected as one. It can have the potential to close down into individual spaces or be open like we are used to at our favourite resorts, where the doors are mostly always open and those sharing the space always feel as if they are connected.”

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The trend leans towards visible baths - often freestanding - and in close proximity to the bed, allowing parents to chat, unwind or start their day while both going about required tasks. The toilet remains tucked away and private. The walk-in-robe may still be popular among builders but the architectural trend is now towards a more integrated storage solution, with a wall of floor-to-ceiling cabinetry replacing the walk-in as an option. This actually requires less floor space than a walk-in-robe and is a great option when planning a new build. If space permits, the parents’ retreat can even incorporate a separate sitting or living area which can be utilised as an alternative wind down space after the kids have gone off to bed. This is a great option if you are able to separate the parents’ retreat from other bedrooms in the home as it allows parents to have their own ‘wing’ in the home and offers additional privacy - a word many parents do not get to use often! Colour trends for the parents’ retreat keep the resort feel close at hand, with neutrals and soft monochromes prominent. The paredback Scandinavian-style continues to be highly popular and in North Queensland, elegant tropical style can also be incorporated through the use of wooden bed frames, neutral paint colours, soft, flowing fabrics, bright artworks and rugs. Unfortunately, the biggest downside of the parents’ retreat is the limitations it puts on existing homeowners. It is very difficult to adapt a home which does not already have an open-plan feel, however if you are considering renovations, removing some walls and rejigging the layout of a master bedroom and surrounding space should be within the realms of experience of an experienced architect, draftperson or builder. If achieving a parents’ retreat does indeed prove to be within your reach, the real challenge could then become getting the motivation to ever leave!

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DIY HOME

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Have you started nesting? Are you collecting your metaphorical twigs – the cot, change table and pram – or perhaps diligently cleaning your home in anticipation of the pending arrival? Whatever this primal instinct drives you to do, preparing a nursery with some decorative touches is nesting put to good use. STORY Sofie Buchholz A baby’s first room is a unique opportunity to add a new touch of decorative styling to your home. Large changes such as a new paint scheme and the addition of nursery specific furniture can be further enhanced by adding smaller decorative touches such as wall art and soft furnishings. A popular DIY trend for nurseries is bunting. It is a great way to add instant texture and colour to the room while also helping to tie together chosen colours and themes.

SEWN BUNTING On a light piece of card, create a template for the bunting flag. This example measures 20cm wide x 20cm long.

down the two sides of the flag, leaving the top of the flag open.

a decorative edge to each flag but will help prevent the fabric from fraying.

Using the opening at the top, turn the flag through so the right side is facing out. Use a chopstick or pencil to help push out the point of the flag. Iron.

Using craft or hot glue, sandwich each flag between the two sides of a folder length of ribbon. Consider doing this in a two-step process. Firstly, glue the top of each flag to the bottom half of the ribbon. When dry, fold the ribbon over the top of your flag edge and glue down. This will give a neater finish.

To join the flags together, sew them inside a length of folded ribbon so that the top edge of each flag is sandwiched between the two sides of the folded ribbon. As an alternative to ribbon, sew together narrow strips of fabric to form a fabric ribbon. Pin the flags in place along the ribbon before sewing together to check the order of colours and the finished length of bunting. Leave a 20cm tail at each end of the bunting to help tie in place.

On your chosen fabrics, trace around your cardboard template and cut out the number of flags needed for your bunting. Each sewn flag requires a front and back to be joined, therefore one flag requires the template to be drawn around twice.

“NO SEW” BUNTING

Match the right side of two flags together and sew, using a machine,

Consider cutting your bunting using pinking shears, this will not only give

Follow steps 1 and 2 for the ‘sewn bunting’. However, as each flag is not being sewn together, you will only need half the quantity of flags, therefore one flag only requires the template to be drawn around once.

