Can you use a heating pad while pregnant?
Pregnancy brings about a myriad of changes to a woman’s body. From the joy of feeling the baby’s first movements to the discomfort of swollen feet and backaches, it’s a …
Can you eat salami when pregnant?
When it comes to pregnancy, every bite matters. The joy of expecting a new life is often accompanied by a plethora of dietary dos and don’ts. Salami, a beloved deli …
Can you get a brazilian wax while pregnant?
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, filled with a mix of excitement, anticipation, and a plethora of questions about what’s best for both the mother and the baby. As expecting mothers …
Can You Take A Bath After Giving Birth?
A bath is a great way to relax, feel clean and soothe aching muscles, so it’s natural for a woman to want a bath after giving birth. But when can …
When Is It Safe To Orgasm After Giving Birth?
Congratulations on just having a baby! It can feel like such a blessing and one of the happiest moments of your life. But, you can also feel like you lose …
Why Do Women Give Birth On Their Backs?
With the huge variety of birthing positions women can choose from, it never ceases to surprise me why so many women give birth on their backs. The supine position, or …
Can You Take Pepto While Pregnant?
Heartburn and upset stomach can be common side-effects of pregnancy, so many expectant mothers want to know, can you take Pepto while pregnant? Pepto-Bismol, known for its relief of upset …
Can You Take Melatonin While Pregnant?
I understand the challenges that come with pregnancy, especially when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. You’re not alone if you’ve found yourself tossing and turning, wondering if …
Can Cats Sense Pregnancy?
As a cat owner, you may be aware that your feline friend has an incredible knack for picking up on your subtlest movements. They’re like little detectives, stealthily observing your …
What do doulas do?
During pregnancy and childbirth, expectant mothers face a wide range of physical and emotional challenges, and having the right support can make all the difference. While partners and loved ones …
Water Birth: Pros, Cons and Hypnobirthing
As you prepare for the arrival of your little one, you may be wondering about your options for giving birth. One option that has become increasingly popular in recent years …
Giving birth is a woman’s greatest fear
Earlier this year, the Telegraph, in conjunction with Bounty and MORI, conducted a poll of 900 women to find out their greatest concern before starting a family. Whilst an understandable …
Birthing fears need to be recognised and dealt with
At the end of last year, the BBC reported the Royal College of Midwives call for fear of childbirth (tokophobia) to be recognised and dealt with more effectively. Giving birth …
Is your baby bump too small?
Have you noticed that as soon as a you get pregnant, people seem to become obsessed with your baby bump and how it’s growing? The media coverage of the Duchess …
It’s good for women to suffer the pain of a natural birth, says medical chief
Congratulations to Dr Denis Walsh, one of the UK’s most influential midwives, who spoke out saying that mother and child would benefit if the ‘epidural epidemic’ gave way to yoga, …
Handy Manny Lyrics
It has been a while since I posted a blog entry – life with two boys is busy as you might imagine, so it hasn’t left a lot of time …
UK maternity units ‘turn women away’
I came across an article in the Independent which reports that many English hospitals had to turn away women in labour last year because they were full. The BBC reports …