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Rainbow Baby Day
Rainbow Baby Day
Rainbow babies represent so much - love, hope, new beginnings. Their entire existence is a gift their parents didn't think was possible. Talking about rainbow babies is important because it can help parents who have experienced loss feel less alo..
Perineal recovery after childbirth
Perineal recovery after childbirth
Here are our top tips for recovery after childbirth: Pregnancy alone affects the perineum. The growing baby and uterus place added pressure on all of the maternal pelvic structures – muscles, ligaments and nerves. During the birth process, y..
Why you need a pregnancy pillow!
Why you need a pregnancy pillow!
So you've just found out that you're pregnant. Congratulations! As you know, it's going to be an exciting and busy nine months for you and your partner alike. Getting a good night's rest has never been more important. But there are ce..
Can I Use a Baby Carrier when Pregnant?
Can I Use a Baby Carrier when Pregnant?
Growing your family is a big and exciting thing and whilst some people might assume that you’ve ‘done it all before’ there are plenty of new challenges to face and experiences to enjoy being pregnant the second (or third or fourth o..
Babywearing to reduce postpartum depression
Babywearing to reduce postpartum depression
In a recent interview with Emily Little, founder of the nonprofit organization Nurturely, we explored the profound impact that babywearing can have on reducing postpartum depression. Emily’s extensive research in developmental psychology a..
Why Are Pelvic Floor Exercises So Important?
Why Are Pelvic Floor Exercises So Important?
Why Are Pelvic Floor Exercises So Important? By Anna Scammell Masters-trained Women’s Health Physiotherapist We hear so much about our pelvic floor, but why exactly are pelvic floor exercises so important? Well, Masters-trained Women..
You week-by-week guide to healing after a C-Section
You week-by-week guide to healing after a C-Section
Recovering from a cesarean section (C-section) requires time, patience, and proper self-care. Understanding the healing process and knowing what to expect can help you navigate this period with confidence and ease. In this guide, we'll walk you t..
Nutrition for the third trimester
Nutrition for the third trimester
Congratulations, you are on the home stretch. The third trimester is weeks 28 to 40. Read on for 5 nutritional considerations for the third trimester. 1. Maintain a good intake of iron and protein. Both nutrients are crucial to assist with the ..
Setting Up a Nursery for Twins: A Practical Guide for Parents
Setting Up a Nursery for Twins: A Practical Guide for Parents
Preparing for the arrival of twins can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to setting up their nursery. With two little bundles of joy on the way, your space needs to be functional, organised, and cozy for both babies. Wheth..
Naming Your Twins: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pair
Naming Your Twins: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pair
Choosing the perfect names for your twins can be an exciting yet challenging task. Naming one baby is hard enough, but now you’re choosing two names that will likely be linked together for a lifetime. Whether you want the names to complement ea..
Postpartum healing and connection through babywearing
Postpartum healing and connection through babywearing
The postpartum journey is a transformative and unique experience for new mothers, marked by both joy and significant physical and emotional challenges. Building a strong connection with your newborn during this crucial phase is vital for their develo..
Expecting twins? Tips on navigating a multiple birth
Expecting twins? Tips on navigating a multiple birth
The journey into parenthood is quite a rollercoaster. Sometimes it happens quickly, sometimes unexpectedly, and sometimes it’s filled with a lot of bumps, twists and turns. But one thing is always true: there are always surprises and unknowns! ..
2024-2025 Baby Name List
2024-2025 Baby Name List
Selecting a name for your baby is an important and thrilling aspect of getting ready for their arrival. Every year brings new trends shaped by cultural shifts, celebrity influences, and societal changes. Whether you’re seeking a fashionable nam..
What to what to pack in hospital bag for mum
What to what to pack in hospital bag for mum
Tired of hearing “Have you got your baby hospital bag packed?” This is what you hear a lot of as your due date appears. It’s either a task you find overwhelming or are madly researching. A starting point is to ask your new mum frien..
Embracing empowerment: The benefits of perineum massage for childbirth
Embracing empowerment: The benefits of perineum massage for childbirth
As the journey of childbirth approaches, expectant parents often find themselves immersed in a sea of emotions, ranging from excitement to apprehension. Amidst this whirlwind of anticipation, perineum massage emerges as a valuable tool in preparing f..
Navigating Postpartum Recovery Like a Pro!
Navigating Postpartum Recovery Like a Pro!
As a first-time mum, your hospital bag is probably overflowing with adorable baby outfits, Instagram-worthy swaddles, and countless unnecessary baby items. While there are many beautiful moments in those initial days, there are..
Embracing restful nights during pregnancy: Your guide to better sleep
Embracing restful nights during pregnancy: Your guide to better sleep
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring challenges, particularly when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. The importance of quality sleep during pregnancy cannot be overstated, as it p..
Why natural skincare is better during pregnancy and nursing
Why natural skincare is better during pregnancy and nursing
One of your first concerns an expectant mother may have been the anxiety and stress that comes with the changes in your daily routine as well as lifestyle for the protection of your growing baby.  It is common knowledge that there are particu..
