Disclaimer: This is a guest post. The views expressed here are those of the contributor. The invisible pressure on midwives Midwives are the quiet backbone of maternity care. For older mums, their role is even more critical, reducing pre-term births,…
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Parenting after 40 is often framed as a test of endurance. Balancing work, household responsibilities, and caring for a young child leaves little room for calm. Yet in our home, my husband and I have discovered a simple routine that…
View PostDisclaimer: These are my personal experiences and reflections on childbirth as an older mother. Being an older mum and childbirth: risk, expectation, and reality At 39 weeks, I walked into my consultant’s office feeling proud. Nine months of pregnancy behind…
View PostDisclaimer: This is a guest post sharing the personal experiences of Lindsay Hamberg. The views expressed are her own. Motherhood in your late 30s: a guest story Meeting a fellow mum over a cup of tea can be surprisingly restorative.…
View PostDisclaimer: These are my personal reflections and experiences. This is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for pregnancy guidance. Motherhood over 40: a choice, not a crisis Mention pregnancy over 40 in polite company and you’ll likely see a…
View PostThe six-week check: what no one tells older mums about postpartum “support” In my fourth decade, with a wobbly stomach that resembled a bowl of abgoosht and a few lingering pregnancy pounds, I embraced my new shape, feeling quietly proud.…
View PostMoving house with a newborn is a challenge few prepare for. Balancing recovery, a baby’s needs, and practical tasks can feel overwhelming, as I discovered firsthand. The plan that unraveled We thought we could manage everything at once: a newborn,…
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