Improving postnatal care in the UK with #BetterPostnatalCare
We have an incredible health system in the NHS, and are so lucky to have...
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The most common things new parents worry about
Now that I’m almost five years into motherhood, I can safely look back at my...
Why do I freak out when my baby cries?
*This is a guest post It is natural for new parents to get worried when...
Why my heart will always want another child
Regular readers of my blog will know that we have made the decision to stop...
Tackling sleep deprivation after baby
Sleep deprivation can sound like quite a serious label to put on someone. Some new...
5 tips for keeping your breast milk supply up
Women’s breasts are designed to produce enough milk regardless of their size. Sadly, there are...
Things to say to parents of a preemie (and what not to say!)
In the UK, around 60,000 babies are born prematurely each year – that’s 1 in...
The truth about becoming a parent: Why giving birth is the easy bit
Before you freak out, I’m not saying I had an easy birth…far from it…in fact...
Christening gift inspiration
If you are anything like me, you really enjoy christenings and naming ceremonies. They really...
Hiring a nanny – what you need to consider
Are you someone who is looking to hire a nanny to help you out with...
Conquering mum guilt over returning to work
Mummy guilt smacks us in the face at random moments in the first year, but...
Maternal mental health: It’s time to talk maternal OCD
When it comes to maternal mental health, while I applaud the fact that the discussion...
Learning to embrace your post baby body but not a weak pelvic floor
I’m going to start this post by asking you a question: Which of the below...
10 ways to get fit after pregnancy
The body goes through significant changes during a pregnancy. It is the one time that...
Problems with pelvic floor after birth? How to claim your pelvic floor back
I remember after I gave birth to my daughter trying to perform my first kegel;...
Why I found new motherhood magical yet horrifying
Here’s the thing about new motherhood. Everywhere you turn people are looking all soppy faced...
Oh do stop – people are not whinging about childbirth
The other day my mum passed me a cut out from the Daily Mail about...
6 reasons I loved babywearing
Although it’s now four years since I had my daughter, those baby days are still...