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 […]
Skin-to-Skin
Why skin-to-skin is so important If you’re expecting a baby, you may well have heard people talking about skin-to-skin contact. This is hugely beneficial to both you and your newborn and can help you forge strong bonds with each other. What is skin-to-skin contact? Skin-to-skin contact is when a newborn baby is placed straight onto […]
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 […]
Exercise During Pregnancy
EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY IS GOOD FOR BOTH YOU AND BABY! HAS PREGNANCY MOTIVATED YOU TO EMBRACE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE IN READINESS FOR YOUR NEW BABY? Eating well, choosing the right foods, avoiding alcohol and caffeine and including regular exercise in your daily routine are all positive steps to benefit your health and the healthy development […]
10 Tips for Relaxation In Pregnancy
Why relaxation reduces stress and anxiety during pregnancy? It is important to relax during pregnancy. Here are 10 tips to help you. Women often feel anxious or stressed when pregnant. Being over anxious all the time the stress can affect the baby’s emotional development and wellbeing. Right from the start of your pregnancy an […]
Helpful Advice on Skincare During Pregnancy
In my many years as a midwife, I found that women are right to be concerned about the skincare products they are putting on their skin, not only for themselves, but also for their unborn babies. How do I know which products are safe for me and my baby? How can products help […]
Self care tips for mums to be
Self care tips for mums to be Self care should be part of everyone’s daily routine but when you’re expecting a baby, it’s particularly important that you look after yourself. Pregnancy is an ideal time to ditch the vices and swap them for good habits which will help support both you and your baby’s health. […]
Midwife Appointments
Midwife appointments Much of the care and support you receive during your pregnancy will be from a midwife. Most parents-to-be will be assigned to a community midwife and will see the same person for appointments throughout their pregnancy. You may from time to time see a different midwife depending on shifts and holidays. If your […]
Birth Options
Birth options As your pregnancy progresses, you may want to start thinking about how and where you would like to give birth. If you are in good health and your pregnancy is considered to be low risk, you will have a number of birth options to choose from. You could choose to have your baby […]
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. […]
