New charity calls for an NI maternity strategy to address better outcomes for Mothers
Created on: Saturday, 28 September 2019
by Claire Flynn
BirthWise, a new charity focusing on the journey through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood, launched today Friday 27th September 2019, at the NI Positive Birth...
My career in Early Years started eighteen years ago, I have lectured Childhood Studies at a local College for nearly eight years now. I would like to think I know a thing or two...
Created on: Thursday, 28 February 2019
by Devon Manning
My name is Devon Manning and I am a pretty regular mum of a two year old boy. Except, I ate my placenta after the birth of my son and then went on to start my own business.
I...
Premvember Baby Safe Skincare Advice from Joanna Gardiner of Elave Skincare
Created on: Monday, 22 October 2018
by Joanna Gardiner
TinyLife is marking its 30th anniversary and once again raising awareness and funding for Northern Ireland’s premature babies during Premvember.
Elave Baby, the charity’s...
A Letter to my Pre-Parent Self - Jemma Popcorn for Lunch
Created on: Wednesday, 26 September 2018
by Jemma at Popcorn for Lunch
Dear Annoyingly Thin, Pre-Parent Me,
I want you to do something.
Right now.
Go sniff your sofa. Go on.
What does it smell like? Febreeze? Your favourite perfume? Maybe...
Created on: Wednesday, 19 September 2018
by Dr Patrick Campbell
Exercise after giving birth can have enormous health benefits such as, improved fitness, weight loss and less risk of postnatal depression.
However, celebrities...
Created on: Wednesday, 12 September 2018
by Jillian Henning
Dear Jillian
How are things with you? I'm sure you are exhausted after that 3 week holiday across America! How was San Francisco and Vegas? You must love those places I'm...
Created on: Thursday, 06 September 2018
by Michelle Bradley
Dear pre-parent me,
You are probably reading this in bed. If it’s a weekend, its likely that you will stay there until 1pm then roll off the mattress, cook a hot...
My experience with Breastfeeding, how you can succeed.
Created on: Monday, 20 August 2018
by Claire Flynn
I come from a long line of breastfeeding women. I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. Early on, I got a breastfeeding book from the library so I could give myself a head start...
Created on: Tuesday, 14 August 2018
by Veronica Ellis
Being a parent is one of the most challenging, rewarding, nourishing and depleting roles that we can step into. I often describe my own experience of childbirth as ‘The Agony...
Rebuilding your confidence after starting a family
Created on: Thursday, 12 July 2018
by Samara Prentice
Holding your baby for the first time is an experience that every mum will never forget. Those perfect little rose bud lips, their teeny tiny little fingernails, that...
My top tips for preparing for parenthood with multiples
Created on: Wednesday, 13 June 2018
by Kelly McDonald
In January 2013 at a visit to the early pregnancy clinic with stomach pain, excessive morning sickness and severe pregnancy hormones I was told ‘Everything looks just fine’....
BECOMING a parent can be a daunting and exciting time, but when there are two or more babies on the way, you know life will never ever be the same again.
Now, thanks to...
From the moment we found out we were expecting our first child, we both knew we would find out the sex. What can I say, we are both just too nosey and impatient to wait. I...
Created on: Saturday, 14 October 2017
by Jenna Johnston
Ohhh you'll have to try for a girl now, I bet you's would love a wee girl? What if you's go again and it's another boy? Some people just have no boundaries when it comes to...
