Understanding your pregnancy hormones
Pregnancy hormones are responsible for many of the changes to your body and emotions. This article explains which hormones are doing what whilst you are pregnant.
hCG or human Chorionic Gonadotropin
hCG helps in the production of oestrogen and progesterone within the ovary. It is released very early in pregnancy. This is β¦
Aromatherapy in pregnancy and for labour
Essential oils have been used for their therapeutic qualities through the ages. And, whilst there is little medical evidence to their benefits a growing number of midwives are trained to use aromatherapy oils during labour. So, we asked Tara Persson who is a qualified aromatherapist, specialising in pregnancy and postnatal β¦
Mindfulness: Enjoy a calm, stress-free pregnancy
Anxiety and stress aren't good for anyone. But even more so in pregnancy, as regularly feeling stressed or anxious can affect your health which isn't good for you or your baby!Β Mindfulness is a simple style of meditation, that helps you focus on the present and helps you calm a β¦
Ten Lords a leaping: Birth partner tips for Christmas
Christmas is a busy time of year, and even more so when thereβs a baby on the way (or just arrived!). So as a birth partner or new parent, you have an important role to play. We've come up with some birth partner tips, that will help you make her β¦
9 (pregnant & breastfeeding) ladies dancing with festive mocktails
Christmas is a time to eat, drink and be jolly. But when pregnant, there's that list of foods you should avoid, and of course drinks you can't enjoy - mainly alcohol! So, whilst jugs of mulled wine and bottles of fizz might be off the cards this year - it β¦
