How to keep breastfeeding when life won’t pause
Sponsored by Lola & Lykke. Written by me, contains affiliate links and the views are my own. “How do I keep breastfeeding and still keep on top of all the other things I need to do?” It’s a question I get asked a lot by new mums. For some mums it’s the school run that […]
Cord Blood & Tissue Banking – What Every Expectant Parent Should Know.
Cord Blood & Tissue Banking -What Every Expectant Parent Should Know. An educational guide from The Honest Midwife, in partnership with Smart Cells. Pregnancy comes with so many decisions. From choosing where to give birth to creating your birth plan, there’s plenty to think about as you prepare to welcome your baby. But there’s one […]
Best on Wheels – The Honest Midwife Awards 2026
Best on Wheels – The Honest Midwife Awards 2026 Choosing a pushchair or car seat is one of the biggest buys before your baby arrives. It’s also one of the most confusing. Prices range from a couple of hundred pounds to well over a thousand, and every brand promises the smoothest ride and the easiest […]
Best in Carriers – The Honest Midwife Awards 2026
Best in Carriers – The Honest Midwife Awards 2026 A good carrier keeps your baby close and your hands free. The right one can make the early weeks feel much more manageable. The wrong fit can be uncomfortable for both of you. The Honest Midwife Awards are now in their third year. They celebrate products […]
Best in Feeding – The Honest Midwife Awards 2026
Best in Feeding – The Honest Midwife Awards 2026 However you feed your baby – breast, bottle or a mix of both – the right kit can make a real difference. The wrong kit can make a hard time harder. Now in their third year, The Honest Midwife Awards highlight products that help families in […]
Best in Nursery – The Honest Midwife Awards 2026
Best in Nursery – The Honest Midwife Awards 2026 Your baby’s sleep space matters more than almost anything else you buy. It’s where they’ll spend most of their early weeks, and it’s where safe sleep advice counts most. The Honest Midwife Awards are now in their third year. They celebrate products that families value and […]
Stem Cell Banking for Expectant Parents | Smart Cells Partnership
I’m delighted to share some exciting news – I (The Honest Midwife) have partnered with Smart Cells, the UK’s leading cord blood and cord tissue stem cell storage company. I’ve spent over 30 years working within the health industry. Across all that time, one thing hasn’t changed: parents want reliable, evidence-based information so they can […]
How Much Weight Should You Put on During Pregnancy?
Probably not a great surprise but “How much weight should I gain?” is one of the most frequently Googled questions in pregnancy. Given that everyone from apps to relatives will seemingly have an opinion, is it any wonder? Hopefully this blog will help you relax into your pregnancy and not worry too much about your weight. Is There […]
Infrared Heat for Postnatal Recovery
Infrared Heat for Postnatal Recovery: Why the Koanna Sauna Blanket Deserves a Spot in Your Healing Toolkit Over the past few weeks, I’ve been doing the kind of gardening that involves dragging bags of compost, wrestling brambles and wondering why on earth I didn’t start stretching in my thirties. Just a few hours of hard […]
The Honest Midwife Awards 2025 – Best on Wheels
When it comes to choosing the right wheels for your baby, parents are spoiled for choice. From travel systems to doubles and compact strollers, every brand has worked hard to design products that make life easier, safer and more stylish for families. This year’s entries were some of the strongest we’ve ever seen. If we […]
