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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
