Instagram can be a welcome distraction for new mums and here I have compiled a list of accounts that are a goldmine of birth education, breastfeeding support, encouragement, new ideas, pre and postnatal fitness or simply for some much needed laughs.

1. Healthiest Baby

This is my number one account for new mum’s as it breaks down information into easy to digest infographics with strategies you’ll be happy to implement daily.

Follow: @healthiest_baby

2. Tiny Hearts Education

A great account for new mums that is run by former paramedics with a ton of baby first aid information, parenting advice you would never had considered before (how to deal with car sickness!), what to do in events of chemical exposure and more.

Follow: @tinyheartseducation

3. Back To Birth

An account run by a registered Midwife that holds postpartum classes, shares birth stories, hold’s live Q+A that are fantastic.

Follow: @back_to_birth

4. Physio Laura

Run by Laura who is a Women’s health physiotherapist that dishes out advice that can help you have a wonderful pregnancy and post-natal journey.

Follow: @physiolaura 

5. Fitness Mama

A great instagram run by Kath Baquie, a mum of 3, a physiotherapist and pre+postnatal fitness specialist so you know you’ll have tips and tricks to help you reclaim your pelvic floor, core and strength safely before and after birth!

Follow: @fitnessmama

6. Oz Breast Feeding

Saving the best for last, this account is Australia’s peak body on breastfeeding education and a must follow for breastfeeding education, Q+A’s, tips on postpartum care and #brelfies - breastfeeding selfies.

Follow: @ozbreastfeeding