Positive Birth

21/11/2025

When did your baby come?

20/11/2025

🌱 “Babies come when they’re ready” — but let’s be real…
“Babies come when they are ready” sounds sweet and magical…
but the truth?
‘Ready’ looks different for every baby and every body.
Some babies show up at 37 weeks with zero warning.
Some hang out till 41+ weeks like it’s an all-inclusive spa.
Some give you every early labor sign in the book…
and some give you nothing until your water dramatically breaks on your Target run. 🤷‍♀️😂
Here’s what most people don’t know:
- Cervixes ripen at different paces.
- Hormones don’t follow the calendar.
- Baby’s position can speed things up—or slow things down.
- Stress, sleep, hydration, genetics… they all play a role.
And none of this means you’re doing anything wrong.
It just means:
Your timing is NORMAL.
Your baby’s timing is NORMAL.
Your experience is NORMAL.
So if you’re 38 weeks and feeling “nothing,” or 41 weeks and feeling everything—
breathe.
Your baby’s version of “ready” does NOT need to match anyone else’s, not even that friend who birthed three weeks early with all three kids.
Your story is yours.
✨ Save this for later, and remind yourself: there’s no behind or ahead in birth—just your baby’s own perfect timeline.

22/10/2025

Interesting…Incase you smoke and would like to continue breastfeeding, have a look at this post 👇

🚭 Stoptober 🚭

Did you know?
Smoking appears to reduce milk supply - many women who smoke believe they don’t have enough milk.

It’s best for you and your baby’s health if you don't smoke. But breastfeeding still protects your baby, even if you are still smoking.

Helpful tips if you do smoke:

✨Try to smoke after feeding rather than before.
✨Smoke outside and away from your baby.
✨Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is generally safer for your baby than smoking.

Learn more about smoking whilst breastfeeding in our factsheet:
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/smoking/

If you feel like you're ready, get support to quit smoking on the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Quitting smoking can be challenging, but every step counts for both you and your baby 💜

[ID: The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Information. Stoptober. Smoking and Breastfeeding. www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets. Image of a person snapping a cigarette in half.]

01/07/2025

All about yesterday 💗

25/06/2025

Hey Mamas and Mamas-to-be! 🤍

You're invited to a special morning of connection and conversation. Join uniCare Home Health, , and as we dive into all things birth readiness and baby feeding.

Come share, learn, and prepare for the beautiful journey ahead with us.

📞 800-864-2273
🌐 www.homehealthatunicare.com

24/06/2025

“Is my baby getting enough?”
Every parent asks this — sometimes five times a day.
Swipe away the doubt.
Join Baby Feeds, where we talk about hunger cues, milk supply, and what’s actually normal.
👶 Real answers. Real support.

22/06/2025

Join us for a warm, honest, and open morning designed just for expecting and new moms. We’re bringing together women to connect, share, and support each other through two deeply meaningful conversations:

💬 Are You Birth Ready?
Let’s talk about mindset, planning, and preparation for the birthing experience — from the practical to the emotional.

🍼 A Personal Breastfeeding Journey
One mom’s story — the real highs and lows — and a gentle guide to preparing for breastfeeding, both emotionally and practically.

It’ll be light, real, and filled with connection — no judgment, just support and shared stories.

🎁 Bonus: Walk away with some lovely goodies and giveaways to treat yourself and baby!

Register here: https://forms.gle/N4rM4mzZcvgBnnj29

14/05/2025

Expecting a little one or supporting someone who is? Join us at The Baby Expo to explore compassionate, evidence-based support for pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Come say hello, ask questions, and discover how I can support your journey to parenthood. We look forward to meeting you! 💕

01/04/2025

Yes, April is recognized as **Caesarean Awareness Month**. It aims to raise awareness about Caesarean sections (C-sections), promote discussions about birth options, and encourage informed decision-making. The month focuses on educating the public and healthcare professionals about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to C-sections, as well as supporting women who have experienced them.

Throughout April, various organizations and communities host events, share information, and provide resources to empower expectant parents, particularly those preparing for childbirth. It also highlights the emotional and physical recovery process after a C-section.

18/10/2024

A newborn’s stomach capacity is quite small, typically about the size of a marble at birth, holding around 5 to 7 milliliters. By the end of the first week, it can hold about 45 to 60 milliliters (about 1 to 2 ounces). This gradually increases to about 80 to 150 milliliters (3 to 5 ounces) by the end of the first month. As the baby grows, their stomach capacity will continue to expand.