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Rainbow Baby Day

Rainbow Baby Day

Rainbow babies represent so much - love, hope, new beginnings. Their entire existence is a gift their parents didn't think was possible. Talking about rainbow babies is important because it can help parents who have experienced loss feel less alo..

The Benefits of using the Beaba Big Flopsy Nursing Pillow: A Must-Have for New Mums

The Benefits of using the Beaba Big Flopsy Nursing Pillow: A Must-Have for New Mums

As a new mum, comfort and support are essential for both you and your baby, especially during feeding sessions. The Beaba Big Flopsy Nursing Pillow is a fantastic addition to your baby gear collection, offering more than just a cozy place for your li..

Why you need a pregnancy pillow!

Why you need a pregnancy pillow!

So you've just found out that you're pregnant. Congratulations! As you know, it's going to be an exciting and busy nine months for you and your partner alike. Getting a good night's rest has never been more important. But there are ce..

Can I Use a Baby Carrier when Pregnant?

Can I Use a Baby Carrier when Pregnant?

Growing your family is a big and exciting thing and whilst some people might assume that you’ve ‘done it all before’ there are plenty of new challenges to face and experiences to enjoy being pregnant the second (or third or fourth o..

Nutrition for the third trimester

Nutrition for the third trimester

Congratulations, you are on the home stretch. The third trimester is weeks 28 to 40. Read on for 5 nutritional considerations for the third trimester. 1. Maintain a good intake of iron and protein. Both nutrients are crucial to assist with the ..

Setting Up a Nursery for Twins: A Practical Guide for Parents

Setting Up a Nursery for Twins: A Practical Guide for Parents

Preparing for the arrival of twins can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to setting up their nursery. With two little bundles of joy on the way, your space needs to be functional, organised, and cozy for both babies. Wheth..

Expecting twins? Tips on navigating a multiple birth

Expecting twins? Tips on navigating a multiple birth

The journey into parenthood is quite a rollercoaster. Sometimes it happens quickly, sometimes unexpectedly, and sometimes it’s filled with a lot of bumps, twists and turns. But one thing is always true: there are always surprises and unknowns! ..

Embracing restful nights during pregnancy: Your guide to better sleep

Embracing restful nights during pregnancy: Your guide to better sleep

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring challenges, particularly when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. The importance of quality sleep during pregnancy cannot be overstated, as it p..

Bheue beauty wins BIG at the 2024 Mama & Baby Awards for The Beauty Shortlist

Bheue beauty wins BIG at the 2024 Mama & Baby Awards for The Beauty Shortlist

Bheue wins GOLD at the 2024 Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards. One of The Beauty Shortlist’s newest finds, nature-meets-science and pregnancy-safe skincare brand Bheue (“Be You”) was a bright star at this ..

Coffee and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Before and After Birth

Coffee and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Before and After Birth

For many people, coffee is an essential part of their daily routine. But when you're pregnant or a new parent, you may wonder how coffee affects your health and your baby's well-being. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore everything..

6 changes you can make now in preparation for a healthy pregnancy

6 changes you can make now in preparation for a healthy pregnancy

Are you trying to conceive, or planning to in the next few months? Here are 6 changes you can make now, to prepare your body (and your partner’s) for a healthy pregnancy. Did you know, making 5 or more diet and lifestyle changes may improve ..

What to look for in a Prenatal Multi

What to look for in a Prenatal Multi

Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist So you are planning a baby, or maybe already pregnant.. firstly, congratulations! One of the first things you may go out and do is purchase a prenatal multi or folate supplement, only to..

Second trimester nutrition

Second trimester nutrition

5 nutrients to focus on in the second trimester. Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist The second trimester is between weeks 13 and 27. For many women it is seen as a sunny period, where nausea subsides and energy returns, so y..

Managing morning sickness

Managing morning sickness

Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist It really is one of pregnancy’s cruel games; around 8 out of 10 women will experience some level of nausea / sickness during pregnancy (Bustos et al., 2017). Symptoms usually start aroun..

