14 tips to make breastfeeding easier
byIt is astonishing how something so natural and seemingly straightforward can be so darn difficult! I was devastated when my first two children didn’t feed properly….
New mothers
8 breastfeeding myths exposed
byWorld Breastfeeding Week is the ideal time to explore some of the myths that appear whenever breastfeeding is mentioned and which do much to…
Why a new baby doesn’t have to mean sleepless nights
byContrary to popular belief, sleep deprivation is not something new parents need to endure in the long term! I want to challenge the seemingly…
10 things you can get away with when you’re a new mum
byIt’s hard being a new mum so you can have a holiday from certain other aspects of life. Here are a few things you…
Why You Shouldn’t Ask The Internet For Pregnancy Advice
byThink twice before asking Dr Google for help; search engine results are more likely to cause concern than any other information source, according to a new study
Why maternity leave isn’t just about having a baby
byIn the throes of that enchanted fog called pregnancy I was sure of a couple of things about impending motherhood. One I would be…
How To Communicate Successfully With Your Newborn Baby
byYour baby doesn’t come with an instruction manual so you will need to learn what she is trying to tell you through the cues she gives you, says Emma’s Diary
6 Key Pieces For A Modern Vintage Child’s Bedroom
byAdd a sprinkle of whimsy and spoonful of contemporary to your child’s nursery with these great modern vintage ideas
Why I Felt Bullied By The Natural Birth Brigade
byEmily Jenkinson was so determined to achieve a natural birth that she fought off being induced, even though it was in the best interests of her baby. Here she explains why the natural birth brigade should back off a bit
Mummy Diaries: A Letter To The New Mummy Me
byIn the first entry in our journal competition, Rachael Armitage has sent us the letters she wrote to herself and her new son in the weeks after his birth.