This is a guide to give you a few ideas about how to get back into shape after you have had your little one. However, do two things before you start exercising: Listen to your body – if you feel tired, are bleeding heavily or just don’t feel ready, then don’t do it. Rest, relax, […]
Baby on board?
One of the most amazing miracles of life is that as women, we get to carry our children inside us, but while pregnancy is a happy and expectant time, it can also be freight with problems and issues, here are just a few: Preconception OK, so before we got on to the stages of pregnancy, […]
Life as a new mum
Life as a new mum is hectic, relentless and unforgiving. In the midst of night feeds, nappy changes and newborn screaming, the thought of taking time for yourself is either lost completely or strikes you as hilariously ridiculous. Even so, it’s crucial that you take some time out for yourself to relax, recuperate, and recharge […]
Common emotions in motherhood
Motherhood is a beautiful thing. Being a mother, you are constantly filled with mixed emotions. Feelings before becoming a mummy and those afterwards are totally different. Whilst motherhood gives you a tremendous feeling of joy and happiness, there will be many challenging moments along the way too. For most people, most of the time, the […]
Pregnancy and your body
During your pregnancy, over nine months, (or ten months with each of mine!) you see a lot changes in your body and your life. Here, are a few tips to get you through. Take a Prenatal Vitamin Your baby’s neural cord, which becomes the brain and spinal cord, develops within the first month of pregnancy, […]
The pregnancy problem no one talks about
So you’ve seen those little blue lines on your pregnancy test, you are over the moon. You’ve made it through an anxious first trimester, perhaps dealt with horrific morning sickness, or even had a bit of a scare. You’ve started to look more pregnant and maybe you are beginning to enjoy the experience a bit […]
Common health issues in pregnancy
When you find out you are pregnant, for most people, it’s a wonderful time. After all, you are bringing a new life into the world. However, pregnancy isn’t an easy time for a mum-to-be. Your body is going through so many changes which can bring you a lot of discomfort. Here are some common health […]
Baby shower and new baby gift ideas
Buying a baby shower or new baby gift you might think is straightforward. If you want to really make an impact with your gift though, think more about what the gift is, not how much it cost and where you bought it from. When you become a parent it is quite overwhelming the number of […]