Can you predict Baby's gender?

Can you predict Baby's gender?

One of the most exciting things about pregnancy is how friends and family try to predict the gender of your baby the moment they find out you are pregnant. Some of these predictions are usually based on how high or low you are carrying, the visible c..

Some Unique Baby Shower Games

Some Unique Baby Shower Games

There are lots of fun and exciting things taking place at the typical baby shower, but one of the most memorable and most exciting parts of any baby shower are the games the guests get to play. Everyone loves to play games, and the right baby s..

Pregnancy Old Wives Tales

Pregnancy Old Wives Tales

Old wive’s tales are oral traditions passed down through generations, offering advice about experiences we all share. Some have basis in fact, but many have been proven false by modern science and medicine. Pregnancy has no shortage..

Must Haves To Make The Mother-To-Be Happy

Must Haves To Make The Mother-To-Be Happy

Best Friends As the hostess it is your responsibility to make sure that the mother-to-be is surrounded by as many well-wishers and loved ones as possible. One way to ensu..

Satisfying Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy

Satisfying Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy

Woe to the husband who refuses to run out to the grocery late at night to satisfy his pregnant wife’s craving for ice cream! Mothers-to-be often yearn for certain type of food, and studies have indicated that it may be because the pregnant woma..

Reducing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Reducing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Stretch marks, or striae, are a type of scar formed in the elastic middle layer of the skin, the dermis. They appear as red or purplish streaks that eventually fade to a silvery white colour. It is commonly believed that stretch marks result fr..

Pregnancy and the Older Woman

Pregnancy and the Older Woman

There is no reason why a woman in her 40s shouldn’t have a successful pregnancy. However, given the higher chance of birth defects in babies born to older women, it’s important that, health-wise, a woman starts from the best possible posi..

Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness

Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness

The nine months of pregnancy are a joyful experience for most women, but for some the nausea of pregnancy can make the first trimester almost unbearable. The good news is if you experience the nausea of pregnancy it may predict a good outcome for you..

Miscarriage: Signs and Symptoms

Miscarriage: Signs and Symptoms

The onset of a possible miscarriage is devastating. One minute you’re excitedly dreaming about names and nursery colours, the next you’re heading to the doctor for all the wrong reasons. Miscarriages are common but when the signs first ap..

Fun Baby Shower Games

Fun Baby Shower Games

Baby shower games can be just as much fun for the guests as the presents for the mom-to-be! Whether you are the mom-to-be, the host or a guest of a baby shower you will have a lot of fun with this list of popular baby shower games to get..

Baby Shower Game Ideas

Baby Shower Game Ideas

As a mother of seven I have been given several baby showers and attended many baby showers. Games are always looked forward too. Here are some fun games that will help liven up any baby shower. Dirty Diaper Fold small square..

6 Things Women Should Know during Pregnancy

6 Things Women Should Know during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting stage where a woman undertakes a great responsibility to care for a new life that grows inside her. The ability to bring about the best for her child is greatly influenced by the things a pregnant woman knows. There are six b..

Everything You Need to Know About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Everything You Need to Know About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has given hope to many people whose fertility problems have left them struggling to conceive a child. If you are in this position and are trying to work out which treatment will optimize your chances of having a baby, it ..

Answers to the Ten Most Common Questions about Flying During Pregnancy

Answers to the Ten Most Common Questions about Flying During Pregnancy

Almost all pregnant women have some nagging fears about traveling by plane. It is all too easy to obsess over frightening questions about miscarriages, labor, and dangerous equipment. The following ten concerns are the most common, and the answers ca..

Morning Sickness Survival Tips

Morning Sickness Survival Tips

Morning sickness can put a damper on the otherwise exciting time of a new pregnancy. There are ways to cope with it! While not every solution may work for you, chances are that one of them will give you some relief. Eat..

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