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 to Capture Your Baby’s First Moments – Simple Tips for Beautiful Phone Photos
Those first days with a newborn are a bit of a blur, aren’t they? Taking perfect baby photos becomes a priority as you capture those fleeting moments. One moment you’re in the delivery room, the next you’re home, staring at this tiny, perfect human, wondering how on earth you made something so incredible. And before you know […]
How to wind a baby
The best way to burp a baby Burping or winding your baby is a vital part of your feeding routine, whether you breastfeed or bottlefeed. This is because young babies swallow air while they feed, and they can struggle to get rid of this by themselves. Burping them after a feed helps get rid of […]
Tongue Tie
What is tongue tie, and what impact does it have? If your baby is struggling to gain weight and finds feeding difficult, it is possible they might have a tongue tie. This is when the frenulum, which is a small strip of skin attaching the tongue to the base of the mouth, prevents the tongue […]
Newborn Routine
Newborn Routine – How to adjust to life with your new baby Having a new baby involves a major change in your everyday life, and you may be wondering how quickly you can return to some sort of normal. When you become a parent, life will never be quite the same again, but you will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Baby Sign Language
Baby Sign Language UK Signing with your baby is a great way of communicating with them from an early age. As your baby grows, they will start to become frustrated if you’re not sure what they want. Learning baby sign language can be a fun activity for you both to do together and it can […]
Reflux in Babies
Reflux in babies It is not uncommon for babies to bring up some of their milk during or after feeds. However, in some cases this can be a little more extreme and distressing for parents. Known as reflux, this can develop when your baby is just a few weeks old but they will usually […]
Sun Safety for Babies
Sun safety for babies As the weather gets warmer, you’ll probably want to get out of the house more but it’s important to know how to keep your baby safe in the sun. Infants and young children are at risk of illness when the weather is very hot and sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke […]
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