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Colostrum harvesting is everywhere. Is it really worth it – and how do you actually do it?
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Colostrum harvesting is everywhere. Is it really worth it – and how do you actually do it?

Charlotte Hoskin, registered midwife at My Expert Midwife, shares why you should consider harvesting your 'liquid gold' colostrum before baby arrives.
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Posted by By MyExpertMidwife
We Need To Talk About Gender Disappointment. Because Yes, It’s Real
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We Need To Talk About Gender Disappointment. Because Yes, It’s Real

There's a lot of hidden shame in gender disappointment, but is it normal? A mum shares her experience of GD.
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Posted by By Kate Dyson
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WTF is ‘Postpartum Prolapse’ – and Is It Treatable (Because We’re Freaking Out)

Step away from the Google horror stories - there's plenty you can do to manage a prolapse after giving birth
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Posted by By Kate Dyson
Folic Acid During Pregnancy: The Key to a Healthy Baby?
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Folic Acid During Pregnancy: The Key to a Healthy Baby?

Learn about the importance of folic acid during pregnancy and how taking supplements can improve folate intake, reducing the risk of birth defects in babies.
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Posted by By Kate Dyson
5 Essential Tips for a Happier and Healthier Postpartum Recovery
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5 Essential Tips for a Happier and Healthier Postpartum Recovery

This article provides five essential tips for new mums to look after their health and well-being during postpartum recovery, including rest, proper nutrition, gradual exercise, mental health care, and patience
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Posted by By Kate Dyson
Childbirth and Your Pelvic Floor: What Every New Mum Should Know
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Childbirth and Your Pelvic Floor: What Every New Mum Should Know

Childbirth can cause damage to the pelvic floor muscles, leading to urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms, but performing pelvic floor exercises, such as Kegels, can help improve the strength and tone of the pelvic floor muscles and reduce bladder weakness.
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Posted by By Kate Dyson
After Birth
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We Need To Talk About: The ‘After-Birth’

Hypnobirthing course? Check!Hospital bag packed? Check!Newborn essentials purchased? Check! I was ready. I was fully prepared. I knew how this was going to go down; I've read the books and my friends have babies.  I knew all there is to…
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Posted by By Claire
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