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Real Life Stories
Guest Blog: Jo Ellis: Kidult Or Elderly Primigravida?

Guest Blog: Jo Ellis: Kidult Or Elderly Primigravida?

Today we’re featuring a guest blog post by Jo Ellis who like many adults is utterly confused about her identity. She is part … View Post
Fitness and Strength
Postpartum exercise with baby: how walking helped me rebuild my strength and confidence

Postpartum exercise with baby: how walking helped me rebuild my strength and confidence

After my six-week check left me feeling more like a medical statistic than a new mum, I promised myself I’d move, not for … View Post
Parenting in Midlife
Midlife breastfeeding nutrition: how dates and walnuts support energy, mood and milk supply

Midlife breastfeeding nutrition: how dates and walnuts support energy, mood and milk supply

Simple, traditional, effective As an older breastfeeding mother, I quickly learned that advice comes from every corner, often with a confidence that can feel … View Post
Parenting in Midlife
Why I chose to plant a birth tree instead of my placenta

Why I chose to plant a birth tree instead of my placenta

Science, sentiment and queasiness At antenatal classes today, mums-to-be learn far more than breathing and relaxation techniques. The modern syllabus covers everything from hypnobirthing … View Post
Real Life Stories
Pregnancy over 40: managing weight, culture and the suprises of being a mum

Pregnancy over 40: managing weight, culture and the suprises of being a mum

Cultural curves and familial flattery Pregnancy is not a gentle journey. Beyond the swollen ankles, nausea, and stretch marks, my experience over 40 introduced an … View Post
Real Life Stories
Positivity in midlife: essential tips for women’s health and happiness

Positivity in midlife: essential tips for women’s health and happiness

The curveballs you can’t dodge Life, as I’ve learned over the last few decades, has a cruel sense of timing. One minute … View Post