Updates - Mamalingual on hold

Our apologies for the unannounced and unexpectedly long hiatus, but we're back and ready to pick up where we left off. The main news is that we'll no longer be publishing our Mamalingual Dictionary entries at this site, since there's a conflict of interest with another of our projects.

However we will continue with our other upcoming and soon to be regular features including Mama Says (soundbites from the mama blogs), Mama Does (mini-profiles of mothers making smart moves) and MotherFAQAs (frequently asked and answered questions by mothers, for mothers).

We'll also keep bringing you useful tips, product buzz, news and gossip and other general fluff for the nappy-brained. And remember to contact us with ideas, advice or anything you want to get off your chest.

Brand New Mama welcomes you

Welcome to Brand New Mama, the brand new sister blog to Hype Baby (a blogazine for babies with attitude). Brand New Mama is a resource for new mothers everywhere, helping you along the journey from that twinkle in your eye to that toddler in your face.

We'll be chatting about everything we can think of that relates to pregnancy and early motherhood: whether it's morning sickness or newborn upchuck, cracked nipples or cradle cap. And that's just the fun stuff.

At Brand New Mama you'll find links to the best articles we can find on the web about pregnancy, birth and baby care, no-holds-barred reviews of products you might actually use (and those you'll want to skip), tips, trends and much light relief.

We're not experts and we don't subscribe to any particular parenting method beyond good care, common sense and mother's instinct. Like you, we're mostly making it up as we go along. And loving (almost)every minute of it.

Buckle up. It's gonna be a bumpy ride.

*Photo courtesy of The Baby Website