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Yoga Benefits During Pregnancy
Yoga can provide numerous benefits when you are pregnant. The gentle movement and breathing techn...
Why I avoid the word ' plan ' when talking about birth
I choose to call them preferences so that there are no unrealistic expectations of
what can or cannot be controlled. The word plan possesses very final and definite
connotations which unfortunately do not go hand in hand with labour and birth.
what can or cannot be controlled. The word plan possesses very final and definite
connotations which unfortunately do not go hand in hand with labour and birth.
International Day of the Midwife
Being a midwife is both the most wonderful and amazing vocation to be part of: but also arguably ...
Cervix Dilation - The 3 stages of labour
There are three stages of labour - latent, active and delivery. During labour a woman's cervix di...
Caesarean Awareness Month
April is Caesarean Awareness month. 1 in 5 babies are born abdominaly in the UK, and the majority...
Hospital bag essentials
Packing a bag for the hospital can feel daunting, and you will worry about forgetting essential i...
Weight Gain During Pregnancy - Facts
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy weight gain is often spoken about in very negative terms. ...
Final Push Easy Chicken Curry
Easy Chicken Tikka Curry
Spicy food is often suggested as a means of bringing on labour, and many...
Final Stretch Piña Colada Smoothie
Piña Colada Smoothie
You may have read that eating a whole pineapple can start labour due to the ...
How Teas Can Support Your Pregnancy
Herbs and flowers are amazing, find out about their botanical benefits.
Stress awareness during pregnancy and as a new parent
We have teamed up with the brilliant Basking Babies to raise awareness of the key things to watch out for when you’re feeling tense, and to offer some top tips on managing stress during these life-changing times.
What is hypnobirthing all about?
Learn about the principles of hypnobirthing and how it can help you prepare for labour, and have a positive birth experience.
Key Ways Our Tea Can Support You Through Pregnancy
How different herbs and flowers can help support your body through pregnancy and when breastfeeding.
What You Need To Know About Home Birth
Are home births just for Hippies? We wanted to find out, so we asked the wonderful @the_wholesome_mummy to share not only her story, but also the main things that can make a home birth one of the most positive experiences for you.
When To Drink Milk's Up Breastfeeding Tea
Our Milk’s Up breastfeeding tea can be drunk at any stage of motherhood, but there’s a sweet spot that we’d recommend…and it is actually when you’re pregnant!
Which Tea Do I Need In Which Trimester?
If you're wondering which of our teas are best suited to you, you can use this trimester by trimester guide to find your perfect tea match!
Raspberry Leaf Tea - why wait until 32 weeks pregnant?
We don't recommend you start drinking raspberry leaf tea until you're 32 weeks pregnant, and we thought we'd share why!
Tips on preparing for labour from Bumps to Babbas
From hypnobirthing to raspberry lef tea, this blog spells out what you can do to prepare for labour and a positive birth.
Post-natal Depression
This guest blog is from the lovely Emma at Isabella and Us. She went through post-natal depression, and shares her story here.
Raspberry Leaf Tea & Birth Preparation
You may read online that you can drink Raspberry Leaf tea to bring on labour if you're over due. This is unfortunately not proven to be true at all, but there are some research studies that show that if you drink it from 32 weeks on, you can statistically have a shorter second stage of labour, and less interventions during birth.