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Hospital Bag – What to Pack

Hospital bag items.. Baby hospital bag list, Mum hospital bag list and what your partner needs for labour.  What do you actually need to pack in your hospital bag? Packing a hospital bag ideally need

5 Items to help on your Breastfeeding Journey

Breastfeeding may be natural, but ironically it does not always come naturally. Many women can encounter breastfeeding challenges, particularly in the early weeks, and these can vary massively between

What to expect 32 weeks pregnant?

What to expect at 32 weeks pregnant. What happens during the 32nd week of pregnancy? How big is baby at 32 weeks pregnant? Baby is anywhere between 1.5 and 1.8kg, which is just under 4lbs. They are no

What to expect 31 weeks pregnant?

What to expect 31 weeks pregnant. What happens during the 31st week of pregnancy? How big is baby at 31 weeks pregnant? At 31 weeks, your baby is about the size of a long asparagus. They are weighing

A review for The Bump to Baby Chapter Course; Holly’s Birth

Holly purchased the course whilst she was expecting baby number four. Holly had an empowering birth and sent us this lovely review for The Bump to Baby Chapter Course. I had 3 previous labours where I

What is a TENS for labour?

What is a TENS machine? TENS for labour, what is it? It’s fancy full name is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation 💁🏼‍♀️. It provides pain relief in the form of electrical impulses

What to expect 30 weeks pregnant?

What to expect at 30 weeks pregnant. What happens during the 30th week of pregnancy? How big is baby at 30 weeks pregnant? At week 30 your baby weighs an average of 1.4kg and is about the size of a bu

What to expect 29 weeks pregnant?

What to expect 29 weeks pregnant. What happens during the 29th week of pregnancy? With last week being a bit of a milestone in pregnancy, what with it marking the start of the 3rd trimester and also t

Leah’s Story; Feeling Prepared for a Forceps Birth

Love reading positive birth stories, you’re in the right place…. This positive birth story is with first time mum Leah. Leah felt anxious about birth and wanted to educate herself to help her

Birthing Playlist Ideas – The Powerful, The Calm & The Funny

Here is your birthing playlist ideas, as suggested by the instagram community @thebumptobabychapter.   The Powerful Birthing Playlist Freedom – Beyonce I am Woman – Emmy Meli Woman &

What to expect 28 weeks pregnant?

What to expect at 28 weeks pregnant. Good news – once you reach 28 weeks pregnant, this marks the start of your third trimester. Three months to go until you meet your baby – you are on th

5 Things to Do If You Have Gestational Diabetes

You have found out you have gestational diabetes. What do you need to think about doing in preparation for your birth and post natal time. 1. Antenatal Expression for Gestational Diabetes Hand express
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