Meet the Legends Lifting Up Mums: A Spotlight on Our Giveaway Contributors
Mother’s Day gave us the perfect excuse to shout out some of the incredible businesses who pour their heart into supporting mums across Canberra every single day. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, juggling toddlers or simply trying to feel a little more ‘you’ again, these businesses are here for it.
From midwifery care to eco-friendly home hacks, postpartum support to feel-good fashion, here’s your go-to guide for who to follow and what they offer.
poppy and fig - Luxe Hampers for Big Moments
Poppy & Fig curates beautifully packaged hampers filled with premium Australian-made products that make gift giving effortless and meaningful. Whether you’re celebrating a new baby, birthday or want to say “you’re doing amazing, mama,” this is your go-to. Their Hugo Hamper is a crowd favourite for new parents.
📍Based in Canberra | 🎁 Gifting with heart
👉 Follow on Instagram | Visit website
aisha javed photography - Storytelling Through the Lens
Aisha is a Canberra-based photographer capturing motherhood, maternity, birth, and families with raw emotion and beauty. Her sessions are relaxed and intuitive, she has a gift for making you feel comfortable and capturing your essence.
📷 Specialises in: In-home lifestyle, maternity, motherhood & family
👉 Follow on Instagram
canberra placenta services – Postpartum Recovery, Naturally
Led by the lovely Ash, this trusted service offers placenta encapsulation, which many mums find helpful for postpartum recovery, mood balance, and energy. Ash follows rigorous safety and hygiene protocols and brings years of experience to this often-overlooked aspect of postpartum wellness.
🌱 Gentle support in the fourth trimester
👉 Follow on Instagram
making mama & making mama hire – Birth Support + Postpartum Goodies
Making Mama offers practical, evidence-based postpartum resources, while Making Mama Hire provides your dream attire for your pregnancy photoshot for hire. Created by a mum, for mums, they’re a go-to for empowered birth and recovery.
🎒 Perfect for birth prep, healing, and support
👉 Follow @makingmama_ & @makingmama_hire
evolve midwifery - Antenatal & Breastfeeding Education
Anne from Evolve Midwifery is a private midwife and lactation consultant who offers antenatal breastfeeding classes to help expectant parents feel confident and ready. Her classes are inclusive, practical, and truly empowering.
💬 Learn from a midwife who’s seen it all
👉 Follow on Instagram
the photo mumma - Fun, Fuss-Free Family Photography
If you want joyful, candid photos that capture the realness of motherhood and family life, look no further. Run by mama-of-three Ciara, The Photo Mumma brings a playful, relaxed vibe to every shoot.
🖼️ Mini shoots, milestone sessions & more
👉 Follow on Instagram
debby harrington – Feel Good Personal Styling for Mums
Debby helps mums rediscover their style with personal wardrobe refresh sessions that are fun, honest, and completely tailored to you. Whether you’re dressing a new body or just want to feel put-together again, Debby’s your girl.
💃 Realistic fashion advice, zero judgement
👉 Follow on Instagram
midwife alex - compassionate midwifery & lactation Support
Alex is a dual-registered nurse and midwife, as well as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), offering personalized care throughout pregnancy and postpartum. Her services include breastfeeding support, birth preparation, and postpartum education, available via home visits, clinic appointments, or telehealth. Alex's holistic approach ensures that each family's unique needs are met with empathy and expertise.
🤱 Supporting your journey into parenthood with evidence-based care
👉 Follow on Instagram | Visit website
gymbaroo - Early Learning That Moves
GymbaROO’s fun, structured programs support babies and toddlers’ brain and body development through movement, music and play. It’s a Canberra institution that supports thousands of families every year.
👶 Baby & toddler classes backed by research
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kangatraining - Babywearing Fitness for Mums
Combining cardio, strength and pelvic floor safe movement, Kangatraining is a safe, fun way to exercise with your baby. It’s all about community, gentle return to movement, and making space for mum’s health.
🍼 Bring baby. Wear them. Move with joy.
👉 Follow on Instagram
grounded motion - Mindful movement for women
Grounded Motion, led by Morgan Hubbard, offers yoga and movement classes that blend strength, mobility, and mindfulness. With a focus on women's well-being, classes are designed to support you through various life phases, promoting both physical and mental health. Morgan's approach encourages you to arrive as you are, fostering a sense of community and connection.
🌿 Empowering women through thoughtful movement and self-care
👉 Follow on Instagram | Visit website
Maggie Moo Music - Messy Play + Musical Fun
Maggie Moo Music offers interactive music, movement and messy play sessions for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Their Messy Moo Packs bring the fun home too!
🎵 Early learning through rhythm and sensory play
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joyne clean - Eco-Friendly Laundry Solutions
These sensitive laundry sheets are plant-based, plastic-free and kind on skin and the planet. Joyne Clean makes sustainable swaps easy for families - no mess, no waste, just fresh clean laundry.
🌿 Great for babies, great for you
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pro cleaning services - Reliable Help Around the House
Two hours of professional cleaning = one big sigh of relief for tired mamas. Pro Cleaning Services ACT is trusted by families across the region for their quality work and kind service.
🧽 Let someone else do the cleaning (for once!)
👉 Follow on Instagram
mega mums - Movement, MAteship & mama support
MEGA Mums (Mums Exercise Group Australia) is a not-for-profit social enterprise offering free and low-cost fitness sessions for mums, with a strong focus on friendship and inclusion. From walking groups to circuits and child-friendly workouts, MEGA is all about building strength—in body and community.
👟 For movement, connection and a village of mums who get it
👉 Follow on Instagram | Visit website
cbrmamas - That’s Us!
We’re your Canberra motherhood village. From mothers groups and directories to events and real talk—we’re here for it all. Follow along for daily motherhood magic, local finds, and a place where you’re always seen.
📍Community | 💬 Connection | 🎉 Events
👉 Follow us on Instagram
If any of these beautiful businesses speak to you, bookmark them, follow them, and support them. These are the people behind the services shaping the village we all need.
