I've seen the Baby Name Tag do its rounds over on YouTube and as someone who's been obsessed with baby names since forever, I thought I've got to join in myself and share my 2 pence on names I like, don't like and all the other categories. The Baby Name Tag You know, when we were younger, my sister and I had this little book of baby names ( I think my parents used it when deciding on a name ...
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Meditation: Helping You Tackle Postpartum Depression
When confronted with postpartum depression, women face a triple burden; the symptoms of the illness itself, the overwhelming responsibility of caring for a new born, and finally the pressure of society’s expectations. Although one in seven women experience postpartum depression, society’s attitudes to the illness and motherhood in general can make it difficult for women to find appropriate support ...
Things to consider before giving birth
Many women have a terrible birth experience that leaves them scarred - physically and mentally, so there are a lot of things to consider before giving birth. Home Birth Vs Hospital Birth Deciding whether to give birth under the supervision of a doctor or a midwife is a huge decision. Giving birth at home, or in a home-like setting, can relieve stress, make the birthing process more comfortable, ...
Coping Strategies for Women with Urinary Stress Incontinence
A relatively common ailment to afflict mothers shortly after giving birth is urinary stress incontinence (USI). The rigours of pregnancy and childbirth can negatively impact on pelvic floor muscles, which sometimes leads to incontinence. In many cases, something as innocuous as a cough or sneeze can lead to accidents, and such a condition as the potential to cause serious embarrassment. The good ...
5 Effective Tips to Get toned After Giving Birth
The last thing you think about when you have a new baby is getting your figure back. In the early days, you're too tired to worry about it, but once you start to get into the stride of coping with the new addition to the family, you'll realise that being in better shape will help to prevent tiredness from missed sleep, as well as giving a boost to your confidence. There are five important steps to ...
Mindful hypnobirthing: How to have a stressfree birth
Mum of two, Sophie Fletcher, is a clinical hypnotherapist and an experienced doula. Last week, she brought out her first book Mindful Hypnobirthing: Hypnosis and mindfulness techniques for a calm and confident birth. Today, she's here on the blog to tell us how her first birth experience inspired her to turn things around when she was due to give birth again, only a little over a year ...