NOTE: How many flags you will need

to cut out will depend on the desired length of your finished bunting. Determine this by working out how many flags you need for one metre of bunting. The amount will depend on the top width of your bunting flag and the amount of space you leave between each flag when lined up together. As a rough guide, if your flag measures 20cm along the top and you have decided to leave no gap between each flag you will need 5 finished flags for one metre of bunting. For sewn bunting you will therefore need to cut out 10 individual flags as each flag has a front and back.

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COUNCIL

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TANDEM BENEFITS

Bike riding is an excellent activity to boost your mind and body – and it’s a wonderful life skill to teach your kids. There’s nothing quite like the fun of exploring the world on two wheels! It’s also a fantastic activity to do together as a family, here’s our top four reasons why: 1. Quality time Biking gives you the chance to explore the region and do something interactive together. Sharing a fun experience is the perfect way to strengthen your family bond, and your kids will love Mum and Dad getting involved in something that they enjoy so much.

2. Great exercise You may already know that biking burns major calories – but did you know about the other physical health benefits, especially for kids? While strengthening your heart, lungs and leg muscles – cycling is also a great way for both young and old to develop better balance and improve their overall fitness level.

3. Outdoors lifestyle Especially through autumn and winter, Mackay offers the perfect weather to get out and enjoy our beautiful region. As clear skies and invigorating temperatures become part of our normal days, riding is an excellent option for staying active during the cooler months.

4. Street and safety smart Cycling together gives you an extra opportunity to teach your kids safety and observance when out and about. Whether it’s walking or riding along

pathways or on the roadside, it’s never too early for kids to start learning about road safety and being alert to what’s happening around them.

Time to try it out! Whether you haven’t been on a bike since school or you and/or your family are experienced cyclists, you might be interested in the new community rides starting up this month. The rides are free to join and are a great opportunity to increase your family’s cycling confidence and meet new people. The aim of the rides is to provide a safe, inclusive environment for people to enjoy the outdoors and be physically active. On the last Sunday of each month, each ride will have a leader and the routes will be no longer than 15km along paths and quiet streets. Plus every attendee at the first ride on March 29 will receive a free coffee or cold drink voucher! All ages and abilities are welcome and there are also limited adult bikes that can be borrowed from the coordinators, at no charge, if you want to “try before you buy”. Helmets must be worn by every rider and children under 12 years of age must ride with a parent/carer. Bookings for the rides are taken up until the Thursday before each ride, with registration opening at 7.15am

on that Sunday morning. The ride will then start at 8am sharp, and return by 10am. The rides planned so far are:

Sun, March 29: Gooseponds Start/Finish: Car park at the top of Willis Street, North Mackay (Remember - free coffee or cold drink voucher for each participant at this ride!)

Sun, April 26: Bluewater Trail East

Start/Finish: Bluewater Quay, Brisbane Street end, Mackay

Sun, May 31: Bluewater Trail West

Start/Finish: Botanic Gardens, car park opposite Mackenzie Street, West Mackay

Sun, June 28: Cross City Link Start/Finish: Boat ramp car park, River Street, Mackay

To book in for a ride or for more info, contact Rachel Mortimer at Mackay Regional Council by email rachel.mortimer@mackay.qld.gov. au or phone 4961 9684. The free community rides are coordinated by the Active Towns program, an initiative of Mackay Regional Council and the State Government.

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WELLSPRING

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POSITIONING FOR A HEALTHY BIRTH During the pregnancy and birth of our first son, like most expectant parents, I had some very rigid ideas of how things were going to happen for my family. I was a man with a plan! Our birth plan had iron clad details of who was on our birth team, how the environment would be, pain management and monitoring preferences, positions for first stage, lighting, crowning, delivery, cord clamping, skin to skin contact, the list goes on. Professionally, as a Chiropractor and having had some years of experience in helping expecting mums, I had my own expectations around how labour would be. STORY Dr Paul Shanahan, Chiropractor They say babies are born exactly how they need to be born. Needless to say, our great plan gave way to how our son needed to be born and I am very grateful to the team of skilled professionals who helped birth our boy. Speaking with many parents I care for at Wellspring Chiropractic, a common lesson learned from the first birth is that being flexible with how the birth is visualised allows us to progress along its natural route, as distinct from clinging rigidly to an idealistic pathway. Too many times, we beat ourselves up over not being able to control every last detail and perhaps even miss out on the experience that it can be. Positioning ourselves and our babies for a healthy birth involves listening to your support team but also verbalising your hopes and concerns for your birthing to them and those close to you. How can people support us unless they know what it is we are striving toward or away from?

