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228 ArticlesItching in Pregnancy - 7 Ways To Manage & Treat Itchy Skin
About a quarter of women will experience itching in pregnancy. There are ways to help ease itchy skin during pregnancy. Read on to find out how.
Constipation in Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms and Relief
Constipation in pregnancy is a very common and uncomfortable symptom that can affect women throughout their pregnancies. It can bring other undesirable symptoms such as abdominal pain, backache, bloating, piles, general tiredness and even headaches.
A guide to how scar massage can help C-section, episiotomy and general wound healing
Did you know that after you have had an operation regularly massaging the scar tissue can be beneficial to help improve the healing process? Read more here.
Being pregnant and giving birth without a supportive partner
Are you pregnant and without a supportive partner? Going it alone can feel like many things, from scary to exciting. You can learn about the different support options available to you in this blog.
Cloth Nappies – the bottom line
Have you toyed with the idea of using cloth nappies? Not only are they gorge! but they will actually help leave a healthier planet for your little ones when they grow. Read all the answers to your poo-based questions and doubts in this blog.
A guide to babywearing
What if we told you that you could keep your baby warm, safe and happy, all whilst staying hands-free throughout your day to do what you please? Well, baby-wearing does just that, plus so much more.
Normalising baby behaviour: Sleep
Ahhhh... baby’s sleep! The subject of much debate, tears (theirs and yours!) and wine-cravings (yours not theirs!). Read about what is normal, why it can be so hard and how to help you all from going insane.
World Infertility Awareness Month 2022: fertility waiting times across the UK
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a campaign to bring awareness of infertility issues to people across the globe.
Feeding your baby – what is normal?
Whether breastfeeding or bottle feeding, looking for early feeding cues can lead to happier babies and easier feeding times. Feeding on a schedule can leave babies unhappy, hungry and in pain, whereas feeding babies when they’re hungry leads to happier babies and, if breastfeeding, a better milk supply. Feeding little and often is what their tiny tummies expect, especially in the early days. Paced bottle feeding can help to stop babies from over-feeding and reduce tummy aches and sickness.
Introducing our Midwives
We started at a kitchen table, not in a boardroom—because this brand was born out of real midwifery experience. My Expert Midwife was founded by a practicing NHS midwife who saw first-hand what mums were missing. Today, our team includes REAL, registered NHS midwives who help shape everything we do—from the products we make to the advice we share. Because when we say expert, we mean it.