Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can affect pregnant women most commonly after week 20 of their pregnancy or soon after they have delivered their baby. The early signs are protein in your urine and high blood pressure, which is why your midwife will routinely check...
Postnatal depression (PND) is a common problem that occurs after pregnancy and affects more than 1 – 10 women within a year of giving birth. It can also affect partners. PND presents differently in different people and many parents don’t realise they have the...
The week between Christmas and New Year — often called “Twixmas” — can feel like a strange mix of leftover holiday magic and complete chaos. Parents are tired, kids are over-stimulated, and routines are nowhere to be found. If you’re wondering how to keep your little...
You can’t plan when you’re going to be pregnant and some pregnancy journeys are filled with heartbreak and anxiety so being pregnant at any time of year is a gift. But for some it might seem like unfortunate timing to be pregnant over the festive period and it might...
Is your little one going to be starting solids soon? Weaning is an exciting time for parents and babies as they start a new phase of life! But it also comes with extra worries one of which is choking. Choking is a very common fear and lots of parents book our classes...
Christmas is a special time of year for most people but when you have children the true magic of Christmas really does come alive when you see their little faces light up with joy and excitement. There is a lot of pressure on parents these days – thanks largely to...
