Returning to work after parental leave is a big deal! There are so many emotions, logistics, challenges and expectations to contend with and regardless of how you feel about work, you’re going to have more on your plate than before. So here are my top tips for coping with the transition.

With cost being an increasing consideration, how can you keep to a budget while still making sure you and your baby have everything you need?

PBC resident Midwife Christie answers our questions on exercise after giving birth. From when to start versus pelvic floor care, our midwife answers all your questions.

Our resident midwife has compiled a list of hints, tips and ideas that might be useful to bear in mind as a Birth Partner. However the most important thing is to be led by the birthing person, aim to fulfil their needs, be their advocate if needed and aim to support them mentally and physically through birth.

It’s important to pack a hospital bag even if you are planning to birth at home, so you have everything available should you need to transfer to the hospital for any reason. Read on to see what essential items our midwife recommends.

Pooing after birth is something lots of people worry about, and some struggle with. There’s no shame here when it comes to bodily functions and birth, so if you’re looking for answers and reassurance, you’re in the right place.

Ever wondered why you pee more often in pregnancy? Our Resident Midwife, Christie explains it all.

Our resident midwife Christie takes you through 5 essential things to know and prepare before your c-section birth.

We spoke to the lead massage therapist from at-home massage app Urban about why massage is an underrated health behaviour, and why you should consider it if you’re trying to conceive.

Weight related stigma can be a challenging topic in the pregnancy world. Read this helpful article on knowing your rights during pregnancy, relative vs absolute risks, and how to help reduce anxiety around weight and pregnancy.

Wondering what you should be eating and how much? Then look no further than this blog.

Teach to Sleep Founder Sarah Patel explains why toddlers struggle with sleep.

Mini First Aid Founder Kate Bell gives us her top 5 first aid tips to help guide you through the craziness of toddlerhood!

‘Most pregnant people gain between 10kg and 12.5kg during pregnancy, putting on the majority of weight after 20 weeks’ (NHS, UK, 2023). Our resident midwife Christie talks all things weight gain in pregnancy, why it happens and what is normal weight gain in pregnancy.

We asked our resident midwife why we see changes in our breasts during pregnancy and these are the changes she said are normal to see during early and late pregnancy.

Worried about that first post-birth poo? PBC resident Christie has some reassuring advice…

You might have heard Remifentanil mentioned in the news after NICE released new guidelines around the drug for birth. Here’s what you need to know, from one of our resident midwives Sarah.

Our resident midwife Christie talks all things poo and pregnancy in this blog post about constipation in the first, second and third trimester.

Government told that lack of progress to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes is “frankly shameful”. Find out more about the new report from the Women and Equalities Committee here.

The Royal College of Midwives has added The Positive Birth Company’s Closing the Gap workshop to their new Decolonising Midwifery Education Toolkit.