Bits and Boobs

Becoming a parent is magical, exhausting, exhilarating and, let’s be honest, completely overwhelming. As a midwives, we’ve seen countless parents navigate the first weeks and months after birth, and there’s one thing we know for sure: no one prepares you for the real postpartum experience.  Here are the truths that every new parent should hear straight from a midwife’s perspective. 

Black and brown skin needs extra special care with increased rates of Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) leading to dryness and irritable skin how can we help you to keep your darker skin looking and feeling special?

Colostrum is often called “liquid gold”, and for good reason, this thick, golden fluid is the very first food your breasts produce, sometimes from as early as 16 weeks of pregnancy, and during the first few days after birth. Although small in volume, every drop is packed with powerful nutrients and antibodies specially designed to protect and nourish your newborn baby, whether you choose to go on to breastfeed or formula feed.

Preparing for your baby’s birth is exciting, but it can also feel completely overwhelming. As midwives, we often see new parents caught in a whirlwind of “must-haves” that turn out to be anything but essential. As Black Friday approaches it’s so easy to catch “Buy it Now” fever and spend way more than you planned on things you don’t even need. 

Most women can have a C-section with a spinal anaesthetic, which involves an injection in the back to numb the lower body while they remain awake. However, there are situations where you need to be put to sleep during the procedure in which case a general anaesthetic may be necessary.

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!

What is in a name? Our top tips for navigating the world of choosing forever names for your little humans

We’re here to celebrate your beautiful, natural body just as it is—not as someone else says it "should" be. Because let’s face it, growing a tiny human is nothing short of superhero-level epic. Pregnancy is a rollercoaster of wonder, excitement, and a whole load of body changes you probably didn’t see coming. Sure, there is the well-known stuff: bump, boobs, and that so-called pregnancy "glow" (if by glow they mean sweat, then yeah, you’ve nailed it). But then there are the sneaky little surprises—some annoying, some downright alarming.

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.