Nesting Instinct: What Science Says About Pre-Birth Prep
The nesting instinct is a powerful drive that kicks in during pregnancy—usually in the final trimester—urging expectant parents to get their home “baby-ready.” It can feel like an urgent mission: clean every corner, stock every shelf, wash every onesie. It’s part instinct, part anxiety, and often a little bit magica
How Birth Partners Influence Hormones During Labour
The journey of childbirth is not only a physical process but also a deeply emotional and hormonal experience. While medical professionals play a crucial role, the presence of a supportive birth partner can significantly impact the hormonal balance during labour, influencing the overall birthing experience.
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?
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.
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.