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  • Let’s talk about hypnobirthing, and more importantly, whether it will or will not work for you. Because hypnobirthing has become one of those topics that people tend to have strong opinions about, oft ...
  • Weaning is such an exciting time – I know too well it comes with plenty of challenges too, but I try to encourage people to think of it as a journey and as an experience for baby and you as a parent/c ...
  • Pregnancy comes with a lot of preparation. Appointments. Antenatal classes. Checklists. Seemingly endless shopping lists of ‘essential’ items. And somewhere between choosing a pram and learning how to ...
  • A Midwife’s Perspective
 By Midwife Lily, your friendly online midwife  Writing a birth plan can feel overwhelming, emotional, or even unnecessary to some people — but as a midwife, I can honestly say ...
  • What is the deal with Sleep Regressions? It is very normal for sleep to go up and down; to have periods when sleep is easy and periods when sleep is much harder. The thing to remember is that sleep is ...
  • Christmas is a magical, messy, brilliant time with little ones. It is also a time we see an increase in choking incidents simply because there is so much around that little ones want to put in their m ...
  • H – app -y Christmas! Looking for more recipe inspiration? Annabel’s award-winning Recipes App is home to 1,300+ simple and delicious ideas for the whole family, PLUS new recipes every week! Start you ...
  • While most incidents are small, knowing what to do in those first crucial minutes can make a huge difference. In our Daisy First Aid parent and carer classes, there are questions that come up a lot. W ...
  • Pregnancy and the early days after birth are full of highs, lows, surprises and sometimes confusion. Your partner is doing a lot, physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you want to be the best supp ...
  • Congratulations on the incredible journey you’re about to embark on! You may already be signed up for antenatal classes and have a stack of what to expect books ready to help you prepare for the birth ...
  • If you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival and want to make sure you’ve got all the products you need, you might be wondering which Milton sterilising product is best for you.  Let’s explore the simi ...
  • Colostrum Harvesting

    16 Oct 2025 My Expert Midwife
    If you’re in your third trimester of pregnancy, your midwife might have mentioned something called “colostrum harvesting” and you may be wondering what it is and why you are being advised to do it. Si ...
  • No matter whether you’re expressing breast milk into bottles or formula feeding, it is very important to clean and sterilise your baby bottles properly. You are protecting your baby from harmful bacte ...
  • Caring for Your Newborn: The First Few Days

    15 Oct 2025 My Expert Midwife
    Bringing your baby home is one of life’s most special memories, but it can also feel overwhelming. In those first few days after birth, everything is new, for all of you. At My Expert Midwife, we beli ...
  • Leading baby & children’s cookery author Annabel Karmel shares her handy first foods checklist with 50 nutritious foods for your weaning baby!
  • Babies have vulnerable immune systems; they are much more susceptible to everyday germs, including contaminated milk.  It’s important to sterilise until your baby is 1 year old when their immune syste ...
  • Learn what’s safe to take during pregnancy with expert guidance from midwives at My Expert Midwife.
  • Designing your baby’s nursery is one of the most cherished milestones during pregnancy. It’s a beautiful way to prepare for your little one’s arrival—and to create a space where memories will be made. ...
  • Practical tips for new dads to stay healthy, connected, and balanced through the challenges of fatherhood.
  • Learn newborn sleep tips: prepare before birth, set up a soothing sleep space, and support healthy baby sleep routines from day one.
  • Becoming a dad is a wild ride, it's equal parts joy, chaos, and sleep deprivation!
  • What three tips can you offer new mums on the reality of being at home with baby in the first week? Sit back and take it all in ' those first few weeks go by in a flash and before you know it dad will ...