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 […]
Maternity Pay & Benefits
Maternity Pay & Benefits: What You’re Actually Entitled To Money’s probably not the first thing on your mind when you find out you’re pregnant — but at some point, the practical stuff creeps in. Can I afford time off? Will I still get paid? What happens if I’m self-employed? The answers aren’t always crystal clear, […]
Top UK Boys’ Names
Top UK Boys’ Names & What They Actually Mean Choosing a name for your baby boy? Whether you want something classic, cool, meaningful or just not too popular (but also not too weird), you’re in good company. When considering the top UK boy names, parents are mixing old favourites with bold new choices — and we’re here […]
Top UK Girls’ Names
What Do These Names Actually Mean? Choosing a baby name can feel like one of the most joyful — and totally overwhelming — jobs in pregnancy. You want something beautiful, meaningful, and maybe a little bit original… but also not too out-there. You’re naming a whole human, after all. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some […]
Understanding Maternity Leave and Planning Ahead
Understanding Maternity Leave and Planning Ahead Planning for maternity leave can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re also growing a human, attending appointments, and trying to decide whether you actually need that fifth baby grow.But taking the time to understand your rights and understanding maternity leave can make your leave feel less stressful, more supported, […]
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 […]
What Is a MATB1 Form & How Do You Get One?
What Is a MATB1 Form & How Do You Get One? If you’re pregnant and sorting out maternity leave or maternity pay, you’ll need a MATB1 form. But what exactly is it, when do you need it, and how do you get one? Some women receive it automatically from their midwife. Meanwhile, others end up chasing around trying […]
How to make the most of your maternity leave
How can you make the most of your time on maternity leave? If you’re about to go on maternity leave, you may be busy making lots of plans to fill the time. All new mums and babies are different, but maternity leave is an important stage of your parenting journey – one where you can […]
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 […]
