Postnatal Nutrient Depletion: What Mothers Need to Replenish

Postnatal Nutrient Depletion: What Mothers Need to Replenish

Growing, birthing, and feeding a baby takes an enormous toll on the body. After birth, many mums experience a steep drop in key nutrients—a phenomenon known as postnatal nutrient depletion. This isn’t just “new mum tiredness.” It’s a physiological gap that, if left unaddressed, can undermine healing, hormone balance, mental clarity, and emotional resilience.

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Touch & Neural Wiring: Why Early Sensory Contact Matters

Touch & Neural Wiring: Why Early Sensory Contact Matters

From a baby's first moments, touch serves as a fundamental bridge between human connection and brain development. But why does early sensory contact play such a pivotal role in shaping neural pathways?

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Let-Down Reflex Explained: How Breast Milk Starts to Flow and What to Expect

Let-Down Reflex Explained: How Breast Milk Starts to Flow and What to Expect

The let-down reflex, also called the milk ejection reflex, is a natural process where your body releases stored milk from the alveoli in your breasts through the milk ducts to your baby. It’s triggered by the hormone oxytocin, released in response to nipple stimulation or even baby cues like crying or touch.

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Understanding Caesarean Birth: Caeserean Awareness Month

Understanding Caesarean Birth: Caeserean Awareness Month

April marks Caesarean Awareness Month — a time to recognise, inform, and empower parents who birth their babies abdominally. At The Bubba & Me Club, we’re committed to inclusive education that supports every kind of birth journey, including Caesarean births, which account for roughly 1 in 4 births in the UK.

Whether planned or performed in an emergency, Caesarean birth is birth — and it deserves to be met with respect, knowledge, and care.

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Understanding Baby Blues vs. Postnatal Depression: Clinical Signs and When to Seek Help

Understanding Baby Blues vs. Postnatal Depression: Clinical Signs and When to Seek Help

Bringing a new baby into the world is a life-changing event filled with joy, but it can also come with emotional challenges. Many new mothers experience mood swings, tearfulness, and anxiety in the days following birth — commonly known as the baby blues. However, when these feelings persist or intensify, they may indicate postnatal depression (PND), a more serious condition that requires support and treatment.

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Breast Milk: Nature’s Superfood and How Your Body Makes It

Breast Milk: Nature’s Superfood and How Your Body Makes It

Breast milk is often called "liquid gold" — and for good reason. It’s a living, dynamic substance that not only nourishes your baby but adapts in real time to their needs. But have you ever wondered exactly what’s in breast milk and where it all comes from?

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The Science Behind Breastfeeding and Breast Milk: Why It’s Liquid Gold

The Science Behind Breastfeeding and Breast Milk: Why It’s Liquid Gold

Breastfeeding has been practiced for thousands of years, and while it may seem like the most natural thing in the world, the science behind breast milk is nothing short of extraordinary. This unique substance is a carefully tailored, living fluid that evolves to meet your baby’s nutritional and immune needs. Let’s explore the incredible science behind breastfeeding, how breast milk works, and some fascinating facts that highlight why it’s often referred to as "liquid gold."

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Why Self-Care and Investing in Yourself Matters

Why Self-Care and Investing in Yourself Matters

Self-care isn’t just a trendy phrase; it’s essential. It’s not about being selfish or indulgent—it’s about keeping myself sane, healthy, and happy so I can be the best version of me for my kids, my partner, and myself. And honestly? It’s been a game-changer. Here’s why I’ve started prioritising myself and why I believe you should too.

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Bumps, Babies, and Baubles: Navigating Christmas and the Holidays While Pregnant or Postpartum

Bumps, Babies, and Baubles: Navigating Christmas and the Holidays While Pregnant or Postpartum

The festive season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration, but when you’re pregnant or navigating postpartum life, it can also come with unique challenges. Whether you’re adjusting to your growing bump or managing the early days of parenthood, here’s how to embrace the magic of the holidays while prioritising your health and well-being.

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Postpartum Cultures Around the World and the Importance of Embracing the Postpartum Period in the UK

Postpartum Cultures Around the World and the Importance of Embracing the Postpartum Period in the UK

The postpartum period, often referred to as the "fourth trimester," is a crucial time for new mothers to recover, bond with their baby, and adjust to the demands of parenthood. While the UK and other Western countries often overlook the importance of postpartum care, many cultures around the world have long-standing traditions to support new mothers during this transformative phase. Embracing and nourishing the postpartum period is not only a cultural practice in many parts of the world but also a necessity for long-term physical and emotional well-being.

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The Postnatal Body: Embracing Changes and Finding Your New Strength

The Postnatal Body: Embracing Changes and Finding Your New Strength

Motherhood is transformative, beautiful, and full of challenges, but there’s one common message we all seem to hear: “bounce back.” For generations, society has promoted the idea that, after having a baby, a woman should return to her pre-pregnancy shape as quickly as possible. But the truth is, the postnatal body is powerful, resilient, and worth celebrating—it doesn’t need to “bounce back”; it has moved forward into a new phase.

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What to Expect in the First Few Days Postpartum: A Guide for New Mums

What to Expect in the First Few Days Postpartum: A Guide for New Mums

The first few days after giving birth are transformative, filled with a mix of joy, exhaustion, and adjustment. While every postpartum experience is unique, knowing what to expect can help you navigate this new phase with confidence and ease. Here’s a guide to the physical, emotional, and practical changes you may encounter in the early days postpartum.

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The Power of Hormones in Labour: How Hormones Work Together to Support Childbirth

The Power of Hormones in Labour: How Hormones Work Together to Support Childbirth

Hormones play a powerful and coordinated role in the process of labour, each contributing to a complex, carefully orchestrated process. From initiating contractions (or surges) to creating bonds between mother and baby, these hormones—oxytocin, oestrogen, progesterone, beta-endorphins, adrenaline, cortisol, and prolactin—are essential to a successful and positive birth experience. Here, we explore each hormone’s unique role in labour, its functions, and how they work in harmony to bring new life into the world.

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Why Atenatal Education is so Important

Why Atenatal Education is so Important

Antenatal education plays a crucial role in preparing expectant parents for the journey of childbirth and parenthood. This essential component of prenatal care offers invaluable knowledge and support, ensuring a healthier and more confident experience for both mothers and their partners. In this post, we’ll explore the importance of antenatal education and how it can positively impact pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.

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