Babywearing
New-born babies want to be near you and our instincts tell us to keep them close, however, our busy and demanding lives can make this exhausting, we can look back to our elders for a solution to this….. one word:...
What is Hypnobirthing? Facts or Fantasy?
If you’ve landed on this page, then I’m sure you’ve heard this term thrown around many times … I’m sure you have heard it talked about amongst those positive birth stories but wonder whether it is all too good to...
Itchy, Stretchy, Swollen, Glowing Pregnancy by Little Butterfly
Pregnancy
We all have this idealised view of the perfect pregnancy, the glowing skin, thick radiant hair and gorgeous, neat little bump. The reality is that pregnancy often comes with discomfort, and most women experience various issues...
The Tooth Fairy advice
8 Infant Oral Care Tips Every Parent Should Know
Dental care may not come to mind when you think about your baby’s health, but it is a vital part of caring for your infant.
What many parents may not know...
Tips for coping with sleep deprivation as a new parent
There’s no doubt that one aspect of having a newborn is dealing with and adapting to a reduced amount of sleep. It’s talked about before you even become a parent; by people advising you to enjoy your rest while you...
5 Tips on finding the right job for new parents
If you are reading this, congratulations! Being a parent is perhaps one of the formative experiences in any person’s life, however of course with its ups also comes some challenges.
Striking a balance between employment and parenting can be tricky,...
Surrogacy and Diving
I am a 37-year-old woman who lives in glorious Southsea in Portsmouth, I am currently pregnant with my second surrogate child after a super successful first baby born back in 2020. I am lucky enough to be friends with two...
Preparing for the Arrival of your Baby with Essential Oils
Congratulations on expanding your family!! I am so excited to share with you how essential oils can support you at this exciting time!! I have been so lucky to have essential oils by my side when I delivered my last...
World Breastfeeding Week 2021
World Breastfeeding Week was first celebrated in 1992 and is now celebrated in over 120 countries. It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration signed in 1990 by government policymakers, WHO, UNICEF, and other organisations, to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
It aims...
Nutrition During Pregnancy
It is perfectly natural to become preoccupied with personal health during pregnancy. Indeed, it’s easy to make the argument that this is the only responsible way to think but when you’re “being healthy for two,” so to speak, but you...