Blog - Motherhood

Why Modern Motherhood Is Hard but the Most Amazing Thing You'll Do.
For those of you who are about to embark on the parenting journey, this post is for you - a little insight into the trials of being 'mom' in this...READ MORE

How to Find the Best Sports Bra for Pregnancy.
If you’re on the lookout for a sports bra during pregnancy - what do you need to keep in mind when deciding on a purchase? Let’s make a list, we...READ MORE

10 Ways to Reduce Fatigue During Pregnancy.
To figure out the best ways to reduce fatigue during pregnancy I’ve collated a bunch of tips from a variety of experts, so you know you’re getting the good oil!READ MORE

How Motherhood Changes You.
There’s three major categories to explain how motherhood is a life-changing experience (aside from the obvious physical changes). There’s the changes to your logistics, your identity and your emotions...especially your...READ MORE

Running With Liquid Gold.
Who better to ask about getting back into running whilst breastfeeding than a three time mother who doubles as an Olympian?READ MORE

The Best Breastfeeding Aids...and They're 'Mom' Approved!
Collecting all the right gear you need for baby and you can be expensive, so its really important to do your research...or, alternatively, just read on, as we’ve done it all for...READ MORE

The Best Self-Care Strategies for Moms.
So, with all these learnings, I decided to write a blog on self-care for mothers, and not the kind where you're gone for three days at a luxury spa...because that's just...READ MORE

Dear Mom,
Dear Mom, I see you, and you’re doing great. No really, you are.READ MORE

What They Don't Tell You About Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum!
When I was pregnant with my first son, every time I met with a mom, I’d find something out about labour, pregnancy or the early weeks postpartum that I had...READ MORE

How to Keep Your Relationship Strong After Having Kids.
Nikki C is wearing the 'Aspire Top' in black marle and the 'Harem Pants.' My husband (Matt) and I have been together for almost seven years (itch, itch!), and we have two boys,...READ MORE

How to Choose a Baby Carrier.
But...there are so many options out there! It can be confusing and a bit overwhelming if you don't know what you should be looking for. At Cadenshae we thought we'd do the...READ MORE

The Cadenshae Newborn Manual!
Every baby is different, but there are some things all babies NEED and some things all babies DO, so at Cadenshae we thought we’d try help on these fronts with some advice...READ MORE

15 OTHER Ways To Wear Your Cadenshae!
SO…long story short, I want to share these cross-over looks so you can get more wear and longevity out of your Cadenshae purchases...more bang for your buck! With Cadenshae you...READ MORE

How To Prepare for Baby Number Two, Three, Four...Five?
So, I thought…if there’s not much information around for those wishing to have four or five children, perhaps Cadenshae could help out by sharing tips offered up by some of...READ MORE

The Lowdown - Antenatal Depression.
I came to learn about the mental illness when my friend emailed saying she’d been diagnosed. I immediately wanted to know more, because even though it’s something I hadn’t experienced...READ MORE

The Power of Mother - Six Very Different Birth Stories.
For the most part, women love to talk about their births (some wish to forget!), so at Cadenshae we thought we’d reach out to our amazing community of mothers, listen to their...READ MORE

Baby Is Almost Here! What Do I Wear?
In this guide you’ll figure out what to wear during: the last few weeks of pregnancy. labour. the first few weeks postpartum.READ MORE

How To Balance the Work/Mom Life!
After having a child, we’re all in very different boats, some far more stable (financially speaking) than others.READ MORE

The 25 Best Mom Blog Sites and Why!
When you’re expecting, and when you’ve just become a mother, a million and one questions can be running through your head at the same time. A lot of us tend...READ MORE

Sometimes, It's Not Like the Movies. My Battle With PND.
Postnatal depression (PND) or postnatal anxiety (PNA) does not discriminate. It can hit any mother at any time, no matter their personality type or background, so I’ve now learnt.READ MORE

How To Prepare for Motherhood If You Did It Over.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing…so they say…but let’s be honest, a lot of the time it’s incredibly annoying! We often think, ‘if I knew then what I know now…’ but it’s...READ MORE

Ways To Overcome Common Motherhood Anxieties.
Anxiety is a natural part of being human. We all experience different levels of anxiety during certain periods of our lives, some feel the effects of anxiety far deeper than...READ MORE

Best Newborn Diapers - the Definitive Guide.
Congratulations! You have a little one on the way and you’re now researching the best newborn diapers, right? Great news, you’ve come to the right place!READ MORE

100 Powerful Insights Into Motherhood.
Close to 2, 000 amazing Cadenshae clad mothers took a very valuable 10 minutes out of their busy schedules to provide us with a tonne of valuable insights into motherhood. We were...READ MORE

Pregnancy Announcements - the Do's and Don'ts!
It’s an exciting time in your life - you’re pregnant - and you want to tell the world, or at least those closest to you! But when is the...READ MORE

Are You Pregnant?
Let me guess...you think there's a chance you're pregnant and before you go and buy a test, you're searching online for the early symptoms. Am I right? Well, you sound...READ MORE

Hospital Bag Checklist - What 247 Moms Packed.
At Cadenshae we surveyed 250 amazing mothers in regards to when they packed a hospital bag, how long they packed for, and most importantly - what they packed. With their help, we...READ MORE

Birth Stories - What Women Say About Child Birth.
Some women love labour, it happens fast with no complications and baby arrives perfectly healthy and beautiful. For many others though, labour is difficult, excruciatingly painful, over-whelming, scary, exhausting and so...READ MORE

11 Nursing Bra Dilemmas for Small Breasts.
When I first started in the maternity activewear industry in 2014, I never realised how many issues moms with small breasts actually faced. I've now become familiar with a plethora of women's bra problems (small...READ MORE

The Expert's Guide To Pregnancy Bras That Grow With You.
I'm here to give you all the knowledge I can on the matter, as I feel I've earned my stripes! Cadenshae are the global leaders in activewear for pregnant and nursing mums,...READ MORE

10 Expert Tips on Nursing Bras for Large Breasts.
Even in this day and age, there’s not a lot around when it comes to nursing bras for women with a little bit ‘more’ so to speak. If you’re on...READ MORE

Birth and the First Few Days.
And so my due date came and went. My husband Adam chose to find out the sex of our baby, I however, did not. I had everyone giving me their...READ MORE

5 Incredible Mamas Helping Us Celebrate International Women's Day.
This International Women's Day we want to celebrate some of our mamas who have truly inspirational stories.READ MORE

5 Minutes With Lauren Brant.
We think former 'High 5' star Lauren Brant is a bit of a wonder woman. The gorgeous Aussie T.V. personality only gave birth to cutie Miller five months ago, but...READ MORE

5 Minutes With Sharyn Casey.
One of our absolute favourites - Kiwi radio and television star Sharyn Casey announced she was pregnant earlier this year. We sat down with 'The Edge' radio host to chat...READ MORE

Christmas With Melissa Jack.
Melissa Jack of The Best Nest is one of our - and New Zealand’s - favourite mommy bloggers. With Christmas just around the corner, we knew she’d be the perfect person to...READ MORE

5 Minutes With Sissel Way.
If you’re pregnant and in need of some serious #fitspo, check out Sissel Way on her Instagram page - @the_fitway. This gorgeous and energetic Aussie talked to us all about fitness,...READ MORE

5 Minutes With Blogger Vanessa Rehm.
Vanessa Rehm’s awesome blog is one of our go-to destinations for family-friendly recipes, as well as life advice and general laughs! We were thrilled to chat to this fabulous mom-of-three about food,...READ MORE