family life & travels
I have shared both of my birth stories separately on the blog before, but I am going to talk about them again as they are pretty unique. It will be interesting to see if any of you have had similar experiences. Having had two children I have not had a single contraction! Yes, you read
For a lot of women, getting pregnant is a lifelong dream. Being able to carry a child and bring them safely into the world is, without a doubt, a miracle. Although being able to get pregnant is a blessing – there are millions of women across the world that struggle to conceive – it doesn’t
Chronic hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 mm Hg that is present before pregnancy or that develops before 20 weeks of gestation. Although chronic hypertension does not directly affect a woman’s ability to become pregnant, risk factors of developing hypertension, including obesity and being over the age of 40, are known to affect
Experiencing thinning hair or hair loss can be devastating, and it can occur in both men and women for a variety of reasons.One that I have had experience with is losing hair a few weeks after having a baby. If you’re currently dealing with hair loss or your hair is thinning, continue reading for a
It must be rather confusing for children to witness a huge baby bump rapidly emerging from the mother’s stomach, and weirder still to hear there is another child in there, particularly if your other children are younger. I remember Max asking me all sorts of questions about his ‘see-star’, once we learnt that he was
The life of a new parent is busy one; that’s for sure! There’s so much to do. Between feeding their precious little bundle, to changing nappies and getting used to the total lack of sleep? New mothers certainly do have a lot on their plate. So if that sounds like someone you know, then why
Whether you’re a first-time mum or you’ve been through it all before, a little help to get everything ready for your new arrival can go a long way. No matter how clean your home is, it’s essential to take extra care when you’re preparing for the arrival of a new-born or have a toddler keen
My little ones might be toddlers now, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t remember what it’s like to be excited to welcome a new addition. As a design lover, for me one of the most exciting parts of adding a new baby to our family was creating a nursery. While there are hundreds of
Probably not something that you hear everyday but I have two children and I have never been in labour. It all started with my first child Max and at a few days overdue, I went to have my normal midwife check, hoping to see if something would get started / if I was dilated any.