There are some key points to consider in positioning ourselves for a healthy birth. Reduce stress early. The importance of this cannot be overstated. Exercise, fresh organic food, a prebaby holiday, asking for help and accepting help when it is offered are ways we can prevent stress from taking over in the first place. When sitting, ensure your hips are higher than your knees. Whenever you are sitting, your pelvis is usually tipped backwards. This encourages the back of your baby's head and spine to turn around and put pressure on your spine, making it very uncomfortable (Andrews and Andrews 2004). You can reduce the chances of a posterior position by choosing chairs that rock your pelvis forward. Check your seats/chairs to ensure they are not making your hips go down and your knees come up. If it does, try turning the chair around and lean forward over the back of the chair or use a birth ball.

Crawl. In the last few weeks, crawl on your hands and knees. This allows your baby to find the best position in utero and may assist in keeping your pelvis balanced. I recommend 15 minutes of crawling twice per day. If crawling is too uncomfortable it is still beneficial to get onto your hands and knees. Have your spine & pelvis checked. Chiropractic care is a gentle way to help reduce the physical stress acting on your changing body. A balanced pelvis gives your baby the space needed to grow and develop in the best possible position for a healthy birth. There is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment on pregnant women that can be used called the Webster technique. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/ SI joint dysfunction. In so doing neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is improved. Correct positioning of the baby in-utero affects birth outcome and decreases the potential for undue stress to the baby's developing spine and nerve system.

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Babies OF MACKAY

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01. SOPHIE - (DOB 7.8.14) Mackay 02. JACKSON PICKERING - (DOB 7.7.14) Mackay Base Hospital 03. FRANCES IMELDA MURPHY - Village Circuit Eimeo, Mackay 04. FLYNN WILLIAM HINDE - (DOB 17.1.14) Mater Mackay, Moranbah 05. ZOE OLIVE EDWARDES - Andergrove, Mackay 06. SARINA - Mackay 07. THEODORE CHARLES PHILIP BURNETT - (DOB 23.10.14) Eimeo, Mackay 08. CHLOE - (DOB 26.2.14) Mackay 09. OLIVER ANTHONY WISNEWSKI - (DOB 3.12.14) Mackay 10. KELSIE MYERS - (DOB 8.5.14) Mackay 11. LILLIANA MIKAYLA ROSE - (DOB 4.6.14) Mackay 12. LOVIAH AND MY BABY KOBY - Mackay 13. ALLEAH DIAMOND - Mackay 14. PAYTON HILLS - (DOB 18.9.14) Mackay 15. BRONSON LEE APACHE LUZON - (DOB 4.7.14) Grasstree Beach 16. ALEXIS OLIVE ROSE BARRETT - (DOB 15.7.14) Mackay 17. RYDER MOY - (DOB 12.9.14) Mackay 18. CHARLIE STUART BERTS - (DOB 14.8.14) Mackay Mater www.pakmag.com.au MARCH 2015

