Cluster Feeding
What is cluster feeding? If you have a young baby, you’re probably familiar with those days when it feels like they want to be fed constantly. Any routine you have in place seems to have gone out the window, and your little one is hungry ALL THE TIME. Then, all of a sudden, it seems […]
When to start antenatal classes?
When to start antenatal classes There’s no hard-and-fast rule about when you can start antenatal classes. However, it is probably a good idea not to start them too early, as you’ll want everything you learn to be fresh in your mind when the time comes to have your baby. An ideal time to take an […]
Exercise During Pregnancy
EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY IS GOOD FOR BOTH YOU AND BABY! HAS PREGNANCY MOTIVATED YOU TO EMBRACE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE IN READINESS FOR YOUR NEW BABY? Eating well, choosing the right foods, avoiding alcohol and caffeine and including regular exercise in your daily routine are all positive steps to benefit your health and the healthy development […]
Top Tips For Photographing Your New Baby
REMEMBER TO PACK YOUR CAMERA If you are expecting and packing your hospital bag or planning your home birth. I urge you to include a camera, memory card & batteries on that list. The moment your baby enters the world your life changes, it is amazing. I love looking back on the first photos of […]
10 Tips for Relaxation In Pregnancy
Why relaxation reduces stress and anxiety during pregnancy? It is important to relax during pregnancy. Here are 10 tips to help you. Women often feel anxious or stressed when pregnant. Being over anxious all the time the stress can affect the baby’s emotional development and wellbeing. Right from the start of your pregnancy an […]
Helpful Advice on Skincare During Pregnancy
In my many years as a midwife, I found that women are right to be concerned about the skincare products they are putting on their skin, not only for themselves, but also for their unborn babies. How do I know which products are safe for me and my baby? How can products help […]
What is colic?
What is colic? Colic affects one in five babies and often comes along just as parents are starting to feel like they have found their feet with looking after their newborn. Listening to your baby cry can be very upsetting, and if your attempts to settle them are unsuccessful, you can feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and […]
12 week scan – what to expect
12 week scan – what to expect Often referred to as the 12 week scan, the dating scan is an ultrasound examination which is carried out between 10 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. For most women, this will be the first scan of their pregnancy. Why do I need a 12 week scan? One of […]
20 week scan – what to expect
The 20 week scan – what to expect Pregnant women are offered a routine ultrasound examination at 20 weeks of pregnancy, which is known as the anomaly scan. For most expectant mums, this will be the second ultrasound scan they have following on from the 12-week dating scan. However, if your pregnancy is high risk, […]
Self care tips for mums to be
Self care tips for mums to be Self care should be part of everyone’s daily routine but when you’re expecting a baby, it’s particularly important that you look after yourself. Pregnancy is an ideal time to ditch the vices and swap them for good habits which will help support both you and your baby’s health. […]
