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Braxton hicks…you’ve probably heard of them? Maybe experienced them? Well let me tell you all about them…What are Braxton Hicks?Braxton Hicks are irregular contractions that can happen after the 20 week mark of your pregnancy. They tend to be more noticeable towards the end of pregnancy, but you may also NEVER experience them! Both are totally normal. If you do experience them, Braxton Hicks are simply your body’s way of having a little practice at contractions before you go into labour (but the … read more

It’s Maternal Mental Health Week, a campaign that was launched in 2014 to reach out to families, mothers and the general public to raise awareness about the maternal mental health disorders that affect one in five mothers. These illnesses frequently do go unnoticed and untreated and that’s why it is important to have it out in the open so that everyone is aware. Eventually, they can become long-term and affect not only mothers, but the children and partners. Today, we want to talk about … read more

Hypnobirthing is an education programme which aim to teach you ways to stay calm and in control during labour. This includes simple self-hypnosis, breathing and relaxation techniques.Hypnobirthing doesn’t necessarily mean attending classes in person. This can be done online, with books, CD’s, apps and even podcasts. So whichever way makes you feel more comfortable with learning the technique, you will still be able to embrace a different attitude towards labour and childbirth.The perfect t … read more