Managing Morning Sickness in Pregnancy
Morning Sickness is often one of the first signs of pregnancy and although it can be a mighty challenge it is useful to understand what...
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Midwife Pip Blog
Expert information on all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, woman's health and fitness.
- Nov 16, 2021
Cloth / Reusable Nappies Q&A
After receiving so many questions about my use of cloth nappies with baby Finley I wanted to share my experience to help you consider or...
- Oct 24, 2021
Midwife Pip (My) Birth Story
Honestly, I never intended on sharing my birth story. It is such a personal, precious journey but I have experienced first-hand the power...
- Sep 26, 2021
Omega-3 intake for Pregnancy
Did you know most people in the Western world (that includes us in the UK!) are deficient in Omega 3 fatty acids? But my goodness we...
- May 5, 2021
Ethical and sustainable baby products.
Let’s talk maternity and baby products! There is SO much it feels like an absolute mind field. One of the things I found most confusing...
- Jan 21, 2021
Supplements for Pregnancy.
Whether you are already pregnant or planning a pregnancy it is important to consider your nutrition and what supplements are advised for...
- Jan 7, 2021
Early Signs that you might be Pregnant…
As women we tend to fall into two categories; trying not to get pregnant or trying to get pregnant and doing so can consume much of our...
- Dec 14, 2020
The stages of labour explained...
How long will I be in labour for? I think this is one of the most frequently asked questions in a birth room! It is useful to understand...
- Dec 12, 2020
The Importance of Gut Microbiome in Pregnancy
Gut Microbiome may be more important than we ever realised. Nutrition in pregnancy is arguably one of the most powerful tools we can use...
- Dec 12, 2020
Screening Tests in Pregnancy
What you need to know about Screening in Pregnancy You'll be offered some screening tests during pregnancy to check for any health...
- Dec 8, 2020
Anaemia in Pregnancy
Will I get Anaemia whilst Pregnant? It is estimated that 1 in 3 women of reproductive age are anaemic, this makes it a global public...
- Dec 3, 2020
Oral Health in Pregnancy
During pregnancy your body will experience many changes, some expected and some not so much. There are quite a few myths out there about...
- Nov 22, 2020
Safe Exercise in Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Exercise There is so much confusion and uncertainty around safe exercise in pregnancy… What can you do, what should you...
- Nov 15, 2020
Understanding Different Types of Birth
There is arguably nothing more exciting than the birth of a newborn baby and this has long been the case throughout human history....
- Nov 3, 2020
What you need to know about COVID-19 and Pregnancy…
What is the effect of COVID-19 on pregnant women? Pregnant women do not appear more likely to contract the infection than the general...
- Oct 23, 2020
Why is Nutrition important in Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a powerful time to nourish yourself and your baby towards a healthier future. It is anWhy is Nutrition important in...
- Sep 3, 2020
Being a Midwife during Covid-19 : As featured by NHS England
But more than that each day I support women in all their strength and courage as they become mothers...
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