Maternity and postnatal covers everything from what to wear and what to use to help you through the early parenting journey.
No one is more important to the health of a new baby than its mum. Getting your abs and body back together after bringing your new member of the family home has never been easier, cheaper, or more effective. Let’s leave crunches, planking and other nonsense in the 90s where they belong. What new mums … Read more
Never in a million years did I think that I would be resorting to ‘Regenerating Body Care’ before I reached my 40th birthday but yet here I am three pregnancies down the line, hating my body and still with another two and a bit years to go before the big 4-0! Before children I took … Read more
Since 2008 when I fell pregnant with Little Bean, I have hardly touched alcohol because I have either been pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant or just too tired to contemplate going out and enjoying a drink but now that my pregnancy/breastfeeding journey has come to an end, all that can change – not that … Read more
Taking care of yourself is always important if you want to look good for as long as possible but never more so than when you are pregnant or have just had a baby. Growing a super-cute little bundle of joy definitely takes its toll on your body, dry skin and stretch marks are just some … Read more
There’s never been a better time to be pregnant! Pregnancy has been in the news this month as the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to the future King of England. According to a new survey from Babeswithbabies.com it’s never been a better era to be pregnant for women. Say goodbye to the tent, and … Read more
This year Hubby and I will be celebrating our sixth wedding anniversary, I often look at our wedding photos with a hint of jealousy because I loved my figure on the day that we married. I had worked hard to get in shape, to look good in my dress! I loved my flat tummy (without … Read more
In the last couple of months of my pregnancy with Jelly Bean, I was asked if I would like to trial the new Maternity/Nursing range from The Essential One before their launch in January. I would have liked to have posted about this sooner to coincide with their launch but with Jelly Bean arriving on … Read more
Despite living a hectic lifestyle, all working mothers and active women can follow some simple tips to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and avoid damage: Ø Pelvic floor exercises – Pelvic floor exercises are extremely beneficial, and not just for your pelvic health. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles will result in: – Faster recovery after childbirth. … Read more
Three pregnancies down the line I feel quite qualified in giving advice on what’s good and what’s not when it comes to maternity and breastfeeding products. Thanks to my blog I have been privileged to test out some of the latest and greatest inventions to make maternity and breastfeeding that much easier and fun too. … Read more