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Your Skin in Pregnancy and Postpartum: What Is Happening (and What Might Actually Help)

Skin changes can feel surprising, and at times even unsettling during pregnancy and postpartum. The key is knowing what is going on and finding a simple, safe skin care routine that works for you.

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Transform your labour by activating your five senses

There are many things that can cause us to feel tense during labour;  the things you can see, hear, smell, touch and taste can either increase your level of tension, or contribute to feelings of relaxation. 

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Postpartum Leaks: Why They Happen & What You Can Do About It

Postpartum Leaks: Why They Happen & What You Can Do About It

A guest blog written by Meera Joshi, a specialist women’s Health Physiotherapist, on how to support pelvic floor weakness postpartum.

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Your Morning, Your Power: How to Rise Before the World Needs You

Your Morning, Your Power: How to Rise Before the World Needs You

A few moments of peace - starting our day with intention, helps to build mental strength and emotional resilience that lasts long after.

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4 Natural Ways to Support Lactation

Establishing a healthy milk supply can be difficult  postpartum, here are 4 natural ways to help.

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How to spot the signs of overwhelm, and find calm naturally

Overwhelm is something that can cause stress and an inability to fully switch off after a busy da...
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Chocolate Date Hearts

The special date that everyone would like this Galentine's/Valentine's Day

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Go With The Flow Milkshake

Go With The Flow Milkshake

Not just delicious as a hot drink, Go With The Flow is designed to be enjoyed chilled

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Relactation: How to Start Breastfeeding Again After Stopping

If you've stopped breastfeeding and want to start again, here are our top tips on how to relactate

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Power pumping to help your breastfeeding journey

If you feel your milk supply is dropping, power pumping can be a great way to boost it. Here are our top tips on how to make power pumping work for you.

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The Benefits of Ashwagandha for Women's Wellness

9 benefits that ashwagandha has for women's wellness
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How To Naturally Manage Rage

You're not alone in feeling rage - here are some tips on how to handle it.
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Three teas to support you postpartum

Support postpartum with the right cup of tea - to support breastfeeding, sleep deprivation and the need for self-care.
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3 ways that tea can help my milk supply

3 ways tea can support a healthy milk supply
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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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Postnatal PTSD and birth trauma

Birth trauma is the symptoms of distress that you might experience after having gone through, or ...
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Turning down the volume: the power of a mindful cuppa during pregnancy

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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Postpartum Recovery: The First 7 Days

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 - How to feel more rested (even if your little ones aren’t sleeping!)

Ask The Expert - How to feel more rested (even if your little ones aren’t sleeping!)

Small habits and daily rituals that help to improve sleep
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Caesarean scar, Caesarean recovery tips

Caesarean recovery tips

After you have had a caesarean or abdominal birth, when you get home it is important to give your...
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Lactation Support Granola

Healthy granola recipe containing nutritious ingredients to support a healthy milk supply
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Milk's Up Lactation Pancakes

Who doesn't enjoy pancakes for breakfast..?! This recipe for lactation pancakes contains only 6 s...
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Finding support as a new mum

Becoming a mum can be the most amazing thing in the world. But it is also the hardest and most ch...
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World Breast Pumping Day

World Breast Pumping Day

It’s an area often overlooked in the UK in terms of antenatal education and support, but in th...
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Hospital bag essentials

Hospital bag essentials

Packing a bag for the hospital can feel daunting, and you will worry about forgetting essential i...
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Money-saving shopping list for new parents

As an expectant parent you might find friends, family, and shop assistants(!) telling you that yo...
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How To Stay Hydrated When Breastfeeding

Top tips for how to stay hydrated when breastfeeding in a heatwave.  From fruit to herbal teas and one-handed cups...
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How Tea Can Support New Mums And Breastfeeding

Botanicals can be a great support when breastfeeding and dealing with sleep deprivation in the fourth trimester.  Find out more about the ingredients in our teas and how they can help new mums.
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Meditation For New Mums & Top Tips for Getting Started

Meditation tips for mums.
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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. 
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Clocks going forward - how to support little ones

Expert advice on how to deal with the clock change when you have children.
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My experience with sleep deprivation and sleep anxiety

Our guest blog has been written by the wonderful Lydia founder of Sleep & Bounds, who set up her infant sleep coach business after she suffered from sleep deprivation for nearly two years. The lack of sleep affected her mood and migraines.
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Top Tips for being productive with a busy lifestyle

Top tips on how to be as productive as possible as a busy mum.
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How Parents Can Encourage Self-Care In Their Children

Expert advice from Fit Kids on how to enstil great self care habits in your children.
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TREATING A BURN: SOME REMINDERS FOR MUMS

I’m a former nurse, and now a first aid trainer. I know that talking about this type of stuff is confronting, and scary. But unfortunately, accidents can happen. And the most common location for these injuries to occur is within our own homes. 
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What To Expect From Your Body After Having A Baby

Firstly your body has arguably just done one of the most important and powerful jobs it can ever do, growing and safely delivering your baby. Your body has already evolved so much, physically rearranging your organs to accommodate your baby.
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