Pregnancy
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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
Every birth is unique and magical in its own way. For new parents, understanding and expecting this can be reassuring. While many labours progress smoothly, others take unexpected turns, and both can be normal. This post will offer a look at what new parents should know about childbirth so that they can feel prepared once the moment arrives. Read on to find out more. Every Birth is Unique – & That’s Ok First, it is helpful to recognise that every birth is unique. Birth plans can be helpful, but they rarely go exactly according to plan, so you need to be prepared for this. Variation is normal, so you need…
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Why an Elective C-Section Just Might Be Your Best Birth Choice
I am officially in my third trimester, toddler in tow, and hurtling towards the birth of my second child. If you’ve visited my blog before, you’ll know that the birth of my first child was an emergency C-section. I’ve talked about this A LOT, and my feelings have evolved and grown in the 3 years since then. Before falling pregnant with baby number 2, I KNEW I was going to opt for an elective C-section when it came to my next birth. I’ve not had to fight for this right, I’ve felt supported & championed by my amazing midwife team. All of the options have been offered, and I have…
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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
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Third Trimester + Toddler = Send Help (And Snacks) A Real Guide
So, like me, you’ve hit the third trimester. You’re knackered, your bladder is about as reliable as a toddler’s mood, and you’re growing a tiny human whilst raising a slightly larger (louder, messier) one. Glamorous? Not quite. Badass? Absolutely. Honestly, surviving the third trimester when you’ve got a toddler tearing through the house like they’re auditioning for Ninja Warrior: CBeebies Edition is less “peaceful baby bonding” and more “pass the chocolate and don’t speak to me unless it’s about Bluey.” Let’s dive into the real-deal, no-fluff survival guide for doing pregnancy round two (or three, you magical unicorn) with a toddler hanging off your ankle. 1. Lower The Bar… Then…
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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
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Welcome To The Third Trimester: Your Guide
Hello, gorgeous mama-to-be! You’ve officially entered the home stretch—months 7, 8, and 9 of this wild ride that is pregnancy. Think of this as the pregnancy equivalent of the final level, but with more waddles, snack cravings, and nursery Pinterest boards. I’m well into my third trimester, and it’s all starting to feel real. So from one mother to another, here’s my third trimester guide. What’s Going On in That Belly (and Everywhere Else) You’ve got a teeny human doing a serious growth spurt, and believe me—they’re not subtle about it. By week 31, most major development is done; now the baby’s packing on the pounds at roughly half a…
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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
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Why the Chocolate Mountain Gift Hamper is the what every new Mum wants
So your friend just had a baby. She’s surviving on coffee, baby giggles, and what might seem like a decent meal. But as a toddler-Mum and a Mum expecting my second baby this Autumn, I know the truth. Forget about the baby shower gifts of white baby grows & photo frames. Forget about visiting the baby with flowers and yet more baby grows. There are a few things us new Mums want: food, treats, someone to do the dishwasher, and a shower in peace. In my humble opinion, The Chocolate Mountain Gift Hamper is what she really needs right now. The Chocolate Mountain—Not Just a Hamper, It’s Sweet Heaven Priced…
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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
