Pregnancy to Parenthood UK - Derby

17/07/2025

We are really looking forward to being part of this lovely, community event! If you are expecting a baby, get booked on to this NOW! x

🌸 An Evening for Expecting Mums 🌸
Tuesday 5th August | 5–7pm
Little Moos Play Barn

Mamas-to-be, this one’s just for you! 💗

Join us for a special evening designed to help you connect, chat, and relax in the cosy setting of Little Moos Play Barn — with the added bonus of meeting some wonderful local businesses who are here to support you on your pregnancy journey.

✨ What to expect:
🛍️ A FREE mini goodie bag with your ticket (including lovely treats from !)
☕ The café will be open and serving drinks
💬 A chance to meet other expecting mums in a relaxed space
🤰 Informal advice and chats with local pregnancy & baby experts

🌟 Some of the amazing businesses joining us:

•Pregnancy to Parenthood – Get informal advice on feeding choices, pain relief options, navigating hospital guidelines, and take home a free birth preferences template.

•The Birth Shed – Donna will offer a Hypnobirthing taster, run a competition for her online course, and guide you through a calming relaxation session to help you bond with your baby.

•Moo Music – Come and find out what our fun, interactive baby classes are all about!

•Bright Beginnings Baby Massage – Chat to Emma about her nurturing baby massage classes and how they can benefit you and your baby.
…and lots more to discover!

🎟️ Spaces are limited so grab your ticket soon and treat yourself to a calm, community-filled evening you deserve. 💕

Book here - https://bookwhen.com/littlemoosplaybarn?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5TZ6voW4ALxBXjDE4dJY_nb4DZBGBkSKeRrXiKvjlEFfj1KvpPMBpvBdqcJA_aem_TkXZ4RlTDZtvgZijzLsJ7w&start=2025-08-05T00%3A00%3A00.000%2B01%3A00 =ev-s0yz-20250805170000

14/07/2025

📆Our July Class now only has ONE space left, and September is filling up fast!
🙏🏻PLEASE get in touch early to avoid disappointment!
🕣10 hours of Antenatal Education from an experienced and practising NHS Midwife
💆🏼‍♀️ FREE additional Hypnobirthing course
📲 Support and additional education through your course Whatssapp group, for the duration of your course and up to 6 weeks after the last course baby has arrived!
📖 Full course booklet to support your classes!
💡 Up to date, evidence based advice
🤰🏼Personalised education that meets your needs!
💰Flexible payment options available!
💻Book online NOW at www.pregnancytoparenthood.uk

07/07/2025

👶 Expecting a baby? Congratulations! 🎉 Why not join our 5-week Antenatal Course? 💕

✨ Led by a practicing, experienced midwife, you’ll receive expert, up-to-date advice in a calm and friendly environment. It’s the perfect place to ask questions, feel heard, and feel supported 🤱🩺

🤝 Plus, connect with other parents-to-be and build your village! Our WhatsApp support group continues even after the course ends — staying active until the youngest baby is at least 6 weeks old 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📱

🧘‍♀️ You’ll also receive a FREE virtual hypnobirthing course, and we offer flexible payment options to make it easier for you 💻💳

So… what are you waiting for?! Come feel confident, informed, and supported on your journey to parenthood 💗👣

04/07/2025

Z is for Zygote 🧫🧬

In human pregnancy, a zygote is the single cell formed immediately after fertilization, when a s***m cell 🧑‍🔬💦 successfully unites with an egg cell 🧑‍🔬🥚. This zygote contains the complete set of chromosomes (46, 23 from each parent) 🧬, carrying all the genetic information needed to develop into a baby 👶.

The zygote then travels down the fallopian tube 🧭 while undergoing cell division ➗, eventually forming a blastocyst and implanting into the uterus 🏡🧻.

The process begins when a s***m penetrates the outer layer of an egg, merging their genetic material 💞. The resulting cell, containing the combined genetic information, is the zygote. It immediately starts dividing—first into two cells, then four, and so on 🔄—as it moves toward the uterus.

This rapid cell division leads to the formation of a blastocyst 🟠, a hollow ball of cells with:

🔹an inner cell mass (which will become the embryo) 👼

🔹an outer layer (which will become the placenta and support structures) 🌿🩸

The blastocyst travels to the uterus and attaches to the uterine lining (endometrium) 🧷🩺, marking the beginning of pregnancy 🌟🤰.

03/07/2025

Y is for Yolk Sac 🥚👶

A yolk sac is a structure that develops in early pregnancy 🤰, providing essential nutrients 🍽️ and supporting the developing embryo before the placenta takes over 🌱. It's usually visible on ultrasound around 5–6 weeks of gestation 📅🔍. The yolk sac also plays a role in blood cell formation 🩸 and other early developmental processes 🧬.

The yolk sac is the primary source of nourishment for the developing embryo before the placenta is fully functional 💛. It's the initial site where blood cells are produced 🧫 and it also contributes to the development of the umbilical cord and other important structures 🌐🧵.

A normal yolk sac is typically less than 6mm in diameter and near spherical in shape ⚪📏. The yolk sac gradually diminishes as the pregnancy progresses 📉 and is often not visible after 14–20 weeks ⏳👋.

02/07/2025

Looking for somewhere to meet other Mommas and spend time with your baby? Then look no further!!!!

New to Belper? Looking to meet other parents or just get out of the house for a bit? We’re a friendly bunch and we’d love to meet you.
We run every Thursday, 10–12, at the Royal British Legion.
No need to book — just drop in!

