When it comes to parenthood, I believe we are hard wired like all mammals to fiercelyprotect, nourish and raise the next generation. Our attention to this biological taskmakes us particularly susceptible to the perceived wisdom as to how best to do this.Having had a...
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There is no break between the hard work of labour and birth and the full time, full on commitment that caring for a new baby requires. Frequently exhausting, it all passes very quickly. This lovely video reminds all new mums to try and savour these early days...
The transition from being a woman to becoming a mother is huge (and happens within a few hours). Apart from new and instant full time responsibility, as with adolescence, you are dealing with turbulent hormonal influences and fluctuating emotions. This...
Happy Birth Day 💗 Birth of baby Leo – July 2022 “As a NHS midwife, I have attended many home births and now work on a busy labour ward in central London. I see first hand the difference between women who prepare their minds and bodies for birth using hypnobirthing tools, and those who come […]
“I’m pregnant with my first baby and all is going well. My sister has just had a baby and has told me all about it and given me the books she found useful. I think I have all the information and support I need.” I’ve heard this sort of viewpoint expressed ever since I...
Baby due over the Platinum Jubilee long weekend 2 - 6 June? What are your chances of baby arriving on its EDD? Actually only 5% of 1st babies do with 81% go past that. So, enjoy your celebrations - the distraction, laughter and street dancing will all shorten your...
1st photo of Princess Elizabeth with her mother the Duchess of York. Princess Elizabeth was born 96 years ago in her maternal grandparents London home. Yes, the then Duchess of York had a home birth! Pain relief available was chloroform which made the mother at least...