Midwives play a crucial role in the health of both older mums and babies and it’s thanks to them that there are fewer pre-term births, assisted deliveries and greater satisfaction with care. They support women when they are at their most vulnerable and work tirelessly to ensure thousands of births go without a hitch in the community each year. Midwife Pressure Unfortunately many older women still aren’t getting the care,…
Today, I want to share a little slice of our life, or should I say, a generous portion of Persian shirini, as I get through a period of post-baby body blues. Join me on my rollercoaster of self-reflection, and a not-so-successful attempt at squeezing into my pre-baby jeans. Now, I’m not one of those lucky women who miraculously shed pounds after giving birth. Oh no, I belong to the club…
As a self-proclaimed “late-starter” in the parenting game, my husband and I have stumbled upon an age-old Persian secret to achieving nap time bliss with our seven-month-old dynamo, Little C. Let me set the stage for you – a new mum over 40, attempting to balance the demands of a blog, calls, housekeeping, emails, and a touch of make-up application, all while wrangling a tiny human tornado. “I don’t know…
Today, I want to share a tale that involves induced labour, a stubborn baby, and a consultant armed with statistics that could make even the bravest mums-to-be break into a cold sweat. So, I’m waltzing into the consultant’s office at 39 weeks, feeling like a superhero. My body has successfully hosted a tiny human for nine months, and I’m ready for the grand finale. I had grand plans for a…
Sharing a cuppa with a new mum is a great thing to do after you’ve had a baby. Meet mum-of-three Lindsay Hamberg in this guest blog. I met Lindsay at a trial session of Baby Boot Camp via KeepFit Mammy. Dissecting our birth experiences, weaning techniques and teething products over a cuppa proved a great ice-breaker. She also gave me some sound advice and tips! Overwhelmed By Choices After Cyrus was…
As a seasoned career woman turned sleep-deprived guardian of Baby Cyrus, my goal was to build my tribe and that’s how I stumbled upon Great Park Community Centre in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Uncharted World of Community Centres Confession time! I admit I’d never graced a community centre with my presence before the arrival of Little C. Not out of disdain, mind you, but simply because adulting was a full-time job,…
The Rise of Midlife Motherhood: Breaking the Stigma When you think about pregnancy over 40, the word that usually comes to mind isn’t “happy new mum.” It’s often “crisis.” Like many women, I faced a whirlwind of emotions and fears about fertility, health risks, and societal judgment. Yet here I am, living proof that motherhood in later life can be a deeply fulfilling and joyful experience. Celebrity Pregnancies and Society’s…