Pregnancy

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..

Perineal recovery after childbirth

Perineal recovery after childbirth

Here are our top tips for recovery after childbirth: Pregnancy alone affects the perineum. The growing baby and uterus place added pressure on all of the maternal pelvic structures – muscles, ligaments and nerves. During the birth process, y..

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..

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..

Why Are Pelvic Floor Exercises So Important?

Why Are Pelvic Floor Exercises So Important?

Why Are Pelvic Floor Exercises So Important? By Anna Scammell Masters-trained Women’s Health Physiotherapist We hear so much about our pelvic floor, but why exactly are pelvic floor exercises so important? Well, Masters-trained Women..

You week-by-week guide to healing after a C-Section

You week-by-week guide to healing after a C-Section

Recovering from a cesarean section (C-section) requires time, patience, and proper self-care. Understanding the healing process and knowing what to expect can help you navigate this period with confidence and ease. In this guide, we'll walk you t..

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..

Naming Your Twins: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pair

Naming Your Twins: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pair

Choosing the perfect names for your twins can be an exciting yet challenging task. Naming one baby is hard enough, but now you’re choosing two names that will likely be linked together for a lifetime. Whether you want the names to complement ea..

Postpartum healing and connection through babywearing

Postpartum healing and connection through babywearing

The postpartum journey is a transformative and unique experience for new mothers, marked by both joy and significant physical and emotional challenges. Building a strong connection with your newborn during this crucial phase is vital for their develo..

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! ..

2024-2025 Baby Name List

2024-2025 Baby Name List

Selecting a name for your baby is an important and thrilling aspect of getting ready for their arrival. Every year brings new trends shaped by cultural shifts, celebrity influences, and societal changes. Whether you’re seeking a fashionable nam..

What to what to pack in hospital bag for mum

What to what to pack in hospital bag for mum

Tired of hearing “Have you got your baby hospital bag packed?” This is what you hear a lot of as your due date appears. It’s either a task you find overwhelming or are madly researching. A starting point is to ask your new mum frien..

Embracing empowerment: The benefits of perineum massage for childbirth

Embracing empowerment: The benefits of perineum massage for childbirth

As the journey of childbirth approaches, expectant parents often find themselves immersed in a sea of emotions, ranging from excitement to apprehension. Amidst this whirlwind of anticipation, perineum massage emerges as a valuable tool in preparing f..

Navigating Postpartum Recovery Like a Pro!

Navigating Postpartum Recovery Like a Pro!

As a first-time mum, your hospital bag is probably overflowing with adorable baby outfits, Instagram-worthy swaddles, and countless unnecessary baby items. While there are many beautiful moments in those initial days, there are..

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..

Why natural skincare is better during pregnancy and nursing

Why natural skincare is better during pregnancy and nursing

One of your first concerns an expectant mother may have been the anxiety and stress that comes with the changes in your daily routine as well as lifestyle for the protection of your growing baby. It is common knowledge that there are particu..

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..

Postpartum back pain

Postpartum back pain

Postpartum back pain and self-management strategies Congratulations, you’ve given birth! Next, you’re diving into the journey of parenthood, bonding with your adorable new baby, but there’s this niggling back pain which you thoug..

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..

Baby Milestone Cards

Baby Milestone Cards

Celebrating Baby Milestones: Cherishing Precious Moments with Pearhead! Welcoming a new addition to the family is a joyous occasion filled with countless milestones and precious memories. As parents, it's natural to want to celebrat..

How long is labour & birth?

How long is labour & birth?

Wondering how long the labour and birth process is? Our expert Lauren from One Mama Midwife is here to answer all your burning questions on the topic! The first stage of labour is the longest. Part of labour and can last anywhere from hours to day..

Supporting your partner: Tips for the labour support person

Supporting your partner: Tips for the labour support person

The support person plays a vital role in the labour, birth and postpartum journey and can positively influence the birth outcomes. A support person is defined as any person who has the primary role of supporting a woman in her labour, birth and postp..

What you should really be thinking about for the postpartum period

What you should really be thinking about for the postpartum period

Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist There is nothing more exciting than the impending birth of your first baby! With that excitement comes the never-ending checklists and endless supply of gifts for baby.. But, what about the mo..

