Pregnancy, birth & postnatal blog
From the beginning of your pregnancy all the way through from birth to the early years, we are here for you. We know that trying for a baby, planning for birth and navigating the early weeks and months with a baby can be as challenging as it is amazing. We are here to help. Here you’ll find a whole host of free, evidence-based advice and information from a range of qualified experts. They say it takes a village, and we are your (virtual) village.
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10 things you need to know about nutrition in pregnancy
Written by Katherine Kimber, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and pregnant mum-to-be.
Navigating Mother's Day After Loss - advice from Tommy's Midwives
Written by Tommy’s midwives
Is a positive birth possible with no gas and air?
How to have an empowered birth when your pain relief options are limited.
Home birth viability while the NHS is under pressure
Author - Resident Midwife, Christie Hardy
Baby movements during pregnancy
Kicks Count share what movements are normal throughout each stage of your pregnancy journey. What to look out for, and when you should be concerned.
Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy
Your pelvis might feel like one hard bone, but it's actually made up of moving parts which can flex and move to create space for your baby to be born.
You matter and so does your mental health
Author - Christina Brown, Founder of Motivational Mums Club
What are the benefits of hiring a doula?
With lots to get your head around & conflicting advice thrown your way, to say it's difficult to know where to invest your time & money is an understatement.
Overdue? Myth busting ways to induce labour now.
So here you are! You’ve counted all the days and weeks to get to your EDD and yet, still very much pregnant. WTF? Here's ways you can induce labour naturally.
Do I have the right to a home birth?
As a midwife whose spent a decade attending birth in all settings and having given birth twice myself, I know how the birth environment can impact childbirth.
How babies see the world
When a baby is born they have very limited vision, but on arrival connections amongst their brain cells surge in response to their brand new visual experience.
What are the benefits of babywearing?
We asked our friends at Wear My Baby to share some of the benefits of babywearing!
Can I Drink Caffeine When Pregnant?
Wondering if that morning cup of coffee is still on the table now that you're expecting? Let's delve into the details with insights from Senior NHS Midwife Hannah O’Sullivan.
When will my pregnancy sickness stop?
Feeling sick? You’re not alone. Senior NHS Midwife, Hannah O’Sullivan answers one of the questions we regularly get asked - all about pregnancy sickness.