10 Questions to Ask at Your Antenatal Class
10 Questions to Ask at Your Antenatal Class (Even If You Feel a Bit Awkward) Antenatal classes are a brilliant place to learn, prepare, and feel just a bit more ready for what’s to come. It’s helpful to have a list of questions to ask at your antenatal classes to ensure you get the most […]
How to Stay Positive Waiting for Labour
How to Stay Positive Waiting for Labour If you’re 39, 40 — or even 41 weeks pregnant — and still no sign of labour, you’re not alone. It’s important to stay positive while waiting for labour to begin. The final days (or weeks!) of pregnancy can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. One moment you’re glowing […]
What Happens if Waters Break Before Labour?
What Happens if Waters Break Before Labour? At the end of pregnancy, most people expect labour to start with contractions — maybe slow and steady at first, then building up as things get underway. But what happens if your water breaks before labour? This is a question many expectant mothers may have. But what if […]
5 Ways to Make the Last Days of Pregnancy More Bearable
Feeling Over It? 5 Ways to Make the Last Days of Pregnancy More Bearable By the time you reach 39 weeks, chances are you’re well and truly done.Done with the waddling.Done with the comments.Done with the not-sleeping, the sore hips, and the “any signs yet?” texts. If you’re feeling physically heavy, mentally drained, and emotionally […]
Complementary Therapies to Help During Labour
Complementary Therapies to Help During Labour: What You Need to Know Every labour is different — and every woman finds her own way to cope.While research on complementary therapies to help in labour is mixed, many women say these gentle techniques helped them feel calmer, stronger, and more in control during birth. If you’re curious […]
Top Tips for When You Go Over Your Due Date
Top Tips for When You Go Over Your Due Date Ah, the due date. That magical day we circle on the calendar, dream about, and plan our lives around. If you find yourself going over your due date, here are some top tips to help you navigate this unexpected time. But here’s the thing: it’s […]
How to Plan for a Gentle Postnatal Recovery
Thinking Ahead: How to Plan for a Gentle Postnatal Recovery At 40 weeks pregnant, it’s easy to focus all your energy on labour and birth — and no wonder!But what comes after, namely your postnatal recovery, is just as important. This is a huge transition, physically and emotionally. Planning ahead now, while you’re still waiting […]
Setting Boundaries with Grandparents
Setting Boundaries with Grandparents (Without the Family Drama) Bringing a new baby into the world often means a flood of advice, opinions, and unexpected drop-ins — especially from loving grandparents. Achieving the goal of setting boundaries with grandparents can be crucial as, while their intentions are (usually) wonderful, their involvement can sometimes feel a little […]
Making Your Garden Safe and Fun for your toddler – Sponsored by Smyths Toys
When the weather’s good and the little ones are bouncing off the walls, your garden becomes the best kind of escape. But if your outdoor space isn’t quite toddler-proof (or toddler-enticing), now’s the perfect time to make your garden safe and fun for your toddler. You don’t need loads of room or a huge budget. […]
Folate vs Folic Acid
Folate vs folic acid: what’s the difference, and which is better in pregnancy? Here’s what research and midwives recommend. So what’s the difference, and should you make the switch? Let’s break it down. 🧬 Folate vs Folic Acid: What’s the Difference? Both folic acid and folate fall under the umbrella of vitamin B9 — an essential nutrient […]
