What Percentage of Births Are Cesarean in the UK?
C-sections are becoming more common, here's why and what you can do to try to increase your chances of a natural birth
Is Raspberry Leaf Tea Safe to Drink with Gestational Diabetes?
Raspberry leaf tea can naturally reduce blood sugar levels, but it isn't recommended if you're on medication to manage gestational diabetes. Read more about why here...
How many cups of raspberry leaf tea can I drink when pregnant?
Have you wondered how much raspberry leaf tea to drink in order to prepare for labor? Find out here...
Wait Until 32 Weeks to Drink Raspberry Leaf Tea During Pregnancy
Raspberry leaf tea can support women at the end of pregnancy, but why exactly should you wait until 32 weeks of pregnancy before you enjoy it...
Dates For The End Of Pregnancy
Help prepare the body for labour with dates - perfect with a cup of raspberry leaf tea
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Birth Preparation - 5 Natural Things That May Help You in Labour
Feel more in control and empowered at the end of pregnancy, by taking a few natural steps to support preparation for birth.
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Which tea should I avoid in Pregnancy?
It is often difficult to know what tea is safe to drink during pregnancy, here is a guide of what you can drink, and what to avoid.
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Which tea can I drink in each trimester?
We are often asked which of our teas to drink during each stage of pregnancy.Hopefully the follow...
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What causes Morning Sickness?
No one is quite sure what causes morning sickness, but it is believed to be influenced by a number of factors which we outline here for you...
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Turning down the volume: the power of a mindful cuppa during pregnancy
From the moment you find out you’re pregnant the to-do list only ever seems to grow. There always...
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5 Ways To Naturally Prepare For Labour And Birth
Here are our top 5 ways to prepare for labour and birth naturally, from raspberry leaf to perineal massage
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Ask the Expert - How Hypnobirthing altered my whole view of childbirth
This blog post was written by Poppy Child - founder of Pop That Mumma
Hypnobirthing altered my wh...
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Postpartum Recovery: The First 7 Days
The first weekThe initial week following the arrival of your little one is a time of high emotion...
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Ask The Expert - Raspberry Leaf tea - research, benefits & personal experience
This blog has been written by our Raspberry Leaf expert Midwife Angie (aka @theecomidwife)
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Yoga Benefits During Pregnancy
Yoga can provide numerous benefits when you are pregnant. The gentle movement and breathing techn...
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Acid reflux and heartburn in pregnancy - and what to do about it
Acid reflux and heartburn can kick in during pregnancy, find out more about why and what you can do to naturally combat and relieve them. No gaviscon included.
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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.
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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.
Herbs To Help Heartburn
Certain herbs have traditionally been used to naturally help heartburn. From liquorice root to peppermint, chamomile to ginger root. Depending on your taste and your teapot, there's a tea to help.
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Caesarean Awareness Month
April is Caesarean Awareness month. 1 in 5 babies are born abdominaly in the UK, and the majority...
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Is Chamomile Tea Safe To Drink In Pregnancy?
Chamomile tea is generally considered safe to drink during pregnancy - in moderation.
Variety i...
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Hibiscus - is it safe in pregnancy?
Learn more about why hibiscus is safe in pregnancy
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Weight Gain During Pregnancy - Facts
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy weight gain is often spoken about in very negative terms. ...
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Final Stretch Piña Colada Smoothie
Piña Colada Smoothie
You may have read that eating a whole pineapple can start labour due to the ...
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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.
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When not to drink raspberry leaf tea
Raspberry leaf tea is amazing but you shouldn't drink it in early pregnancy, or if you have certain conditions. Learn more about why here.
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Lemongrass in Pregnancy - Is It Safe?
Shedding light on why lemongrass is safe for pregnancy, sharing the most recent research and NHS guidance.
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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!
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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.
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How Much Caffeine Is Too Much In Pregnancy?
When you're pregnant or breastfeeding, it's best to limit your caffeine intake to 200mg per day. But what does this mean in real terms?
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How Many Cups Of Tea Are OK When You're Pregnant?
If you're worried about how much tea to drink when you're pregnant, it can be a mine-field to get advice online. We've pulled the NHS guidelines to give you confidence when drinking our pregnancy teas.
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