Background reading Like many mums-to-be, when I was pregnant with my first child I read lots of pregnancy and birth books and magazines. I used to like to read about each stage of the pregnancy and learn about what my baby was doing during that time. I also read a lot about birth, but in […]
The importance of the pelvic floor
Firstly, do you know what the pelvic floor is? Where it is? Do you do pelvic floor exercises? How often do you do them? Did you exercise your pelvic floor whilst pregnant and did you stop doing the exercises after the birth of your children? Are you are concerned about the strength of your pelvic […]
Why home is better than hospital
How it used to be Years ago women stayed in hospital for a week to recuperate after having a baby. Babies were taken away so mums could sleep and when you returned home you stayed in bed and were looked after. NO MORE! Times have changed Changes in the approach and remit of medical staff, combined […]
The Unwritten Mummy Commandments
So these are not written down as such but we all know and understand them…don’t we? I can’t decide… Thou shalt get thy child to share If you get a really polite pair of mums, you can end up with toddlers passing a toy between them potentially indefinitely. It’s a crucial element of the rules […]
Support through pregnancy and beyond
You might have read our post on The Embarrassing Pregnancy Questions recently and how to overcome certain problems.Have you tried any of the Canesten products yet?Which are your favourite?All of the products below are great for comfort and everyday freshness – you can buy them online here. All of these products are gentle enough to be used […]
Supermarket Car Park Battles
As a mum of four I have to say I do try to do most of my shopping online. It just makes life easier generally. However, there are those times when I forget things or simply run out of things and I have to tackle the supermarket with the children. Now, to some people the […]
The embarrassing pregnancy questions answered
Let’s face it, pregnancy can cause all sorts of strange things to happen to your body. Is there anything strange that has appeared in your pregnancies or caused discomfort? Thrush perhaps or strange patches of dry skin? One mum had the following questions which has been answered by an expert… Question: Since I’ve become pregnant I feel […]