Turia Pitt on new motherhood: 'Nothing prepares you'

Turia Pitt is in heaven.

New mum to son Hakavai, three months, the 30-year-old told 9Honey it¡¯s been delightful.

"I¡¯m loving it," she said.

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After suffering severe burns during the Kimberly Ultramarathon 'Racing The Planet' in 2011, Pitt has become an inspiration both in Australia and around the world.

Ahead of her first major public appearance to launch the new Westfield Women in Conversation event series since giving birth, Pitt told 9Honey she loves being a mum, but had learned very quickly how important it is to make time to care for herself.

"I know it can be hard to do, but I¡¯d really encourage new mums to try and make some time for something they enjoy every day, or as close to that as possible.

"Even if it¡¯s only for a few minutes.

"It¡¯s important to prioritise yourself. You¡¯ve got to fill your bucket first!"

She also recommends new mums gather a strong support group around them.

"Part of building that is being open and honest with others," she said. "You know, no one achieves anything alone."

She encourages mums to talk to each other.

"Sharing your story and experiences can help you connect with people going through a similar thing."

While Pitt is still as busy as ever before, she says being a mum is her priority this year.

"Think about all of the ¡®firsts¡¯ a baby goes through in his first year. It¡¯ll be the first time he crawls, walks, and tries food!"

"I love spending time with Hakavai. He makes the most mundane experiences seem extraordinary.

"I took him to the post office the other day and he loved it. How cool is that?

"This year, I¡¯m fitting my work around Hakavai, not the other way around."

That being said, Pitt has a string of appearances planned, although she'll be keeping her son close by.

"I¡¯m back on the road sharing my story at events across Australia," she said. "I¡¯ve updated my memoir ¨C Unmasked ¨C and it comes out in April. It has a few new chapters about Hakavai¡¯s birth, so that will be cool to share."

She¡¯s also excited at the number of people joining her online mindset coaching program, School of Champions.

"I¡¯m excited to see what they achieve with my strategies in their pockets," she said.

The athlete and author is looking forward to sharing her story with others.

"Nothing prepares you for how drastically life changes when you become a mum. From the magic moments to the sleepless nights. It¡¯s a crazy time and one I think we should talk more about.

"That¡¯s why I¡¯m stoked to be working with Westfield and Business Chicks on the new Westfield Women in Conversation event series.

"It¡¯s a chance to share my story with other mums."

Join Turia Pitt on Thursday 22 March at 6pm at Westfield Parramatta for the Women in Conversation series, a new national series being launched in partnership with Business Chicks.?Find out more about the event by visiting the Westfield?website and the Business Chicks website.