Tag: Pregnancy

Choosing the Best Breastfeeding Tops for New Mums

Choosing the Best Breastfeeding Tops for New Mums

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post Navigating the world of parenting, especially for new mums, comes with various challenges and joys. One of the essential items that can make this journey smoother is the right breastfeeding top. These specially designed tops offer convenience, comfort, and style, making breastfeeding in various settings more manageable. This article will help you understand why breastfeeding tops are a must-have and how to choose the best ones for you. Why Breastfeeding Tops are Essential Breastfeeding tops are not just about style; they are a practical solution for the frequent feeding sessions that

Healthcare Tips For During Pregnancy

Healthcare Tips For During Pregnancy

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Collaborative post Pregnancy is a remarkable journey that brings immense joy and excitement, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges and concerns. As an expectant mother, prioritising your health and well-being during this transformative period is crucial for ensuring a positive experience and promoting the optimal development of your little one.

Man and woman laid on a settee, both touching the woman's pregnant stomach

Birth Complications Expecting Mothers Should be Aware of

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Collaborative post The day you give birth should be the happiest day of your life as you bring your child into the world ready to love and raise as your own. However, things don’t always go to plan and some complications can arise before, during and after childbirth. 

First time parent? Four ways you can prepare that you have control over

First time parent? Four ways you can prepare that you have control over

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

With a wonderful daughter, I can wholeheartedly admit that life changes when you become a parent. But the first time around, it can certainly be an emotional and overwhelming journey to embark on. You have no clue what to expect and how you are going to handle things, and often the best advice is just to take each day as it comes and follow that maternal instinct.

Living with birth trauma

Living With Birth Trauma

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

It’s been a while now since I last wrote about Erin’s birth and the fact that I was dealing with the aftermath of birth trauma and post natal depression. It’s actually not something I write too much about now but last month there was a birth trauma awareness week and I thought it was important to post something then so I did on social media. It got me thinking a bit though so I thought it was time for a bit of an update. Erin will be turning 4 in January and her birth is

6 Fantastic Female Fertility Facts

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Collaborative post Having a baby isn’t always easy. Did you know that an estimated one in six couples in Britain are actually affected by infertility? Many of them turn to private IVF treatment to help them conceive. Although support is available, if you’re planning to have a baby one day (even if you are already a parent), it’s worth understanding as much as you can about your own fertility. This might help improve your chances of a successful pregnancy in the future. The following infographic  includes six fascinating facts to get you started; some

Should Bounty reps be banned from maternity wards?

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

Over the last week or so there has been a lot of talk in the media about Bounty Reps and whether or not they should be allowed on maternity wards and I have heard quite a lot of opinions on either side. Erin was born at 7:56am on 1st January 2016 after what felt like a really long induction (admitted on 30th December). I ended up having an emergency section and I don’t remember most of it. I remember being half awake in my room and having a couple of family members there. I also

Pregnant woman holding stomach

Pregnancy Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Collaborative post You’ll notice drastic body changes within the first few weeks of getting pregnant. This is the body’s reaction as it tries to adjust to the new being growing inside you. With time, these symptoms should persist and you should get more comfortable into the pregnancy. While there are pregnancy symptoms like nausea, mood swings, weight gain and food aversion you should expect, you shouldn’t ignore some warning signs during your pregnancy that could lead to serious complications for yourself and the baby. Most of these if detected early, can be easily