Bits and Boobs

Our midwife-approved guide is here to help you feel calm, confident, and prepared before take-off. From getting your documents to staying healthy mid-flight, we’ve got you (and bump!) covered. 

While many pregnancies unfold with joy and anticipation, there are times when midwives walk alongside families facing unexpected challenges, complications, difficult decisions, and, at times, pregnancy loss. These are heart-wrenching moments that call for deep compassion, quiet strength, and respectful care. Midwives hold space not just for life, but also for grief, honouring every story with dignity, no matter how it ends.

Midwives are often just thought as 'delivering babies', but the job is so much more than that. Our in-house midwife, Char, details 10 key responsibilities of being a midwife.

Rhinitis - From the Greek word rhino meaning nose, hence the huge leathery grey animal Rhino named because of their characteristic nasal horn!

Find out how our in-house midwife, LB, found herself going from managing sporting events such as the Grand National, to becoming an amazing, registered midwife and educating people all across the UK about this incredible profession!

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.

Our in-house midwife, Char, shares her journey to becoming a midwife and her amazing career, supporting families through their pre- and postpartum journeys.

Let’s take a trip around the world via the placenta! Practices differ widely across the world and cultures. While burial is a common theme, the specifics vary depending on regional beliefs, family customs, and even the religion practised in the community

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!

Having a tear or an episiotomy (a cut) during childbirth can be quite an overwhelming thought for women. Fortunately, there are preparations you can make during your pregnancy that could help reduce.

Pregnancy is a time of wonderment, new life, excitement, and more bodily changes than you can shake a stick at. Some of these changes are well documented, but others may be annoying, or even alarming. We have pulled together some changes you are likely to experience during your pregnancy.