Looking for midwife tips on all things baby? Our in-house midwife Katrin Ritter knows what questions new parents might be asking! From babywearing to baby sleep and some medical topics, we’ve got you covered!
There is World First Aid Day every year on the second Saturday in September. Its mission? To provide everyone with an annual opportunity to promote and gain knowledge in first aid. So today we’re talking about “Baby First Aid” together with the experts from Daisy First Aid and Malteser – with basic information and tips…
Having a baby is a remarkable journey that bring about numerous changes in your body – as you’ve probably noticed! While you may be focused on the growth of your baby, you might also notice that a lot is happening with your skin! Some people talk about having that famed pregnancy glow, but others feel…
For many people, coffee is an essential part of their daily routine. But when you’re pregnant or a new parent, you may wonder how coffee affects your health and your baby’s well-being. This might lead you to ask can you drink coffee while pregnant? The short answer is – probably! So don’t panic! But there’s…
By Illiyin Morrison, perinatal trauma specialist midwife and birth debrief facilitator I stumbled into the world of perinatal / birth trauma as an uncomfortable accident. A series of happenings that shaped my whole life and changed the trajectory of my career. I am a midwife, mother, podcaster, author and birth debrief facilitator. I help people…
Imagine floating weightlessly, hearing gentle splashes, and feeling warm water envelop your body… lots of would enjoy such a soothing and relaxing bath. Your baby certainly does. There are only a few who don’t. Babies are in their element when in water. After all, they’ve typically spent nine months living in amniotic fluid. But does…
Are you a new mum? Or perhaps you’re about to embark on this exciting journey? If so, you’re likely wondering whether you really need a nursing pillow and, if so, which one is right for you. After all, the market offers a wide variety of options: large and small nursing pillows, firm and soft ones,…
Our UK sleep specialist Gemma Coe is a mum of two and a certified baby and child sleep consultant. She helps families all over the world develop healthy sleep habits and has shared a lot of her knowledge over on our blog. Everything from tips for helping baby sleep in winter to knowing when to…
Summer is officially holiday season! And while many are drawn to faraway places, more and more people are spending that quality time together within the UK or simply at home, within their own four walls. This trend has a name: staycation. It is made up of the word “stay” and the suffix “-cation” from vacation….
There’s few things more exciting than feeling your baby growing bigger and bigger in your belly. However, as they grow there is more and more weight to carry around with you – and that can be exhausting. One way to relax is to take a bath during pregnancy, with candlelight and soft music. Or perhaps…
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding (or whatever term you feel best describes your journey) can be one of the most beautiful and best things in the world. It is so intimate, so unique, so beautiful. But it can also be a challenge. It’s rarely easy straight away, without any complications. And we’re not saying that to scare…