11 Top Tips for Surviving the Fourth Trimester

Birth is the end of your pregnancy journey, but the beginning of a beautiful and overwhelmingly new reality with your baby. The fourth trimester is the transitional period between birth and approximately 12 weeks postpartum, during which your…

Nursery Essentials and Hospital Bag Checklists

Congratulations on the impending arrival of your little one! It is such an exciting and often overwhelming time, not knowing what’s to come or how best to prepare. The huge amount of baby products on the market are daunting to say the least.…

Traveling with Babies

International long-haul travel with babies and toddlers can be a daunting thought, from managing the airport stress to keeping everyone entertained, fed and slept. Postnatal advisor and maternity nurse Katie Thomas is here to help - providing…

Decoding Your Baby’s Cries

Crying is a newborns main form of communication. But how are you supposed to understand them when you don’t speak their language? Maternity nurse Katie Thomas explains. The first ever cry from your newborn is a relieving…

Troubleshooting Breastfeeding

Learning how to breastfeed can be challenging. Maternity nurse and postnatal advisor Katie Thomas tackles some of the common difficulties newly nursing mums experience. When it comes to feeding your brand new baby, breastfeeding is the…

Getting to Know Your Newborn

The birth of a new baby is extraordinary, but can be a completely overwhelming time in your life. Particularly for first-time parents, there are going to be surprises and unexpected hurdles along the way, explains maternity nurse and…

Beyond the Baby Blues

It’s normal to feel a little down following childbirth. But what if your feelings don’t improve, or you aren’t coping? You may have postnatal depression, also known as PND. Maternity nurse and postnatal advisor Katie Thomas explains. There…

Keep Calm and Carry On

Attention, new mums: You can leave the house with your baby and live to tell the tale. But we know it's a daunting prospect! Maternity nurse Katie Thomas has tips to help you enjoy getting out and about with your baby. Getting…

Your Winter Baby

Here's what you need to know about having a baby in the chilly season, explains maternity nurse and postnatal advisor Katie Thomas. So your baby is due in winter, or you’ve got a young baby and the cold season is fast approaching… nothing…

Choosing Childcare 101

Whether you are returning to work full-time, part-time or are wanting childcare for other reasons, choosing the right option for your child can be a bit overwhelming. Maternity nurse and postnatal advisor Katie Thomas explains the types…