Parenting Blog

Welcoming a baby into the world is a profound experience—but it’s also one of life’s most significant changes, and it can place unexpected strain on even the strongest relationships. Suddenly, sleep is scarce, emotions run high, and your routines are upended. The focus shifts from you…

When you’re pregnant, there’s a lot going on in your body – not least the extra pressure your growing baby puts on your pelvic floor muscles. These are the muscles that support your bladder, bowel and womb. Keeping them strong during pregnancy isn’t just about preventing l…

A doula is a trained, non-medical professional and knowledgeable supporter who provides emotional, physical, and informational assistance to pregnant people and their families before, during, and after childbirth. Unlike midwives or obstetricians, doulas don’t medically assist the bir…

If you have been offered an amniocentesis but are unsure what it is, or what it actually involves, this article aims to answer some of your questions. An amniocentesis is a medical procedure that is sometimes offered and  performed during pregnancy. It commonly takes place b…

Pregnancy is an exciting time—but let’s face it, it can also come with a few worries. You might wonder what’s normal, what’s not, and when it’s time to call for help. That’s where maternity triage comes in. You might also hear it called the Maternity Assessment Unit, Day Assessment Un…

Pregnancy is often painted as a magical time—but let’s be honest, it’s not always rainbows and baby kicks. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even low during this life-changing time. In fact, around 1 in 5 people experience mental health challenges while pregnant…

Around the halfway mark of your pregnancy, you’re offered a peek into your baby’s secret world through the 20-week anomaly scan. This ultrasound scan is more than just an opportunity to find out if you’re having a boy or a girl; it’s a crucial check-up on your developing baby. A Glimp…

A birth plan is a personal document that outlines your preferences for labour, delivery and the immediate post partum period. It helps medical staff  and your birth team understand your expectations, needs & preferences how you wish to handle various aspects of the birth…

How Birth Partners Can Support During Labour Birth partners play a vital role in providing support during labour. Their involvement can significantly impact the mother’s or birthing persons experience and comfort. Here are practical ways birth partners can assist: Emotional support:&n…

Nutrition and Exercise in The Third Trimester Entering the third trimester is a journey into the final stretch that can often feel either like a hard slog or the final burst of energetic excitement and wonder, literally and metaphorically! This is the time when your baby makes their m…

5 Pregnancy Myths/Old Wives’ Tales As soon as you announce your pregnancy, you are likely to encounter a mix of questions that seem to come from everywhere. Friends, family, and even strangers may ask when your baby is due, what it feels like to be pregnant, and if you have settled on…

Play For Babies Under 6 Months You may believe that babies younger than six months are too small for play, but in reality, they begin learning from the moment of birth, making play a vital component of their development. During the first year, babies undergo rapid growth, and each pha…