Parenting

18 November 2019

Seven ways your baby can boost your self-esteem as a new mum

Women often feel like they lose themselves for a while after they give birth. Their bodies change (a little or a lot), their identity alters, and their lifestyle has to ...
17 November 2019

The lost art of handwriting

One of the great pleasures in my life has always been receiving a personal letter in the post. Knowing that someone has sat down to write their inner-most thoughts in ...

17 November 2019

Seven gift ideas for the new mum in your life

Whether someone close to you has just given birth or you know someone who’s a new mum- here are some things she might like this Christmastime… A massage: If it’s ...
12 November 2019

Watch the numbers rise - four babies born every second!

Imagine a place where it's not one baby born every minute, it's 4 every second. You don't need to imagine too hard, that's the world we live in. The popular ...
10 November 2019

10 Things I'd like my readers to know about me by Nicole McGrath

I was once bitten by a wild Hawaiian sea turtle. I watched it coming towards me, slowly eating the grass on the top of the water as it went. I didn’t ...

6 November 2019

Seven ways stress effects pregnant women

Pregnancy is a time of change; depending on how one adapts to change could alter how one experiences being pregnant. Life doesn’t stop because you are pregnant, yet you do feel ...
5 November 2019

Six ways to celebrate Bonfire Night with a baby

You may not be able to go and see a show with your little one tonight as it might be past their bedtime or you fear how they might react ...
5 November 2019

Top 10 Bonfire Night tips from Regatta

Regatta’s top 10 Bonfire Night Tips: Setting the scene: 1.       Bring along finger food or enjoy a campfire barbeque. Firm favourites such as sausage rolls, Scotch eggs, hotdogs and marshmallows are perfect ...
4 November 2019

Be Thankful, Be Hopeful, Be Happy: Happiness is not a destination it’s a way of life!

Hi everyone, I hope you found my last blog useful where I discussed the power of networking and how it can you and you your business develop. I didn’t get ...

1 November 2019

Seven festive things to do at Christmas as a family

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so our friends at family activity app Hoop have shared some top picks for festive fun for the family. It’s a popular time ...
1 November 2019

Female First's top baby products for November 2019

In the run up to Christmas you might be looking for some inspiration for your little one- or indeed someone else's, so here are our top suggestions.... Boody Baby is ...
31 October 2019

Seven tips for making weaning a fun and healthy experience

Weaning is a big, exciting adventure but it can be a daunting prospect too. These simple tips it will help make it a healthy, fun and exciting experience for you ...

29 October 2019

Seven skincare products that help through early motherhood

Launched in 2013 Natural Birthing Company was founded by experienced midwife Jane Mason. Jane noticed a gap in the market for pregnancy products that treated real issues childbirth can bring, ...
28 October 2019

Fatherhood is the best medicine according to new research

Forget reaching a new decade, getting married or buying a first home, becoming a dad is the top reason for men to take stock of their health and lifestyle. Over ...
23 October 2019

Seven things your midwife wants you to know

By My Expert Midwife co-founder and midwife, Lesley Gilchrist  It’s ok to ask for help for anything that’s on your mind. In fact, your midwife will be a really good ...
22 October 2019

Research reveals kids ask parents 10,000 questions a year

It's official, the average British parent will be asked nearly ten thousand questions every year (27 a day) by their kids,1 according to new research by baby and toddler brand ...
22 October 2019

Female First's top baby products for October 2019

Here are our top picks for babies this month- you might even get some Christmas gift ideas! We all know how tricky it can be to ensure toddler tummies are ...
22 October 2019

Why companies shouldn’t shy away from hiring new mums

Written by Claire Crompton, Director of The Audit Lab  I’m a mum. A mum of two actually, having just had another baby. A little girl, thank you for asking. And I ...
21 October 2019

Izzy Judd: How my children’s skin sensitivities have impacted our day to day family life

As a mum of two, who both suffer with sensitive skin I’m constantly on the lookout for solutions that help them lead happier, more comfortable lives.  When I first had ...
21 October 2019

10 Things I want my readers to know about me by Stuart Simmonds

Author of the Hannah the Spanner series of children’s books I was born in Birmingham and moved down to Sussex when I was about three. I went to school at ...

21 October 2019

Seven tips for eating out with a weaning baby

Eating out with a baby isn’t an easy task but having a meal with a weaning baby has its own set of rules and challenges. To make it easier for ...
21 October 2019

Parents are horrified by unhealthy Halloween treats

Halloween is full of spooky treats and dressing up as your favourite scary character, but do you fear the day it arrives and it's not the ghosts that are giving ...
20 October 2019

Seven ways to avoid the Baby Blues

The one thing that you don’t learn enough about in pregnancy is what can happen to your mind after birth.  After any kind or trauma your body and mind will ...

18 October 2019

Three common ailments during pregnancy (nausea, lack of energy, struggling to sleep)

My Expert Midwife is a new brand that has been created by practising midwife and baby massage specialist Lesley Gilchrist and Clare Charlton. They have launched a Trio of Sprays, one ...