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“OK, here’s my situation. My Mummy has had me for almost 6 months. The first few months were great – I cried, she picked me up and fed me, anytime, day or night. Then something happened. Over the...
Sharon Trotter, RM BSc (Adv Studies in Midwifery) is a UK practising midwife and independent Mother & Baby Consultant. She has implemented a new policy for baby skincare within her local NHS...
Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Motherhood Diaries Unveils New Global Magazine for Parents on www.motherhooddiaries.com New Online Magazine Tackles Real Stories, Issues and Solutions related to...
I have always loved crisps – French fries, Monster Munch, Transformers (Oldie, but goodie!), Skips, and of course Walkers – I’m not fussy… If I had a preference, though, I would say that I prefer...
Thirty years ago, in 1983, I was but 2 years old, an apple in my mother’s eye and a happily spoiled toddler. I was cute, but super energetic – no iPads to keep me company, or video games to take my...
It only takes a period drama on television to remind us of how far society has moved in a relatively short period of time. I watched the first episode of BBC’s The Village recently, and it was...
Just think of it. It’s a scorching hot day. You’re happily singing a holiday tune with your spouse and kids as you drive down a winding country road. The sun’s high, the sky is blue and so far...
Mother: Rowena, 29 at time of birth Baby: Jack , born May 2011, second baby At my first antenatal appointment, my midwife asked me where I would like to give birth: at home or in hospital. Up until...
Only 1 percent of mothers are still exclusively breastfeeding their infant by six months of age (NHS 2005). Breastfeeding basics: advice for new mums is a post from: Motherhood Diaries The post...
Biological nurturing is often described as a ‘new’ approach to breastfeeding. Letting baby do the work: Biological Nurturing is a post from: Motherhood Diaries The post Letting baby do the work:...
I honestly thought that baby number 2 would arrive early. Aren’t they supposed to? I’d finished work 6 weeks before my due date just in case I had to give birth in the office assisted by someone I...
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Getting pregnant (conception) occurs as soon as the male sperm fertilises the female egg (ova). At the instance of fertilisation the unborn baby’s genes and sex are set. If the sperm has a ‘Y’...
A page especially dedicated to breastfeeding and all the benefits that come with one of life’s natural beauties. The post Breastfeeding appeared first on Motherhood Diaries.
When you’re pregnant, you have rights related to your healthcare and your job. And after your child is born, you can also claim certain benefits (i.e. Child Benefit) and your child may be entitled...
Postnatal depression (PND) in women remains an issue not discussed nearly widely enough. Even less discussed is PND in men. Many people don’t even know or think that it exists. However, a study by...
What becomes reality during pregnancy is the sudden need for security and protection, not only for the growing unborn baby but also for the weakened and sensitive pregnant partner. Becoming A Dad...
Labour: At 40+3, woke up with more of the BHs I’d been having, playing with my timer app on my phone, they weren’t regular but weren’t disappearing either. By lunchtime i was feeling uncomfortable...
Once pregnant this time I was worried that ‘preparing’ too much would lead me to an even deeper disappointment this time around if things went wrong. I found however that as I neared 30 weeks I...
My c section was a calm experience but my baby was wrapped in a blanket with a hat on before I saw him and the epidural top up went too high so I could not feel my arms and struggled to breathe....
Week 13 of my pregnancy – I finally get to see my baby at scan day! Week 13 of my pregnancy – I finally get to see my baby at scan day! is a post from: Motherhood Diaries The post Week 13 of my...
Example of items to put in your Hospital Bag in preparation for birth. Example of items to put in your Hospital Bag in preparation for birth. is a post from: Motherhood Diaries The post Example of...
I welcome little Aron into the world, born on 19 December 2010 at 17.19 and weighing a healthy 8lbs 9oz/3.79kg. I can already see that he has my skin and hair colour and he seems very relaxed. I...
Jacqui Nancey, a Registered Midwife with over twenty years hands-on practical newborn baby care experience, recognises the sheer importance of life after childbirth and shares her knowledge and...
Prev1 of 1Next The legislation surrounding paternity leave is due to change with the aim of encouraging a greater participation by Dads in child rearing and to allow families greater flexibility in...
For as long as I could remember I had played with dolls lovingly; dressing them, bathing them| 4, hugging them, rocking them to sleep in the cradle Grandma bought me for Christmas in 1973. All I...
Plagiocephaly – Prevention and Awareness using the Mimos Pillow. Babies have started to suffer from high pressure spots when sleeping on their backs in one position, after implementation of the...
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