How to support your body through the weaning process

How to support your body through the weaning process

Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist We are often prepared or have at least heard about the highs and lows of pregnancy and postpartum, but left a little on our own when it comes to weaning. The process of weaning can be an emoti..

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..

Tips for Healing Abdominal Separation Post-Pregnancy

Tips for Healing Abdominal Separation Post-Pregnancy

13 Tips for Healing Abdominal Separation Post-Pregnancy By Anna Scammell Women’s Health Physiotherapist Learn how to activate your core muscles correctly Correctly activating & isolating your transversus a..

What is Natural Childbirth?

What is Natural Childbirth?

Natural childbirth, also known as unmedicated or physiological birth, refers to the process of giving birth without the use of medical interventions like epidurals, synthetic oxytocin, instrumental deliveries or cesarean sections - unless they become..

Six reasons to enjoy skin-to-skin with your baby

Six reasons to enjoy skin-to-skin with your baby

Skin-to-skin is one of the most effortless yet powerful things you can do as a parent. If you didn’t get your golden hours due to birth complications or being separated from your newborn, then try to get as much skin-to-skin time as possible as..

Understanding Diastasis Recti & How To Treat It

Understanding Diastasis Recti & How To Treat It

If you have been diagnosed with Diastasis Recti, suspect that you have it, or are experiencing abdominal weakness, pain or belly bulging that doesn’t seem to be getting better after giving birth (or not!), then this is for you. Bef..

Mum Guilt

Definition: the inevitable and natural consequence of wanting to be a good mother to our children Risk of Infection: 100%. Mother’s Guilt is REAL! And nearly all of us have experienced it Signs & Symptoms: 1. &..

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..

Pain Relief in Labour

Pain Relief in Labour

When it comes to labour, the first thought on many women’s minds is, “What pain relief is available?” Some women sail through labour with ease, but for others it can be very painful and extra relief is essential. There’s a var..

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..

More Than The Baby Blues: Post Natal Depression

More Than The Baby Blues: Post Natal Depression

More than 80% of new mothers will experience the Baby Blues, somewhere between the third and fifth day after giving birth. With a little bit of understanding and support, these baby blues usually pass within a few days. Symptoms that a mother is expe..

Bringing Baby Home

Bringing Baby Home

You have just given birth to a precious little bundle of joy. You are exhausted, joyful, moody and delighted all in one. If you have given birth in the hospital you will be thinking about bringing the baby home and all that entails. ..

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..

Inducing Labor Naturally During Pregnancy

Inducing Labor Naturally During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can seem like an eternity for many women, and can often drag on for days or weeks past the baby’s predicted due date. By the last couple of weeks of pregnancy, many women are looking for ways to speed things along and help get l..

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..

Choosing a Name for Your Baby

Choosing a Name for Your Baby

Your baby's name is probably the most important thing you will ever pick out for him. Whether you choose a good name or a terrible one, it is likely that your child will be stuck with it for the rest of his life. Names have meanings, ..

Battling the Baby Blues

Battling the Baby Blues

You're exhausted. And cramping. Not to mention overwhelmed, hormonal, and quite unable to stand or sit without wincing in pain. If you happen to be one of the lucky women whose ìnew mommy euphoriaî never plummets to..

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..

Recovering from a C-Section

Recovering from a C-Section

While most pregnancies are planned vaginal deliveries, some result in a cesarean section. Delivering a baby by c-section puts additional strain on new mothers. Not only are they learning how to care for a newborn and its intense..

What is a Cesarean Section?

What is a Cesarean Section?

A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. There are accounts of cesarean sections being performed dating back to ancient times in regions all over the world. The term cesarean section was thought t..

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..

Post-Baby Body Problem: Diastasis Recti

Post-Baby Body Problem: Diastasis Recti

For a new mom, getting rid of the "baby belly" is usually a top goal. Not only will it help you look better, but it also is practical, getting you back into your pre-baby clothes. If your belly just doesn't seem to be going away o..

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..

From Conception to Birth – Your 42 Week Pregnancy Calendar

From Conception to Birth – Your 42 Week Pregnancy Calendar

Congratulations – you are going to have a baby. Your life is about to change in many wonderful ways, and your body will be undergoing many changes over the next weeks and months. As a mom to be it is important for you to know what t..

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