02/07/2025

X is for S*X (we had to think outside the box for this one!) ❤️🤰

S*x – in most cases it's how they got there in the first place 😉 (apart from our miracle IVF babies! 👶✨) – but we still feel so awkward about discussing s*x and pregnancy 😅.

S*x is a perfectly normal, healthy and enjoyable act 💕 that is safe to do during pregnancy, unless you have been advised otherwise 🩺. S*x will not harm the baby, as it is protected by the amniotic fluid and the uterine muscles 🫧🛡️. As long as you feel comfortable to do so, and you enjoy it, s*x can help us to relax 🧘‍♀️ and increase our Oxytocin 🧠💞 which can relieve stress and improve your mood 😊🌈.

However, if you have had any vaginal bleeding 🩸, your waters have broken 💧, you are at a high risk of preterm labour 🚫🕒, or you feel anxious or uncomfortable during s*x 😟, then we would not recommend it ❌.

01/07/2025

W is for Water Birth 💧👶

Waterbirth involves using a birthing pool during labour and delivery of your baby. The warm water can help with pain management, relaxation, and mobility, allowing women to move around more easily and potentially find more comfortable positions. 🛁✨

Most NHS hospitals will have at least one pool available to use during your labour and birth, but it is important to check with your Midwife or Local Maternity Unit 🏥👩‍⚕️. If you are planning to deliver your baby at home, you can hire an inflatable birth pool 🏡🛟. These come in different shapes and sizes, so you will be able to choose one that most suitably fits your birthing space. Some women choose to labour and deliver their babies in water, and others choose to use it for labour but come out of the pool for delivery. This is entirely your choice and preferences change from Mum to Mum 🤱💖.

Some of the benefits of choosing to labour and/or birth in water are:

👣Pain Management – The warm water can help relax muscles and reduce pain, potentially decreasing the need for pain relief medication 💆‍♀️💊.

👣Relaxation – The buoyancy of the water can help women feel more relaxed and in control 🧘‍♀️🌸.

👣Mobility – The water supports the woman's weight, allowing for greater freedom of movement and helping with positioning 🤰🏽💦.

👣Calm Birth – Some women report that waterbirth results in a calmer, more relaxed baby 🍼😌👶

30/06/2025

V is for Vitamin D 🌞💊

It is recommended that all pregnant women 🤰 and breastfeeding mothers 🤱 take a supplement 💊 of 10 micrograms of Vitamin D 🌞 every day.

Vitamin D regulates the amount of calcium 🦴 and phosphate ⚛️ in the body, which are needed to keep bones 🦴, teeth 😁, and muscles 💪 healthy. Our bodies make Vitamin D when our skin is exposed to summer sunlight ☀️🧴.

Vitamin D is also in some foods 🍽️, including:

Oily fish 🐟 (such as salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines) – during pregnancy 🤰, you should eat no more than 2 portions/week 🧮

Egg yolks 🥚

Red meat 🥩

Fortified foods 🥣 – such as some fat spreads 🧈 and breakfast cereals 🍚

Liver 🍖 – ❗ but avoid eating liver during pregnancy 🚫🤰

Because Vitamin D is only found in a small number of foods 🧾, whether naturally occurring 🌱 or added ➕, it is difficult to get enough from foods alone.

29/06/2025

U is for Umbilical Cord Clamping ✂️👶

Umbilical cord clamping refers to the clamping and cutting ✂️ of the umbilical cord 🪢 after a baby is born 👶, separating the baby from the placenta 🧫.

Delayed cord clamping ⏱️ or optimal cord clamping ✅ is a process whereby practitioners and parents wait until the cord has stopped pulsating ❤️ and turned white ⚪, before clamping and cutting.

This has been shown to have many benefits to baby 🌟, including:

A full volume of blood 🩸 in your baby at birth, which gives increased iron levels 💪 up until they are 6 months old 📆, helping with growth 📈 and emotional development 😊.

An increased amount of stem cells 🧬, which helps with your baby’s growth 🌱 and supports their immune system 🛡️.

There is strong research evidence 📚 showing that delayed cord clamping can prevent deaths ⚠️ of premature babies 👶🕒 as well as improving their overall health prospects 🏥💖.

There is good research evidence showing that delayed cord clamping can prevent deaths of premature babies as well as improving their overall health prospects.

29/06/2025

💡What a fab way to mix up the toys for your babies and little ones, without big costs! Hire and return and swap when they are bored and ready for something new!

28/06/2025

T is for Tongue Tie 👅👶

Tongue-tie is where the piece of skin connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth 👄 is shorter or tighter than usual. It's most common in babies 👶. It may not cause any problems, but if it does, then treatment is available 💉.

Tongue-tie may not cause any problems, but it can make it difficult to move the tongue 🚫👅. For example, you may not be able to move your tongue side-to-side ↔️, lift it up ⬆️, or stick it out 😛. In babies, tongue-tie can make it difficult to breastfeed 🤱 or bottle-feed 🍼.

Treatment is not usually needed ❌ if tongue-tie is not causing any problems. If it's causing issues, such as difficulty feeding 🍽️ in babies, treatment may include:

Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding advice 📋🍼 from a trained health professional 👩‍⚕️

A small surgery ✂️ to cut the piece of skin connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth

If you have any concerns about your baby’s feeding 😟👶 or suspect your baby may have tongue-tie, seek support 🆘 from your maternity team 🏥 or a local IBCLC 🧑‍⚕️💬 (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).