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 […]
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 […]
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 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 Breastfeed in Public with Confidence: Expert Advice & Practical Tips
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things in the world—but let’s be honest, the thought of doing it in public can feel a bit daunting at first. You might be wondering: First of all—you have the right to feed your baby whenever and wherever they need to be fed. The more you do it, the easier and […]
When Does Breastfeeding Get Easier
You may have heard people describe breastfeeding as one of the most natural things in the world. It is certainly true that women have been breastfeeding their babies since the beginning of time, but that doesn’t mean it is always easy. Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a difficult one […]
