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June 29, 2023

Maternity bras and nursing bras

Getting the right pregnancy and, if you plan to breastfeed, nursing bra can be difficult. There’s no denying that your breasts change in a variety of ways throughout pregnancy, one of the most noticeable ones being in size. The larger your breasts become, the more support you need. There is however, conflicting evidence that underwired bras are bad for you during pregnancy and nursing. I have put together a small list of some of the issues with wearing a bra that is too small when pregnant/nursing: • Obstruction of increased blood flow to your breasts.• Discomfort and inflammation.• Tightening on developing milk ducts. Overall, I think most women prefer to have a comfortable fitting bra especially when pregnant and the...

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April 25, 2023

Jess Wright shows off growing baby bump

Jessica Wright gave fans a glimpse of her growing baby bump as she posed in workout gear for her Instagram stories. The star – who is the sister of fellow former The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright – is expecting her first child with husband William Lee Kemp. Jess, 36, posted the workout update to her 1.5 million Instagram followers. In the snap, the mum-to-be could be seen wearing blue leggings and a purple crop top. Captioning the photo – in which she refrained from showing her face – the star wrote: "Back to it... always looking for maternity wear now to fit this growing bump. These particular gym leggings are @lunagraylondon & are very comfy." Read more here

May 23, 2022

Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

It can be very challenging to go back to work after maternity leave. Not only will you be leaving your baby for eight hours a day - which often feels awful - but you'll have to remember how to deal with adults too! Most mums have very mixed feelings at this time, from relief at returning to some kind of ‘normality’ to resentment at having to do so, or upset at leaving your baby. Whatever you're feeling, it’s perfectly natural. Nobody ever said that swapping the bassinet for a desktop would be an easy task, but hopefully, these tips can help you work your way through the transition of going back to work after maternity leave. It is, after all,...

March 31, 2022

Luna Gray discusses Baby Shower Ideas

Your best friend, sister, daughter or long-lost cousin has fallen pregnant and has handpicked you to organise their most precious baby shower......no pressure. Whilst it is certainly a privilege to be asked, it can be a daunting experience and quite possibly something you have never had to do before. Here are just a few things to consider that you may ease the stresses that nobody else appreciates you are under! 1. Location, location, location...indoors or outdoors? With the unpredictability of the British weather, going for something inside is definitely the safe bet, especially during the start and end of the year. Opting for a cute private room in a restaurant or pub is a great idea, or if you want...

December 1, 2021

The 10 Best Pregnancy Gifts This Christmas

It is the season to be getting lots of presents, and if you are reading this, the likelihood is you are either pregnant yourself or looking for inspiration to get someone special a gift this Christmas.