At some point during pregnancy, even though you may be tired and want to rest, you can experience a sudden need to tidy, clean and organise your home. This is what is known as ‘nesting’ and it’s...
Category: Pregnancy advice
Some of the best things about being pregnant
Pregnancy isn’t all morning sickness, swollen feet and back aches. There are some aspects of being pregnant which are lovely things that you can enjoy.
Your skin will be rad...
Unique ways to announce your pregnancy
Keeping your pregnancy under wraps until you’re ready to tell people is hard when you’re so excited. Some people like to announce it straight away, others may choose to wait until the first scan s...
Pregnancy brain – fact or fiction?
Many people will be familiar with the expressions ‘pregnancy brain’ or ‘baby brain’, whether they’re parents or not. So, what exactly does this mean and is there any truth behind it? ...
Pregnancy wear on a budget
Maternity wear can be really expensive and, unless you’re planning to have more children, you’ll only wear it for a few months. There are lots of ways you can adapt your existing clothing and seek...
Choosing a birthing partner
A birthing partner is someone who will be with you during labour and birth, to give you emotional and practical support. Who you choose to be your birthing partner is entirely up to you. (more&h...
How your body changes during pregnancy
During pregnancy your body changes to accommodate your growing baby. However, bump aside, there are some other changes you may experience when you’re pregnant that are completely natural, although u...
Do I need a birth plan?
A birth plan is a way of letting the people who will be looking after you during labour and birth know the things you’d like to happen. This can include anything from the type of pain control you wa...
How to deal with unwanted parenting ‘advice’
When you become a parent for the first time, in among the joy and excitement of this amazing new chapter in your life comes advice from others who’ve already been there, done it and got the t-shirt....
Overcoming the Fear of a C-Section
It’s normal to be apprehensive about the thought of any surgery and, for many mothers-to-be, the prospect of having a caesarean can be really worrying. Sometimes this is an elected procedure, for va...