Bheue beauty wins BIG at the 2024 Mama & Baby Awards for The Beauty Shortlist
Bheue beauty wins BIG at the 2024 Mama & Baby Awards for The Beauty Shortlist
Bheue wins GOLD at the 2024 Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards. One of The Beauty Shortlist’s newest finds, nature-meets-science and pregnancy-safe skincare brand Bheue  (“Be You”) was a bright star at this ..
Coffee and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Before and After Birth
Coffee and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Before and After Birth
For many people, coffee is an essential part of their daily routine. But when you're pregnant or a new parent, you may wonder how coffee affects your health and your baby's well-being. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore everything..
6 changes you can make now in preparation for a healthy pregnancy
6 changes you can make now in preparation for a healthy pregnancy
Are you trying to conceive, or planning to in the next few months? Here are 6 changes you can make now, to prepare your body (and your partner’s) for a healthy pregnancy. Did you know, making 5 or more diet and lifestyle changes may improve ..
What to look for in a Prenatal Multi
What to look for in a Prenatal Multi
Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist  So you are planning a baby, or maybe already pregnant.. firstly, congratulations! One of the first things you may go out and do is purchase a prenatal multi or folate supplement, only to..
Postpartum back pain
Postpartum back pain
Postpartum back pain and self-management strategies Congratulations, you’ve given birth! Next, you’re diving into the journey of parenthood, bonding with your adorable new baby, but there’s this niggling back pain which you thoug..
Second trimester nutrition
Second trimester nutrition
5 nutrients to focus on in the second trimester. Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist The second trimester is between weeks 13 and 27. For many women it is seen as a sunny period, where nausea subsides and energy returns, so y..
Managing morning sickness
Managing morning sickness
Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist It really is one of pregnancy’s cruel games; around 8 out of 10 women will experience some level of nausea / sickness during pregnancy (Bustos et al., 2017). Symptoms usually start aroun..
Baby Milestone Cards
Baby Milestone Cards
Celebrating Baby Milestones: Cherishing Precious Moments with Pearhead!  Welcoming a new addition to the family is a joyous occasion filled with countless milestones and precious memories. As parents, it's natural to want to celebrat..
How long is labour & birth?
How long is labour & birth?
Wondering how long the labour and birth process is? Our expert Lauren from One Mama Midwife is here to answer all your burning questions on the topic! The first stage of labour is the longest. Part of labour and can last anywhere from hours to day..
Supporting your partner: Tips for the labour support person
Supporting your partner: Tips for the labour support person
The support person plays a vital role in the labour, birth and postpartum journey and can positively influence the birth outcomes. A support person is defined as any person who has the primary role of supporting a woman in her labour, birth and postp..
What you should really be thinking about for the postpartum period
What you should really be thinking about for the postpartum period
Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist There is nothing more exciting than the impending birth of your first baby! With that excitement comes the never-ending checklists and endless supply of gifts for baby.. But, what about the mo..
How to support your body through the weaning process
How to support your body through the weaning process
Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist We are often prepared or have at least heard about the highs and lows of pregnancy and postpartum, but left a little on our own when it comes to weaning. The process of weaning can be an emoti..
Can you predict Baby's gender?
Can you predict Baby's gender?
One of the most exciting things about pregnancy is how friends and family try to predict the gender of your baby the moment they find out you are pregnant. Some of these predictions are usually based on how high or low you are carrying, the visible c..
Tips for Healing Abdominal Separation Post-Pregnancy
Tips for Healing Abdominal Separation Post-Pregnancy
13 Tips for Healing Abdominal Separation Post-Pregnancy  By Anna Scammell Women’s Health Physiotherapist  Learn how to activate your core muscles correctly  Correctly activating & isolating your transversus a..
What is Natural Childbirth?
What is Natural Childbirth?
Natural childbirth, also known as unmedicated or physiological birth, refers to the process of giving birth without the use of medical interventions like epidurals, synthetic oxytocin, instrumental deliveries or cesarean sections - unless they become..
