Bits & Boobs

Reading about nutrition during pregnancy, what you should and should not take, and what is important and what is not can sometimes feel overwhelming. This can be particularly true when advice seems conflicting or it changes. However, there is one area where there is pretty much universal agreement: the importance of taking folic acid supplement during pregnancy.

Pregnancy is such an exciting time, yet advice can sometimes feel overwhelming. This article aims to cut through all that information and provide the ultimate guide to pregnancy vitamins, minerals, supplements and nutrition.

Pregnancy provides an excellent opportunity to have a healthy pregnancy, optimise your general health and well-being and, of course, give your growing baby the right start in life. Vitamin D is one of the essential micronutrient vitamins for preconception, pregnancy and post-birth.

Your body goes through many changes whilst your baby grows. You have to adapt pretty quickly to these changes which can affect you both physically and emotionally.

If you have been contacted by your Midwife and informed that you have Low PAPP-A then you may be feeling worried, anxious and confused; what is it, how was it found, is it harmful to be or my baby, and what do I need to do about it. Let us put your mind at rest and fill in the answers to some of your questions.

If you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding and have a health condition that is eligible for the annual flu vaccination then this is your reminder to speak to your Midwife or GP about the vaccination programme and how to access it.

Discover the ultimate Baby Shower gift guide with ideas for every budget, from essential products developed by My Expert Midwife to thoughtful personal touches that new parents will love.

Regardless of whether you go into labour naturally or are undergoing an induction of your labour you will still have some level of anxiety and with that anxiety comes the fear-pain cycle; the more anxious you become the more pain you appear to feel.

An assisted birth is a vaginal birth where you need a little extra help for your baby to be born

Towards the end of your pregnancy your body will be making many subtle changes to prepare you to birth your baby, and every woman is different, and every labour and birth can be different too.

For some women labour can be quick, but for most women early labour involves a ‘latent phase’, which can last from quite a few hours to several days before active labour and the birth of your baby.

Prepare for your postnatal recovery with tips from our in-house midwives. Your body and mind need care after birth to support healing and wellbeing, whatever birth you’ve had.

Here is our one stop page for all things caesarean sections, whether you’re planning one, just had one, looking for advice or needing support for your recovery, we’re here to support you.

Take it easy, your body needs time to mend, so it needs rest and to have plenty of nourishment to do this. Eat healthily and arrange for help with normal day to day things, by asking your partner, family, older children, friends or hired help for extra assistance with daily chores and life.

A post c-section massage is one of the most important things for a women’s health after having a c-section. This step-by-step guide will provide you with the best knowledge you can use to massage your scar and help it heal.

When we think about motherhood, often the focus is on pregnancy, birth, and caring for a newborn. But there is a profound journey that begins long before your baby arrives, and it continues long after. This journey is called matrescence. 

Welcoming a new baby is often described as one of life’s most joyful experiences. But for many, the reality of the postnatal period can bring unexpected emotional challenges, including loneliness, isolation, and a profound shift in personal relationships. These experiences are incredibly common, yet often remain unspoken and can sadly leave new parents feeling even more alone.

Let’s be real, early motherhood isn’t always serene.  It’s blood, milk, tears, love, and uncertainty. It’s cluster feeds at 3 a.m., raw honesty, fierce connection, and fragile confidence.  If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, emotional, elated or all the above you’re not alone. Your feelings? 100% valid. Your body? Incredible. And this? It’s the beginning of something powerful.  We’re midwives, and we’re here to walk beside you. Let’s break it down, day by day.

As Midwives, we often remind new mums that birth is not the end of the journey — it’s just the beginning. The weeks following childbirth are a uniquely demanding time, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Yet too often in modern Western society, this critical period of recovery and adjustment is overlooked, with new mothers expected to “bounce back” almost immediately. At My Expert Midwife, we know that postpartum recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. The old adage “It takes a village to raise a child” applies just as strongly to the mother herself. Around the world, cultures have long recognised the importance of nurturing not only the newborn, but also the woman who gave birth. Let’s take a closer look at what postpartum support can look like — and how we might rebuild our own “village” in the UK.

Most children affected by atopic eczema will see improvement as they get older, with 60% being clear of it by their teens. Many, however, may continue to have dry skin and will therefore benefit from lifelong avoidance of irritants such as soaps, detergents, and bubble baths. The best way to keep eczema under control is to establish a daily skincare regime and stick with it.

Milia is one of the most common skin conditions that impact newborn babies. Learn more about the condition and treatments.

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about colic in babies, including the signs to look out for, its causes and treatment.