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Why Ongoing Support Matters: From Pregnancy to Baby & Beyond
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. There is so much information available, so many decisions to make, and often a different professional, class or service for every stage. One person teaches your antenatal classes. Another provides breastfeeding support. A different teacher runs baby massage. Then there are baby classes, parenting advice, online resources and well-meaning opinions from family and friends. It's no wonder many parent

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Jun 23 min read


If You're Feeling Scared About Giving Birth, You're Not Alone
If you’re pregnant and feeling scared about giving birth, you might be wondering if you’re “supposed” to feel this way. The truth is—you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Feeling anxious about labour is incredibly common, especially if this is your first baby. For many women, birth feels like the unknown: unpredictable, unfamiliar, and often surrounded by conflicting stories or dramatic images from TV and social media. So if you’re feeling nervous, overwhelme

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May 53 min read


Pregnacy Insomnia:Why You’re Waking Up at 3am in Pregnancy & How to Get Back to Sleep
Waking up at 3am in pregnancy and unable to get back to sleep? You’re exhausted… But your mind is suddenly wide awake. Thoughts start creeping in about birth, baby, life, or completely random things that didn’t bother you during the day. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Pregnancy insomnia is incredibly common in pregnancy and it can feel really frustrating when all you want is rest. Why does pregnancy insomnia happen? There isn’t just one reason, it’s usually a comb

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Apr 222 min read


7 Common Questions About Hypnobirthing
If you’ve heard about hypnobirthing, you might be wondering if it’s something that could help you during pregnancy and birth. Many expectant parents are curious about hypnobirthing but aren’t always sure what it actually involves. Some people imagine meditation or being “hypnotised”, while others wonder if it’s only for certain types of birth. The truth is that hypnobirthing is much more practical than many people realise. It’s a way of learning about how the body works in la

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Mar 113 min read


What are the Benefits of Attending an Antenatal Course?
Beggining on your journey into parenthood is such an exciting adventure. Antenatal courses are invaluable source of education, offering...

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Feb 21, 20252 min read


Preparing for Birth in the Second Trimester
The usually golden period of pregnancy. The nausea is (hopefully) fading, your energy is back, and your bump is starting to show enough...

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Feb 6, 20253 min read


Prepping for Parenthood: Top 10 Must-Do's When You Find Out You're Pregnant
So, you just saw those two pink lines (or maybe the word “Pregnant” on the digital test you triple-checked). First, congrats! Second,...

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Nov 18, 20243 min read


When Pooping during Labour is Totally Normal (& actually a good thing!)
Something that should be talked about more, when it comes to birth is the fact that yes it is true......... You will likely poop during...

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Jul 11, 20242 min read


Maximizing Comfort: How to Effectively Use a Birth Ball for Pregnancy and Labour
Birthing ball bliss, bouncing your way through your pregnancy and birth

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Oct 19, 20233 min read


Maintaining Pregnancy Dental Health: Tips for Healthy Teeth
Just another part of pregnancy, for some mummy's to be, is those wonderous pregnancy hormones, causing issues with your oral hygiene. One...

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Apr 27, 20232 min read


How to Manage Heartburn During Pregnancy: Tips and Remedies
🔥That burning sensation in your chest...🔥 Followed by a burning sensation in your throat and sometimes an acidic taste in your...

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Apr 27, 20231 min read


Understanding the Sensitivity of Smell During Pregnancy
Suddenly you feel like you can smell absolutely everything!🤭

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Aug 12, 20212 min read


Exploring the Effectiveness of Birth Breathing Techniques in Labour.
The benefits of why we can use breathing techniques in labour.

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Mar 31, 20212 min read


What to Expect: Your Role as a Birth Partner in Labour
Discussing how birth partners can support you in birth.

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Mar 18, 20213 min read
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