Your guide to navigating mum guilt
Mum guilt, the persistent feeling of inadequacy despite doing your very best, is a burden many mothers face. It arises from...
Read MoreFinding Balance: Mindfulness and Stress Management for Mums
In the hustle and bustle of motherhood, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The constant juggling of responsibilities, from caring for...
Read MoreDelivery of the placenta
What happens after you deliver your baby? The delivery of the placenta and its membranes, also known as the third...
Read MoreReverse Pressure Softening
What is Reverse Pressure Softening (RPS)? Reverse Pressure Softening (RPS) is a technique used to reduce nipple/areola oedema via gentle...
Read MoreStages of cervical dilation in labour
What is labour? Labour is a natural physiological process characterised by uterine contractions, cervical effacement, and cervical dilation, which together...
Read MoreIBCLC: Why, when and who?
Although breastfeeding is natural, it does not mean it always comes naturally. Breastfeeding often takes a lot of patience and...
Read MoreVaginal tearing and episiotomies
Trigger warning: The end of this blog post contains realistic illustrations of vaginal tearing and episiotomies. What’s the purpose of episiotomies?...
Read MoreHaemorrhoids
What are haemorrhoids? Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are enlarged veins located in the anus and lower rectum. These swollen...
Read MoreTips for expressing mums
Why do mothers express breastmilk? Mothers express breastmilk for a wide range of reasons. Whether they express breastmilk by hand...
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