Becoming a parent is a joyous and life-changing experience, but it can also be incredibly challenging and exhausting. As a new parent, you are responsible for the well-being of a tiny human being, and this can take a toll on your physical and emotional health. That’s why it’s essential to take care of yourself after …
Breastfeeding is a personal choice that many new mothers face. It is a natural way to nourish and bond with your baby, but it also comes with its own set of pros and cons. It is important to know that breastfeeding is not always possible, and it may not be the best option for every …
The times I have told the birth story, of my precipitous labour, after Nell was born in February, I often joked ‘well there’s not a lot to tell, it was all over so quickly. Truth is, the whole experience from start to finish will stick in my mind forever. I’ve always heard so much whilst …
Why do we all have this vision and ambition to have children and work from home to spend quality time with them? In reality, we are not spending any extra ‘quality time’ with them by being at home. We are sat at the laptop/ computer feeling stressed and guilty because we have a child who …
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I have decided to write this blog about the pros and cons of sending your little one/s to nursery. I felt nursery to be an easy decision until we were looking for one. When my daughter started nursery there were things I noticed that are obvious now but, I would never have thought of at …
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I never really thought too much about Labour before I wanted to have a baby, I never allowed myself to watch programmes like one born every minute, as I knew I’d instantly be anxious and scared as hell of the pain. My pregnancy wasn’t too bad, I got the nausea in the beginning- which was …
I think we’ve all been there during maternity leave – sitting there feeding our babies in the early hours wondering how on earth we are going to function on so little sleep when back at work. As maternity leave progresses, chats over coffee after baby groups turn from teething and weaning to KIT days, going …
I want to talk a little bit about retained placenta. Before I developed this post-birth complication myself I never even knew it could happen. So in the following paragraphs I’ll tell you a bit about what retained placenta is and my personal experience with it. Even though it’s an issue which is relatively rare, some …
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We all know there is a real pressure to breastfeed your baby. Some people couldn’t imagine doing anything other than breastfeed and others don’t necessarily mind whether their baby is breastfed or formula fed. As long as their baby is fed! You’ll find no matter what you read or which healthcare professional you speak to …
A babysitter is someone that comes into your home to look after your little one/s whilst you do something else. Whether this be doing other things in the house like cleaning, or even working your little one is being well looked after. However, the majority of people hire a babysitter when they are heading out. …