by Gabriella | Oct 10, 2018 | Motherhood, Postnatal, Wellbeing
New mums are usually familiar with the name “oxytocin”: it is a hormone widely known for the important role it plays in childbirth and breastfeeding. It’s responsible for the contractions of the uterus during labour, and also for milk production and...
by Gabriella | Oct 3, 2018 | Expert Talks, Postnatal, Pregnancy & Birth
Baby brain gets a bad reputation – but it’s actually a wonderful thing. Baby brain, mommy brain, pregnancy brain, nappy brain, “momnesia”: all these terms mean the same thing. They refer to the cognitive decline many women experience during...
by Gabriella | Sep 22, 2018 | Motherhood, Postnatal
Many things change once you become a mother. Apart from the obvious changes to your daily routine (and not to mention your nighttime one!) there will also be some changes that are more gradual and subtle. You will probably find that your priorities change –...
by Gabriella | Aug 5, 2018 | Expert Talks, Postnatal
No one denies that breastfeeding is the best way to feed a baby – but not everyone will tell you that although it is the most natural way of feeding your baby, it can actually be very difficult to begin with. Establishing successful breastfeeding is not exactly a walk...
