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PostHaving a second child can be overwhelming
Having a second child can be overwhelming. Thoughts of "how can I possibly love this child as much as my first" may plague your mind. It's normal to feel like this, and it's normal to feel guilt…
15 February 2021
PostHave you ever flown with a baby or small child?
Have you ever flown with a baby or small child? Sometimes its plain sailing and sometimes its just awful. Having an infant that is crying because they are restless, ears hurt, hungry or just want…
17 August 2022
PostWhen your child stops breastfeeding, you may find that some milk leaks from your…
When your child stops breastfeeding, you may find that some milk leaks from your breasts during the initial weeks. The leaking should subside after a month or so but you may be able to express the…
20 June 2022
PostWhen I had my first child I was just 18 years old
When I had my first child I was just 18 years old. Shortly after giving birth I was transferred to the postnatal ward and thought I should check his nappy. I was in for a shock - his poop was not…
30 May 2020
Reel0:15Did pregnancy change your hair? My curl pattern completely changed with each child postpartum
12 February 2024
PostI've been a mother for 20 and a half years 😲
I've been a mother for 20 and a half years 😲 My child is a man... it still feels odd saying that. Even more odd when you go out for lunch with your child and the waiter refers to him as your…
10 September 2020
CarouselThe first five years of life are an extraordinary time for brain development
The first five years of life are an extraordinary time for brain development. During this time, a child’s brain is forming millions of connections that shape how they move, communicate, learn and…
5 March 2026
CarouselAny more to add?
Any more to add? Oh also, having a phone conversation without being interrupted by a child asking for a snack (after they had spent the previous hour not saying a word to me) Parenthood changes…
4 November 2024
PostInfant neck rash
Infant neck rash If you have a child, there's a high chance you will recognise this rash. It is common for babies under the age of 6 months to develop a rash in the crease of their neck. The…
19 September 2021
PostTokophobia is an extreme fear of pregnancy and childbirth
Tokophobia is an extreme fear of pregnancy and childbirth. Many people experience this, despite really wanting to want to have a child. Many people with tokophobia report avoiding conversations…
14 July 2021
PostNipple stimulation, oxytocin and labour
Repost time! Rubbing or rolling your nipples helps the body release oxytocin. Oxytocin plays a role in arousal, initiating and maintaining labour, and bonding between mother and child. This…
6 November 2019
PostRubbing or rolling your nipples helps the body release oxytocin
Rubbing or rolling your nipples helps the body release oxytocin. Oxytocin plays a role in arousal, initiating and maintaining labour, and bonding between mother and child. This hormone also makes…
19 August 2019
PostGood morning beautiful!
Good morning beautiful! Can't believe how quick this one is growing! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 February 2019
PostI love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all…
I love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all mums want to/can pump but it's certainly worth considering especially if you are struggling to get rest 💕 Daddy…
3 July 2020
CarouselMy two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox
My two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox. The older children got it at 1-2 years of age, so it's hit a bit later for these two, at 4 and 6 years. Most of us in the UK have to deal…
22 April 2023
PostDo you ever feel like you've done nothing all day?
Do you ever feel like you've done nothing all day? Perhaps your baby has been stuck to you like glue for hours and you've been simultaneously been trying to prevent your toddler from drawing on…
5 February 2022
PostSickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect…
Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells. The most serious type is called sickle cell anaemia. Sickle cell disease is more…
1 February 2021
PostGender disappointment is a thing
Gender disappointment is a thing. Not many people like to talk about it though for fear of being 'ungrateful' or offending women who have have gone through the heartbreak of miscarriage or…
19 August 2020
PostHEART PALPITATIONS IN PREGNANCY
HEART PALPITATIONS IN PREGNANCY Your body is carrying extra blood and this can cause your heart rate to increase about 25% faster than usual. A faster heart rate can result in occasional…
4 July 2022
PostTrying to negotiate a cramped car park when you are heavily pregnant is not easy work
Trying to negotiate a cramped car park when you are heavily pregnant is not easy work. In fact trying to do anything when you are heavily pregnant is pretty tough. For me it was purely getting up…
4 May 2022
PostInfertility is defined as not being able to conceive after 12 months of regular…
Infertility is defined as not being able to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected sex. In the UK around one in 10 men and 1 in 8 women will experience fertility issues for a variety of…
2 February 2022
PostI posted this over a year ago when my baby was just over a year old
I posted this over a year ago when my baby was just over a year old. I would feel like this often. I'm sure many of you can resonate! Today however is different. Its Saturday and I'm about to go…
27 November 2021
PostMyths and old wives tales
Myths and old wives tales..... There are plenty of them! Some that people swear by but aren't really backed up by much scientific evidence. One that MAY have some truth to it though is that…
10 August 2021
PostWe've all heard about postpartum hair loss, but did you know your hair can also change…
We've all heard about postpartum hair loss, but did you know your hair can also change texture afterwards? Some people have reported their hair has become curlier or straighter after children. In…
16 February 2021