I wanted to have a water birth for my first labour. My friends and colleagues had all had positive experiences and only had good things to say about it. So I found out as much information…
It can be overwhelming trying to decide which pain relief choices to use for labour. I experienced very different types of pain relief when I was having my two children. Understanding the pros and cons of…
A TENS machine is a natural way to relieve pain during early labour. It is a great distraction from the pain of contractions and can be used alongside other techniques such as hypnobirthing and a birthing…
Are you trying to write a birth plan that covers every detail of your labour? I found it really hard to know where to start and what I really needed to include. This guide will help…
The early stage of my first labour was spent in the hospital. It was a really long stage and I had a birth plan – I was going to have a water birth. When the midwife…
This post contains affiliate links. A list of personalised gift ideas for mum for mother's day, her birthday, Christmas or just for a treat. A gift with a personalised touch is always special. This list includes…
Breastfeeding a baby with reflux and going dairy free can be daunting. My daughter was only a few weeks old when she was diagnosed with severe reflux. She was gaining weight very slowly and vomiting all…
This post contains affiliate links to products I have personally bought, used and loved. After pregnancy I started looking for ways to improve my postpartum hair problems. I had been lucky and had enjoyed a pregnancy…
This post contains affiliate links and includes a product that was provided to me free of charge from the company in order to review it. However, the opinions expressed in this review are my own. It…
I love books and over the years I have got quite a collection of must read children's books. I have enjoyed using them with children I have taught and now with my own children at home.…