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Baby Names 2024

Are you expecting a baby and want some name inspo from what are set to be the best baby names for 2024? Here are our predictions… Baby names set to trend in 2024 Girls Names Betty Billie Luna Cleo

Am I in labour?

If you are full term, you may be wondering “am I in labour?!”. So, what are the signs and symptoms that you are going into labour? You’ve had a “show” The show is a blood

Antenatal Classes at The Hubb

You can now come to antenatal classes at The Hubb in Cheltenham. The antenatal classes are grouped by your location, so antenatal classes for Gloucester parents to be happen on a Wednesday evening and

Top 5 Online Groups if you’re Pregnant with Twins

So, you’ve been for your scan and they’ve found not one BUT TWO heart beats. Massive congratulations, mama! It can feel overwhelming to know that you’ve inadvertently just got yourse

Should I have a home birth?

If you’ve watched Call the Midwife, you will know that once upon a time most women gave birth at home. Maternity Units and Consultant-led units then became where the majority gave birth. In rece

The Perfect Baby Shower Gift

You’ve been invited to a baby shower and you want to take a gift. But, what is the perfect baby shower gift? Let me give you my maybe controversial opinion. Babies arrive into this world and all

Gifts for new mums in Cheltenham

Are you looking for the perfect gifts for new mums in Cheltenham? When a baby arrives, everyone wants to shower the baby in gifts. Blankets, comforters, sweet little baby grows, the list goes on. Some

Birth Story: Blood in Waters

This birth story is with Rachel, who had some blood in her waters when they broke. Rachel was able to use EBRAN throughout to make informed choices and still have the birth she wanted. Love reading po

Amy’s Category 2 Caesarean Section Birth Story

Amy had a Category 2 Caesarean Section. Caesarean Sections are categorised into four categories ranging from 1-4. A category 2 caesarean section is defined by the NICE Guidelines as: -Maternal or feta

Caroline’s Unplanned Home Birth

Giving birth completely alone (unintentionally) on your bathroom floor to many may sound like a nightmare. A birth horror story if you like. This birth became Caroline’s reality when she unexpec

Obstetric Cholestasis Birth Story

This birth story is Amy and her second baby. Amy was diagnosed with Obstetric Cholestasis and chose an induction. Amy used EBRAN to make informed choices and had a positive birth.  My First Birth I

Should I do The Bump to Baby Chapter or…?

Should I do The Bump to Baby Chapter or … ? Why choose The Bump to Baby Chapter over other antenatal classes and hypnobirthing? Knowing that a baby poops black you can get at any old antenatal c