Sleep and mood: why rest matters so much in pregnancy
Sleep and mood influence each other, so when sleep suffers in pregnancy, feelings can feel harder too. This article explains the link and how to build…
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Managing stress in pregnancy: breathing, mindfulness and setting boundaries
A little stress is part of life, but a constant load can wear you down. This article describes simple methods such as breathing, mindfulness and setti…
Bonding with your baby before birth: talking, touching, listening
The bond with your baby can start to take shape slowly before birth. This article describes gentle ways such as talking, touching, music and journalin…
Grief after pregnancy loss: making room for your pain and finding support
Grief after miscarriage or pregnancy loss is experienced very differently from person to person, and there is no right or wrong way. This article desc…
Making peace with your changing body: body image, weight and stretch marks in pregnancy
The body changes fast in pregnancy, and having mixed feelings about it is very common. This article offers an understanding view of weight, stretch ma…
A pregnancy guide for partners: how you can be there
Pregnancy is a journey for two. Here is how you can offer support, talk openly and share the household load. Small, steady steps are often what helps…
Sex during pregnancy: safety, changing desire and communication
Desire and comfort can shift from week to week. In most healthy pregnancies sex is safe; open talk and finding what suits you both matter most. Asking…
Big sibling and family preparation: getting everyone ready for the baby
A new baby is a big change for an older child and the wider family too. Preparing your child in an age-appropriate way and talking about grandparents'…
Partner in the birth room: your role and how to prepare
A partner's place in the birth room looks different for everyone; what matters is talking it through beforehand and being prepared. Here are practical…
Expectant fathers' mental health: anxiety and postnatal depression
Anxiety and depression do not only affect the person who gives birth; fathers can experience them too. Recognising the signs and asking for support ma…
New parents: your relationship, sleep and sharing the load
After the baby arrives, sleep shrinks and the relationship looks for a new rhythm. A division of tasks agreed in advance, listening to each other and…
The postpartum period: what happens in your body in the first 6 weeks
The postpartum period is when your body slowly finds its balance again after birth. This guide explains how bleeding, aches and mood changes can unfol…