The birth of Jack – a little insight into my birthing experiences
I recently stumbled across a guest blog post I wrote many moons ago, about the birth of my youngest son. It's a little crude in the writing, but it's honest and gives a little insight into why I feel so strongly about being an advocate for birthing women. I needed...
5 tips for Expecting Parents – Boutique Baby Photography Blog Post
The following is from a guest blog post I was asked to do for Sarah from Boutique Baby Photograhy. View the original post here. Congratulations – you’re pregnant! Now what? Finding out you’re going to be welcoming a new little being into your life is an...
Motivating Mum Book Review: Mum to Mumpreneur
Some time ago I was asked by Motivating Mum to review Mum to Mumpreneur – A Real Life Guide by Jodi Gibson. I really enjoyed this book, and found it so useful! It's a great starting point for any SAHM who's looking for a way to build her own business, whatever...
Cuddle Cot Donation
When I was 10 years old, my precious brother Bradley was born at 36 weeks. We were shocked to learn he was born with the chromosomal condition Trisomy 13, also known as Patau Syndrome. Although Trisomy 13 is very rare, it causes many defects, and sadly Bradley passed...
Delayed Cord Clamping. What is it, and why should you consider it?
You may have seen this article popping up on social media recently, about UK midwife Amanda Burleigh finally winning her campaign to change the guidelines regarding clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord. The guidelines now recommend waiting AT LEAST one minute...
When Breastfeeding Just Won’t Work.
We all know 'breast is best'. After all, it's what's nature intended. However breastfeeding does not always come naturally or easily. I believe it's a learned skill, for both Mum and baby, and one that our generation has largely missed out on being exposed to. Many of...