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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Breastfeeding a Baby and a Toddler
Will There Be Enough Milk & What About Colostrum? If you’re pregnant and still breastfeeding your toddler, you might be wondering about breastfeeding a baby and a toddler: 🤰🏼 Can I breastfeed both my newborn and my toddler?🤰🏼 Will my newborn still get colostrum if I’m already feeding an older child?🤰🏼 I have enough milk […]
What Is a Bishop Score & Why Does It Matter?
What is a Bishop Score? If you’re close to your due date and your midwife has mentioned your Bishop Score, you might be wondering—what actually is it, and why does it matter? Simply put, this assessment is a way to check how ready your cervix is for labour. It helps midwives and doctors decide whether your […]
My Baby’s Head Is Engaged – What Does That Mean?
If you’ve been told that your baby’s head is engaged, you might be wondering what that actually means. You might also wonder whether labour is about to start. It’s one of those pregnancy phrases that sounds important, but doesn’t always come with a clear explanation. So, let’s break it down—what it means when baby’s head is engaged, […]
What Is a Mucous Plug? Everything You Need to Know
Pregnancy comes with a lot of weird and wonderful changes, but one thing that often takes people by surprise is the mucous plug. If you’ve heard of it but are asking yourself, “What is a Mucous Plug?”, why it matters, or what it means when you lose it, you’re in the right place! Let’s break it down—what […]
What to Wear in Labour: Practical & Comfortable Choices for Birth
Packing your hospital bag or planning your home birth setup? At some point, you’ll probably ask yourself, What should I actually wear in labour? The truth? There’s no right or wrong answer. Some women go full comfort mode in a loose T-shirt, others want a stylish maternity nightie, and some end up giving birth completely naked without even noticing! Labour is unpredictable, and what feels […]
