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Maisie’s Birth Story
When I was pregnant for the first time all I could think about was getting my hands on my baby. The birth was just something to get through. An obstacle between us. When the time came, fear t
The Birth of Oatcake
I wrote my birth story down for my own blog ‘Oatcake Adventures’ a few weeks after our little Oatcake arrived, with my ‘mama hat’ on. When Beth asked me to put together a littl
Twin Birth Story; Ottilie and Delilah
Here midwife Clemmie shares her twin birth story and the arrival of her daughters, Ottilie and Delilah. Clemmie was diagnosed with Obstetric Choleostasis and chose an induction. This post was written
Birth Partner Groupies
You will find the line surprisingly long for your birth partner volunteers with offers from your mother, sisters, mother in law and close friends all wanting a front seat of the action, to have the op
Reflexology – Pregnancy & Fertility
How can reflexology help with pregnancy and fertility? This guest blog was written by reflexologist Kathy.
Reflexology is a non-intrusive complementary therapy based on the theory that all our organs
Your Baby’s Kicks Count
Your baby’s kicks count. Let me tell you why and how to count your baby’s kicks to monitor their well-being during pregnancy.
In my third pregnancy with Nancy, I was so busy. I would work
The ‘new me’ can stick it.
This time of year we go a bit ‘brand new’ crazy. Like ‘batshit’ crazy but a lot more harder on the purse strings. The hopes and prospects of what the new year brings, coupled with the Christma
Post Natal Recovery- Top 5 Tips
Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy. Although your tiny baby can be so demanding it is so important to think of your own post natal recovery. Your body has grown a baby for 9 months, it w
Caesarean Recovery Tips; My Top
It usually takes 6 weeks to recovery from a caesarean section, but it is important to remember that this is individual for everyone. Here are my top caesarean recovery tips.
1. It’s ok I am wearing
Hollie de Cruz a.k.a The Yes Mum mum
I interviewed Hollie De Cruz, AKA The Yes Mum all about her experience and opinions of hypnobirthing. Hollie de Cruz is the Founder of Here/Hear and the creator of Yes Mum Cards – now rebranded
Safe Sleeping… Top Tips
Safe sleeping – how can you keep baby safer whilst they snooze? They say that many moons ago you would put your baby to sleep in what ever you had available, be that a drawer, an empty cardboard