Latest Posts
Pitfalls of a Summer Pregnancy
With Summer in full swing, we’re looking at long days, super light mornings, the sweet sound of the ice-cream van doing the rounds, endless BBQ’s and general merriment in the sunshine. YIPPEE! However, the hot weather is not everyone’s friend and never more so than […]
Early pregnancy symptoms by days past ovulation
Everyone is different when it comes to pregnancy and no two pregnancies are ever the same and this applies to the early symptoms of pregnancy as well. I always wonder about the women who suddenly go into labour and yet they swear they had no idea they were pregnant!
Staying Hydrated During Pregnancy
I know we always moan when the sun doesn’t shine and every year we’re promised that this will be the hottest summer on record. We wait in excited anticipation, plan our holidays and camping trips in the UK in the hope that this year its […]
The Best Milk Boosting Smoothies
Love love love it when the sun is shining and as tomorrow marks the first day of summer ( no more rain please!!!!!) its only right to get some smoothie love going on. Plus closing my eyes and sipping a cooling smoothie in the garden […]
Caesarean Sections – What no one tells you
The first time I had a cesarean birth, it was all very rushed and unexpected and I wasn’t prepared in any way. I hadn’t even contemplated that my daughter would be born any other way than vaginally. My son- four years later was also born […]
If you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain
If there’s ever been a National Day in the history of National Days I can get on board with its National Piña Colada Day. Yes! It’s actually a day. The piña colada hails from San Juan, Puerto Rico where it was created by bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero […]
Raspberry and Ginger Ale Mock-tail
This refreshing tasty drink is the perfect mocktail for when you’re with friends and family for the holidays and everyone but you is enjoying the bubbly. Good times ladies! The big bonus here is it actually has ingredients that benefit and help with those pesky […]
When Breastfeeding Doesn’t go to Plan
Nothing evokes more emotion; whether that be joy, love, anger, guilt or disappointment than the subject of breastfeeding and because its World Breast Feeding Week I wanted to write a post on a subject that resonates so much with me and my path into motherhood. For […]
