The Bump Chapter

  • What to pack in your hospital bag: Top 5 items

    If you are expecting, you might be wondering what to pack in your hospital bag. Here are my top 5 items that you might not have thought of. Water bottle with straw Firstly – labour is thirsty wo

    Does Hypnobirthing Work? A Midwife’s Honest Answer

    With celebrities praising it and more hospitals recognising its impact, you might be wondering: does hypnobirthing really work? The NHS has recently announced plans to train more midwives in hypnobirt

    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

    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

    Baby Shower Venue Cheltenham

    The Bump to Baby Hubb is an amazing baby shower venue in Cheltenham. The Hubb is a multi functional space for pregnant women, new parents and their families running pregnancy classes and baby classes