Introducing your baby to dogs & cats; safe, calm, realistic advice June 11, 2026 Introducing your baby to dogs & cats; safe, calm, realistic advice Freya Mahal Introducing Your Baby to Dogs and Cats:…
C Section – recovery from your Caesarean Birth April 21, 2026 C Section – recovery from your Caesarean Birth Freya Mahal C-Section Recovery: What to Expect (First 24 Hours to 6…
C Section – what to expect from your Caesarean Birth April 21, 2026 C Section – what to expect from your Caesarean Birth Freya Mahal C- Section/ Caesarean Birth: What Actually Happens (From…
Stages of Labour – what actually happens! April 16, 2026 Stages of Labour – what actually happens! Freya Mahal Stages of Labour: What Actually Happens (and What No One Tells…
Help! My Baby Won’t Settle! April 16, 2026 Help! My Baby Won’t Settle! Freya Mahal Help! My Baby Won’t Settle (And Why They Sleep Better On You) Why…
flat heads in babies March 24, 2026 flat heads in babies Freya Mahal Flat Heads in Babies (how to avoid them) Worried about your baby developing a…
Easy Weaning 101 January 14, 2026 Easy Weaning 101 Freya Mahal Weaning 101: Start Baby-Led Weaning with Confidence You’ve read the blogs, watched the reels, asked…
sex in pregnancy February 28, 2025 sex in pregnancy Freya Mahal Sex & Orgasms in Pregnancy: What’s Actually Safe Is it safe to have sex during…
scans in pregnancy September 17, 2024 scans in pregnancy Freya Mahal Pregnancy Scans: What you're not being told Pregnancy scans can be wonderful. They can be…
grief in pregnancy September 17, 2024 grief in pregnancy Freya Mahal Grief in Pregnancy: How to Cope When it Hurts Pregnancy is already an emotional and…
our tips for sleeping when pregnant September 17, 2024 There are so many things that might be disturbing your sleep when pregnant; back pain, leg cramps, & heartburn to…
teeth in pregnancy September 17, 2024 Did you know you're entitled to free NHS dental care during pregnancy & until your baby is one years old?…
Can I eat eggs when pregnant? September 17, 2024 Despite being told for years (decades even) to cook eggs until they are firm in pregnancy, this is no longer…
How & when should I have my first midwife appointment? September 5, 2024 How & when should I have my first midwife appointment? Freya Mahal When Is Your First Midwife Appointment? (What to…
What triggers heartburn in pregnancy? August 1, 2024 What triggers heartburn in pregnancy? Freya Mahal What Triggers Heartburn in Pregnancy? (Hint: It’s Not a Hairy Baby) Not a…
10 reasons to attend in-person private antenatal classes July 31, 2024 Having a newborn baby is an exciting time for new and experienced parents, but it can also be scary at…
What’s a booking appointment or a booking in appointment? July 25, 2024 What’s a booking appointment or a booking in appointment? Freya Mahal Your Booking Appointment in Pregnancy: What to Expect (UK…
What is Hypnobirthing? April 10, 2024 Hypnobirthing is a combination of breathing and visualisation techniques helping you remain calm and confident in pregnancy & during labour.
packing your labour hospital bag June 17, 2021 We advise you to start packing your labour hospital bag around 34-35 weeks of pregnancy.
Why have a second birth partner? May 25, 2021 A birth partner is anybody who's going to support you during labour and birth. And most hospitals and birthing units
baby rashes July 19, 2020 When babies are born, they often have really clear skin. They may have some
newborns in the heat and sun June 30, 2020 If you've got a newborn during a sunny season or in the heat, obviously avoid
pregnancy in the heat and sun June 25, 2020 Pregnancy in the heat and sun can be a real test, but there are a number of
hayfever in pregnancy & breastfeeding May 20, 2020 Hayfever season is upon us! If you've got hayfever during pregnancy
induction of labour May 16, 2020 There are three reasons that we might talk to you about induction of labour. Going overdue, medical conditions & your
shows and sweeps May 16, 2020 Now you may have heard some pretty weird terminology used about labour and birth, and us midwives are kind of
you are the expert for your baby May 15, 2020 Hi I'm Freya from Expecting. Life can feel really confusing when you're a new
baby formula prices – save some money May 7, 2020 If you've chosen to formula feed your baby, I'd like to dispel some of the myths
alcohol in pregnancy December 8, 2019 Did you know that the UK has the highest number in Europe of pregnant women
“Is Your Baby Good?” May 16, 2019 Please stop asking the question 'is your baby good'. What does that even mean
Has my baby had enough milk? March 28, 2019 Have they slept enough? Are they warm enough? Have they fed enough? You’re
breastfeeding in public February 5, 2019 Breastfeeding in public is a big topic and one that often stresses people out, but it
winding your baby January 5, 2019 Winding your baby isn't something you get taught in school and yet most of us,
