Bits and Boobs

As midwives, we support women through all stages of reproductive health, and one condition we frequently see (and talk about!) is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS.  It’s one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women, yet many still feel confused, isolated, or even dismissed when they first hear the diagnosis.  So, let’s break it down. 

When choosing the best baby changing bag for your needs, it is helpful to think about your daily routine—whether you’ll be out for long periods or prefer something compact. Finding a bag that balances these features will make your outings with baby a lot easier!

Grabbing a coffee is such a routine event for most of us, whether it is putting the kettle on first thing on a morning or popping into a coffee shop to meet friends or to get that familiar take-out on the way to or from work. During pregnancy it is important to consider your diet for your own wellbeing but also that of your baby.

There are some foods that are considered ‘risky’ during pregnancy, because they may be more likely to carry harmful bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and toxins, or even have naturally excessive quantities of certain micronutrients.

The conception of a new baby is nothing short of a miracle! The chance of a sperm fertilising an egg is crazily low (apparently only about 3% with a single act of unprotected intercourse), and yet every year in the UK almost 600,000 babies are born and approximately 825,000 conceptions.

Pregnancy and postpartum is a time of overwhelming physical, emotional, and psychological change, and the language we use with ourselves during that time can have a lasting impact. Remember, be kind to yourself, you're doing an amazing job!

There are several reasons why you may be offered or recommended a C-section, and that includes your own wish to have one.

Take care of yourself as much as you take care of your baby. You can't our from an empty cup.