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​11 things every pregnant mummy to be should know about labour

Posted by Lisa Akins on 18th Nov 2020

Congratulations you are pregnant, you have a little one growing inside of you!  As the months go past the looming reality of labour dawns on you as you find yourself getting closer to your due date. Labour is often full of new and unexpected experiences for both new mum-to-be, and mums who already have a few kids under their belt. We sat down with an experienced mum of three Sharice and asked her what would be her top 10 nuggets of knowledge she would share with an expectant mother. This is … read more

What's All This Talk About Pelvic Exercises?

Posted by Lisa Akins on 30th Sep 2020

I am sure you have heard it mentioned by many, from your midwife, doula and every other mum on the planet 'You must strengthen your pelvic floor!' but what is a pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is the set of muscles resembling a hammock located at the base of your pelvis which supports your uterus, bladder and bowel – making sure they stay in their rightful places. When weakened, your pelvic floor will struggle to keep stool and urine in and you might experience leaking - especially when … read more

Kate's Birth Story

Posted by Lisa Akins on 28th Jul 2020

Doing your best to prepare yourself is the best thing you can do when it comes to something as unpredictable as labour. Many women find that each labour is different, as was the case with mummy blogger Kate Hogarth. Please enjoy this is excerpt from her amazing birth story."When things were more intense I put on my @Babycare TENS machine that I was kindly gifted. The relief was instant and gave me something to focus on throughout my contractions, alongside my breathing. I kept my Elle TENS2 on … read more

COVID 19 Baby Boom On The Horizon?

Posted by Lisa Akins on 11th Jun 2020

The Covid 19 pandemic has seen the majority of the world confined to their homes in a joint effort to beat the virus. With so many couples saying in their houses, plus a national shortage of contraception, could this equal a possible post lockdown baby boom?What is a baby boom?A baby boom typically refers to a temporary period of time where there is a large increase of babies born.Throughout history baby booms usually follow a significant event. The world saw a notable baby boom between 1945 and … read more

What I wish I knew before naming my child

Posted by Lisa Akins on 14th Jan 2020

It is often the first thing that comes to mind when someone thinks of you. It is repeated serval times a day. It stays with you for your whole life. Your name is arguably a very important part of your identity; it is no wonder many parents feel anxiety when it comes to naming their child.We sat down with four experienced parents and asked them what they wished they knew before naming their child, in hope to make your job easier. This is what they had to say…….Sandra – Mother of 3 (Keep the … read more