I decided to get the help of a post natal doula after having my third baby and it was the best decision I could have made for our family. 

I know that so many people, I was one of them, have no idea that there even is such a thing as a post natal doula let alone what they can do for you so I wan...

Every time I talk to a parent about weaning I get a different reaction, and I get it,I have had 3 very different experiences of weaning so far and they all come with so many emotions. 

I wanted to talk you through my experiences in the hope that it might help you feel reassured and maybe give yo...

In my time as a parent I have taken a baby (and often a toddler too) to 8 weddings and I have definitely learnt some lessons along the way but the main lesson is that it isn’t as scary as you might think and that you can still have a lovely time so I thought I would compile all my tips into one a...

Right, this is a bit of a pep talk that I often give clients, or friends who are struggling to find the motivation to exercise and they say it always helps so I wanted to share it with all of you in case it is what you needed to hear today too. 

No one is motivated all the time. Absolutely no on...

Returning to exercise after giving birth is a unique journey for every new mother. As someone who is currently 11 weeks postnatal and started exercising again at 8.5 weeks, I can attest to the importance of listening to your body and mind before jumping back into a fitness routine. With three childr...

Hello, sorry for the radio silence on the blog. I've been a little busy with Darcy, she's now 2 months and I'm just beginning the post natal plan. 

I have been stuggling with some fairly severe upper body muscle ache. If you are also struggling with aches and pains due to strange feeding positio...

I had been warned that third babies can often be quite unpredictable when it comes to labour and that it can be quite stop and start. This was exactly the case for me. I had been having contractions and cramps on and off for just over two weeks so I was pretty exhausted and fed up by the time I reac...

I am bang on 39 weeks pregnant now and boy am I feeling it. I was totally full on energy until two weeks ago and all of a sudden I feel slow, I feel heavy and just very very pregnant. 

It’s a funny stage this last few weeks of pregnancy isn’t it? It’s a real guessing game and as much as I hav...

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with anticipation, excitement, and sometimes, a fair share of discomfort. Amidst the various tools and techniques available to pregnant mums, the birthing ball stands out as your best friend, particularly towards the end of your pregnancy. Not just a piece of ...

The first time I packed my hospital bag it was like I was going on a two week holiday. I wheeled a huge suitcase into the labour ward I am sure it was a tell tale sign that I was a first timer. The third time around I have a much better idea of what I'm likely to actually need.

These are some of...

For anyone who may be having a c-section in the the coming weeks - we wanted to provide you with a wonderful story and some helpful tips. Current stats show that C-sections in the UK are between 30-40% of all births.

While C-sections are common and medically necessary in many cases, they come with ...

As a mum of three children and a professional sleep coach who helps families worldwide to get better sleep, Lucy Ferber from Tiny Sleepy People knows first hand how debilitating sleep deprivation can be and if you are brand new to parenting the first six weeks can feel very daunting when the sleeple...