Best Father’s Day gifts for new and expectant dads
Best father’s day gifts for new and expectant dads Father’s Day is a great time to celebrate dads but it isn’t just for people with children who are old enough to write a card or pick out their own present. If your partner is an expectant dad or a new parent this father’s day, it’s […]
What happens after birth
What happens after birth During your pregnancy, you’ve probably spent quite a bit of time thinking about labour and what will happen when your baby is born. But you might not know what to expect after your labour has finished and your newborn is safely in your arms. When your baby is born, the midwife […]
Recovering from a c-section
Recovering from a c-section If your baby is delivered by caesarean section, your body will need some time to heal and recover. You will typically remain in hospital for around two to four days after a c-section, although you may be able to go home earlier if both you and your baby are doing well. […]
How to care for your baby’s umbilical cord
How to care for your baby’s umbilical cord When your baby is first born, they will still have the stump of their umbilical cord attached. This can look a little unnerving and many new parents can feel a little apprehensive, especially when changing their newborn’s nappy or giving them a wash. But don’t worry, the […]
What is a vitamin K shot?
What is a vitamin K shot? When your baby is born, you will be offered a vitamin K injection for your newborn. This is designed to help your baby’s blood to clot. Vitamin K is the name given to a group of vitamins which play an important role in blood clotting, regulating calcium levels in […]
The Pressure of Motherhood: Why We Need More Realism and Less Perfection
The Pressure of Motherhood: Why We Need More Realism and Less Perfection God, the pressure of motherhood is real. What terrible mothers we must be for failing to scrub up well enough in the first month post-birth to pose for a dreamy floral photoshoot! Hats off to Beyoncé, but how realistic is this? I wonder how many […]
How to build a bond with your newborn
When your baby is born, they will already know the sound of your voice and you will be the most important person in their world. Some women feel a rush of love as soon as they meet their newborn but for others, this might not happen straight away. Don’t worry if you don’t feel an […]
The fourth trimester
The fourth trimester is a name given to the first 12 weeks of your baby’s life. After nine months in a warm, dark and quiet environment where they were constantly moving and only had a small space, the loud noises, bright lights and wide open spaces of the world outside the womb can be overwhelming […]
Maternal mental health and how to look after yourself
Being pregnant and having a baby is a life-changing experience which will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. It can be an enormously happy and exciting time, but it may also bring with it stress, anxiety and difficult challenges. It is vital that you look after your emotional wellbeing at this time and make […]
How to maintain breast size after pregnancy
Can I maintain my current pregnancy breast size? It’s important to note that changes in breast size during and after pregnancy are a natural part of the body’s response to hormonal fluctuations. In addition, if you are breastfeeding, your breast size will change too. While there is no guaranteed method on how to maintain breast […]
