19/08/2026
When I had my first baby, I went along to a Mother’s Group in Ballina called Mothers Nest , run by Nina and Fiona.
At Mother’s Group, these incredible women held space for us and guided us as we figured out what it meant to become a mother.
They taught me so much, and one of the lessons that has stayed with me, is that:
You need to fill your own cup ❤️
Because to be the best version of yourself (and ultimately a better mother, daughter, partner, friend, whatever) you need to look after yourself too.
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Fiona, who is a birth and postpartum doula (among many other things), made it very clear that this kind of self-care is not just someone holding the baby while you have a shower!
It’s doing something that makes you feel like yourself again.
Something that settles your nervous system, makes you happy, and naturally re-energises you.
Now, I’ll be the first to admit that while Mother’s Nest inspired our Mother’s Group session, I’m certainly not as experienced in helping women navigate matrescence as Nina and Fiona are.
But yesterday, at our Lennox Head Equestrian Mothers Group, I saw something that I thought was still pretty special.
I saw women filling their own cups.
I saw mums stepping away from the endless to-do list and making time to connect with other mums, share stories and have a laugh.
I saw women taking a deep breath, sitting in the sunshine and doing something creative.
I watched one mum plait Juco’s mane, just like she used to do with her childhood pony.
And I saw little sparkles in these women’s eyes. Moments of calm amongst all the beautiful chaos that comes with having a young family.
And that made me immensely happy 🥰
Mother’s Group isn’t just about the horses or craft. It’s about getting out of the house, meeting some other down-to-earth mummas, and making time to do something for yourself.
If you have a young baby and would like to join us on Tuesday mornings, you’re welcome to come along.
We just need a rough idea of who’s coming so we can plan the sessions accordingly. Send me a DM x
Fiona: Rites Keeper | Doula | Educator | Birth Activist | Mentor