Six reasons to enjoy skin-to-skin with your baby
Six reasons to enjoy skin-to-skin with your baby
Skin-to-skin is one of the most effortless yet powerful things you can do as a parent. If you didn’t get your golden hours due to birth complications or being separated from your newborn, then try to get as much skin-to-skin time as possible as..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 42
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 42
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 42   Week 42 means your due date has come and gone and you have officially reached the end of pregnancy. Perhaps your original dates were a bit off, or perhaps baby just wants to hang about a little longer inside. B..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 41
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 41
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 41   Well, you have passed your 40th week, and you are still here, waiting for your baby to be born. Perhaps your dates were slightly off, and you are not actually late, or perhaps your baby just loves his snug and ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 40
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 40
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 40   Well, you’ve made it! You have reached week 40 of pregnancy, and it is almost time to meet your precious little baby, who could be measuring up to 56cm and weighing about 4.1kg. Birth weight varies gre..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 39
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 39
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 39   This is the final countdown, with baby as big as a pumpkin, measuring between 48-53cm and weighing anything up to 3.6kg. Hang in there! It won’t be long until you finally meet the little baby you have bee..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 38
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 38
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 38   At 38 weeks pregnant, you are almost there! Halfway through the 9th month, with about two more weeks to go, you have almost made it! Hang in there for the last stretch! Your baby measures about 48-51cm now, ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 37
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 37
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 37   At 37 weeks pregnant, your baby measures about 48cm in length, which is almost the correct birth length, and weighs about 3kg. Baby will continue to pack on weight between now and delivery as he still needs to ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 36
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 36
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 36   Week 36 marks a milestone in pregnancy and you will be comforted to know that the lungs are almost completely formed, so if your baby had to be born now, he would most likely be able to breathe independently. T..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 35
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 35
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 35   Week 35 means you are coming to the end of the 8th month of pregnancy, with only 4 or 5 weeks left to go. Your baby is gaining weight daily and is now the size of a plump little honeydew melon, weighing abou..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 34
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 34
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 34   At 34 weeks pregnant, you are in your 8th month, with 6 weeks to go! Your baby is now as heavy as a bag of flour and the size of a cantaloupe. At this stage, most babies will be in the head-down, bum-up posi..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 33
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 33
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 33   33 weeks pregnant means you are almost in the middle of the third trimester, with a mere 7 weeks left to go. Your baby is the size of a butternut and probably already the length he will be at birth, which is ab..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 32
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 32
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 32   At 32 weeks pregnant, if your baby was to be born now, it would be termed a ‘moderately preterm’ baby and would have a very good chance of survival with care in NICU, but probably wouldn’t suf..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 31
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 31
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 31   The weeks are slipping by fast now, and it is hard to believe that you only have 9 weeks left of your pregnancy.  9 weeks to get yourself ready to change the rest of your life! So much to do in such a shor..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 30
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 30
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 30   You are now 30 weeks pregnant, in month 7, with 2 months, or 10 weeks left to go. Your baby is about the size of a cabbage, weighs roughly 1.4kg and measures 41cm head-to-heel. The little foetus is fully for..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 29
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 29
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 29   29 weeks pregnant already! Your baby is fully developed and just needs time to grow and for all the systems and senses to mature. There is a very good chance of survival should birth occur now, but medical s..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 28
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 28
THIRD TRIMESTER WEEK 28   Congratulations are in order! You have made it safely through the first and second trimesters and you are now in the third, and last, trimester. Week 28 relates to months 7, 8 and 9. This is the home stretch! ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 27
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 27
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 27   This is a milestone week as you come to the end of your second trimester. 27 weeks pregnant means you have about 13 weeks to go! It is probably becoming harder to find a comfortable position to sleep as you..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 26
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 26
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 26   You have almost reached the end of your second trimester and your baby is growing noticeably, as is your bump, which increases by about 1cm per week at this stage of development. The weeks of pregnancy don&..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 25
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 25
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 25   By 25 weeks pregnant your uterus is the size of a soccer ball, and you are now sporting a definite bump that is impossible to hide!  Your baby is about as big as a cauliflower, measuring an estimated 33cm..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 24
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 24
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 24   You are in your sixth month of pregnancy, and probably looking radiant, with glowing skin and shiny hair. You can thank the increase in hormones for this as oil production is on the up and increased blood flow..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 23
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 23
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 23   Pregnancy lasts 280 days, 40 weeks or just over 9 months.  23 weeks pregnant means you are in your sixth month already! Your due date is a good guestimate, but nothing is certain until you go into labour ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 22
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 22
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 22   At 22 weeks you may be feeling a little ‘tight’ in the abdomen. Your uterus is growing at a rapid rate as baby’s development escalates. Your earlier symptoms of nausea and morning sickness ha..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 21
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 21
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 21   Can you believe that at week 21, you are just over the halfway mark of your pregnancy, with approximately 19 weeks to go? Hopefully by now your baby is making his or her presence known, and you have felt th..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 20
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 20
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 20   Congratulations! Week 20 means you are halfway through your pregnancy, although statistics show that most mums-to-be don’t deliver exactly on their due date, so it is difficult to pinpoint the exact midw..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 19
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 19
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 19   You are fast approaching the mid-way mark of your pregnancy, with some exciting milestones to look forward to! Your baby is about the size of a mango, weighs approximately 230g, and measures about 15cm. Gro..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 18
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 18
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 18   At 18 weeks pregnant you are in month 5 of your pregnancy – almost halfway there! Have you noticed that your appetite has increased? If so, cash in on the urge to eat, as professionals recommend that ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 17
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 17
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 17   Baby’s development at 17 weeks pregnant At 17 weeks pregnant, your baby continues to grow and in fact has increased quite dramatically in size. Baby is about as big as a pomegranate, weighing roughly ..
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