Pregnancy can affect so many things can’t it? It’s not enough that we put ourselves through the pain of labour, but there are all sorts of ailments and problems with our bodies that can arise out of having a baby. How does pregnancy change your teeth/gums? Changes in your hormones during pregnancy can cause your […]
Twelve years ago when I was pregnant with my first child I remember being given a leaflet about Stem Cell collection at a baby show. I had no idea what it was about really, just that it was an expensive process. The leaflet went in the recycling and that was that. I don’t know anyone who […]
The pelvic floor Firstly, in order to tackle pelvic floor issues, you will need to know what the pelvic floor actually is. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in men, and bladder, bowel and uterus […]
One of the things I constantly say to myself and others is how quickly children change and how fast a moment is gone. Talking to other parents, we are all wondering the same – where does the time go? How will we remember these early years? Sometimes as a parents you blink and you miss […]
My thoughts on breastfeeding If you’ve read any of my breastfeeding posts before, you will know that I breastfed all four of my children and each one for longer than the time before. It’s something I’ve always felt very strongly about and despite the difficulties sometimes, it’s something I was committed to succeeding at because […]
Motherhood is complex. Insanely rewarding, yet exceptionally hard work at the same time. It isn’t just the actual mothering that is complex though, it is the way we are perceived as mums as well. There is no longer a ‘typical mum’, or a simple definition of a mother. We are expected to be everything to […]
Remember, remember the 5th of November 2015 – I will. I’m not sure if I ever gave much thought to the last breastfeed over nine years ago as I gave my first born her first feed. After all, that was only the start of the journey. I’ve spoken before about my views on breastfeeding and that […]