Play & Learning
What experienced mums wish they'd known about tummy time
Why tummy time matters, how to start from the early weeks, gentle ways to help a baby who hates it, and the safety rules that keep awake time on the tummy safe.
Articles
Encouragement for every season - page 2
Faith-filled, practical articles on trying to conceive, pregnancy, recovery after birth and caring for your baby.
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Birth Recovery
Bleeding after birth: honest answers to the questions you might not ask out loud
How long bleeding after birth lasts, what colour is normal, why it changes with feeds, which pads to use, and the warning signs that need urgent care.
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Play & Learning
Screens and babies: what the guidance really says
What experts recommend about screens in the first year, the myths about baby videos and background TV, why video calls are different, and guilt-free alternatives for busy days.
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General
Finding a church community when your life is changing
New town, new baby, or church feeling painful while you wait? Honest answers to common questions about finding and staying in a church community in every season.
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Mental Health
What I wish I had known about the feelings of pregnancy
Crying at adverts, snapping at loved ones, scary passing thoughts, fear of birth: the emotional side of pregnancy nobody mentions, and what actually helps.
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Birth Recovery
Six myths about recovering from birth, and what is true instead
Bounce back by six weeks? Caesarean is the easy way? Six common myths about birth recovery, the gentler truth behind each, and the signs worth watching.
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Postnatal Wellbeing
Who am I now? Finding yourself again after becoming a mum
Becoming a mum changes your sense of self. Why it can feel like loss as well as gain, five questions to reflect on, and small ways to reconnect with you.
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Care Team Prep
Results day: how to hear hard fertility news and decide what comes next
When the doctor finally shares your results, it can feel like a verdict. Here is how to prepare for results day, hear difficult news, and make next-step decisions calmly.
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Heart And Hope
“Any news yet?” Gracious answers for church, work and family gatherings
When people ask about your plans for a baby, the question can sting. Ready-made, gracious replies for church, work and family, plus how to set kind boundaries.
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3–6 Months
The sound of a baby's laugh, and how to hear more of it
Why babies start laughing around three to four months, simple play ideas that invite giggles, what to mention to your health visitor, and the gift of joy in a tired season.
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Partner & Family
Telling your family you are pregnant: when, who and how
Wondering when and how to share your pregnancy news with parents, in-laws and wider family? A step-by-step guide to telling family in your own time and way.
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Postnatal Wellbeing
Lonely with a baby in your arms: twelve small ways back to people
Loneliness in the first year is common and not a failure. Why new motherhood can feel isolating, and twelve small, realistic ways to reconnect with people.
