Let the batch cooking begin!
It’s my first week of maternity leave and it’s still sinking in that this is the beginning of the rest of my life. So many changes ahead! It’s been great not having to get up to an alarm in the...
View ArticleWhat is Hypnobirthing & how do I know if it’s right for me?
Essentially, HypnoBirthing® is a childbirth preparation course. I personally think its a lot more then that though! I think its a parenting preparation course too, because it helps you examine the kind...
View ArticleHalloween tricks & pumpkin treats
Is it just me or has Autumn this year been completely dominated by Halloween and the Starbuck’s pumpkin spice latte? Everywhere I go I see Halloween paraphernalia and signs for this intriguing beverage...
View ArticleThe waiting game
At the time of writing this, our baby is one week overdue. The post The waiting game appeared first on First 1000 Days.
View ArticleLearning to make friends
This time last year I was back at work and Cal had settled really well with the childminder. He was only four months old when I went back to my job and although I was a bit apprehensive at first about...
View ArticlePostnatal Aqua Yoga
Aqua yoga is the perfect combination of the benefits that yoga and swimming can bring. Our Aqua Yoga classes are designed for you to maintain your health & fitness, both emotionally &...
View ArticleAqua yoga for pregnancy
Aqua Yoga classes are designed for you to maintain your health & fitness, both emotionally & physically during this amazing journey to motherhood. Aqua Yoga helps prepare expectant mums for...
View ArticleThe pelvic floor and why you should give it a lot of love!
The pelvic floor, like the cervix, is one of those bits of anatomy that no one wants to chat about until you’re pregnant and then all of a sudden everyone is chatting about it! As a pre and post natal...
View ArticleTips for staying healthy this Christmas
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding this Christmas, here are some tips to help you maintain healthy eating habits over the festive season. The post Tips for staying healthy this Christmas appeared...
View ArticleA time for giving & conceiving
September sees one of the highest birth rates meaning December is a popular time for conceiving. The post A time for giving & conceiving appeared first on First 1000 Days.
View ArticleBaby and Vitamin D
The Department of Health recommend that all babies, whether breastfed or formula fed, should receive a 5 microgram (5µg) supplement of vitamin D3 every day from birth until 12 months of age. Vitamin D...
View ArticleMaintaining a healthy weight this Christmas
Reaching a healthy body weight before you become pregnant is a great idea. So if you are trying to lose weight, or just want to maintain your waistline, here are some tips to help you to enjoy the...
View ArticleFour months old
Dafne is four months old and is breastfed exclusively. I had a few breastfeeding essentials before Dafne was born, here is a list of a few items that I found useful. The post Four months old appeared...
View ArticleBaby’s First Christmas Dinner
With Christmas Day just around the corner, it is important to not only start planning what you will be feeding the older members of your family but to also factor in the little ones. The post Baby’s...
View ArticleFestive Mocktail recipes
If you are avoiding alcohol this festive season it doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself at a party or that you have to ring in the New Year with a glass of water! Here are a few tasty mocktail recipe...
View ArticleChristmas with Cal!
I haven’t been so excited about Christmas since I was a child and I know the reason is Cal. My little baby is now 19 months old and although I know he doesn’t really understand what Christmas is yet,...
View ArticleOur first Christmas with baby Dafne
This Christmas is very different for us. It’s the first Christmas that we will have a baby in the house. Dafne is 5 months old this Christmas. A few days ago we brought her to see Santa at Fota House...
View ArticleHalloween tricks & pumpkin treats
Is it just me or has Autumn this year been completely dominated by Halloween and the Starbuck’s pumpkin spice latte? Everywhere I go I see Halloween paraphernalia and signs for this intriguing beverage...
View ArticleThe waiting game
At the time of writing this, our baby is one week overdue. The post The waiting game appeared first on First 1000 Days.
View ArticlePostnatal Aqua Yoga
Aqua yoga is the perfect combination of the benefits that yoga and swimming can bring. Our Aqua Yoga classes are designed for you to maintain your health & fitness, both emotionally &...
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