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19. SHELBY HORROBIN - (DOB 9.3.14) Mater 20. ISSABELLA SUMMER BOWDITCH - (DOB 14.1.14) Mater 21. EWAN RUDDICK - (DOB 18.1.14) Mackay 22. LUCAS RYAN DE PAOLI - (DOB 6.1.15) Mackay photo by Ta Da Photography 23. KELSIE MYERS - (DOB 8.5.14) Mackay photo by Ta Da Photography 24. TRAVIS RILEY RENEHAN - (DOB 15.11.14) Mackay photo by Ta Da Photography 25. HARLOW - (3 Months) 26. ALICE CHAMBERLAIN - (DOB 24.3.14) photo by Deanne Woods Photography 27. BRIELLA HAMELINK - (DOB 24.1.14) Walkerston 28. DEXTER SCHEMBRI - (DOB 11.7.14) Farleigh 29. JONAH SKIPPER - (DOB 1.6.14) Beaconsfield 30. SIENNA LETTE - (DOB 30.8.14) Marian 31. STRATTON WALKER (DOB 28.5.14) Marian 32. COEN JAMES MCCONNELL - (DOB 6.11.14) Marian 33. JACKSON BAILEY FELL - (DOB 26.2.14) Marian 34. ELENA GRACE SHELTON - (DOB 26.5.14) Mackay 35. ZACHARY LUCAS MALIN - (DOB 4.12.14) Mackay 36. DAKOTA ANNETTE MAREE TETLEY - Mackay 37. MATILDA BETH FLEMING - (DOB 28.10.14) Andergrove 38. LUCY & JAKE PRESCOTT - Mackay 39. BRAXTON WILLIAM BYRD - (DOB 6.11.14) Mackay Mater 40. EMILY GRACE CHAMBERS - (DOB 23.4.14) Mater Hospital Mackay 41. JALEEKAH (PURPLE HAIRBAND) AND ELLAH (PINK HAIRBAND) (DOB 28.8.14) West Mackay 42. SUMMER ROSE GOURLAY - (DOB 20.11.14) Mackay Mater 43. JAXSON KAI REDDACLIFF - (DOB 13.11.14) Mackay 44. CONNOR JOHN SMITH - (DOB 29.11.14) Mackay photo by Bee Adams Photography 45. SCARLETT AMBER MURRAY - (DOB 21.3.14)

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RECIPE IDEAS

CAULIFLOWER CRUST SPINACH WHITE PIZZA INGREDIENTS CAULIFLOWER CRUST 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets (should yield 3 cups of cauliflower rice) 1 free-range organic egg, lightly beaten ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper TOPPING ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup cooked spinach ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese Handful sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS 1) Preheat oven to 220°C. Place a rack in middle. 2) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and liberally grease with olive oil. Set aside. 3) In a food processor rice the cauliflower florets. 4) Transfer cauliflower rice to a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 8 minutes, until cooked. 5) Place the cauliflower rice in a tea towel and twist it to squeeze as much moisture as you can. This is very important. The cauliflower rice needs to be dry, otherwise you’ll end up with mushy dough. 6) Transfer the cauliflower rice to a mixing bowl, add egg, mozzarella, oregano, salt and pepper and mix well. 7) Using your hands, press the mixture onto the baking sheet and shape into a thin pizza “disc”. 8) Bake for 15 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. 9) Scatter mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza base and spread the spinach over this. Sprinkle the Pecorino Romano and add a pinch salt. Return to the oven and bake for further for 10 minutes.

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PALEO CHICKEN FINGERS INGREDIENTS 450g chicken tenders (or skinless chicken breast, cut into strips) 1 egg, beaten ½ cup Almond Meal ½ tsp Salt ¾ tsp Paprika ¼ tsp Ground Coriander Seed ¼ tsp Ground Cumin Seed

INSTRUCTIONS 1) Preheat oven to 220°C. 2) Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 3) Combine almond meal with spices on a plate or shallow dish. 4) Place beaten egg in a separate shallow dish. 5) Dry chicken with paper towel. Dip in egg then dip in almond meal mixture, coating all sides. 6) Place on baking sheet. 7) Repeat until all chicken tenders are coated. 8) Bake for 16-18 minutes, turning once in the middle of baking, until completely cooked.

CREAMY HONEY-MANGO DIPPING SAUCE ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup frozen mango chunks, thawed 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon honey Pinch (small) curry powder 3-4 drops Sriracha sauce ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS 1) Add all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor, and process until completely combined and well blended; serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for a couple of days.

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