The Mama Spring

29/11/2025

What did you call your bump… or what do you call it now?

There’s always a story behind these tiny nicknames, even when we don’t realise it at the time.
If you had one, or have one now, I’d love to hear it. 🩷

28/11/2025

Pregnancy isn’t just a list of milestones - it’s a journey of trust. 🩷

From those early “is this normal?” weeks, to the first flutter, to counting down the days until you meet your baby… every stage brings new questions, feelings, and changes.

But through it all, your body already knows exactly what it’s doing.
You don’t need to micromanage it, you just need to trust it.

I've broken things down even further in my latest Journal Post - “What’s Actually Happening in Each Trimester” - a gentle, real-life guide to what’s going on week by week.

🩷 Check it out now... https://themamaspring.com/whats-actually-happening-in-each-trimester/

28/11/2025

Super proud of this amazing lady - she's not only one of my favourite training providers, she's also become a good friend!!
Coffee is on me next time we meet ☕🩷

Not often I’m lost for words but tonight I am!

Thank you everyone who voted, I won!

25/11/2025

Some births don’t unfold the way we imagined. Some take twists we never planned for. Some leave us thinking, “Nothing could have helped.”

🩷 But here’s the truth I want every woman to know...

Birth doesn’t “go wrong.” Sometimes it just goes off-plan.
And you still deserve to feel in control of your story - however it unfolds.

If this resonates, this week’s journal might be exactly what you need. It’s tender. It’s honest. And it’s one so many women will feel in their bones.

🩷 Find it in The Mama Spring Journal - https://themamaspring.com/myjournal/

24/11/2025

From the moment you see that positive test, your mind starts spinning with due dates, milestones, and a million what-ifs.

But here’s the truth: your body already knows exactly what it’s doing.
You don’t need to micromanage it... you just need to give it the calm, confidence, and space to do what it was built to do.

My latest Journal post walks you through what’s really happening in each trimester - when to breathe, book, and relax (without the overwhelm).

🩷 Read it here → https://themamaspring.com/whats-actually-happening-in-each-trimester/

22/11/2025

Scarves are one of my favourite baby-class tools because they look simple but developmentally they do so much!

That moment when the scarf floats down and your baby’s whole face lights up?
That’s far more than a cute reaction.

It’s…
- Object permanence developing (the classic “you disappear… and come back!” moment)
- Visual tracking strengthening as they follow the scarf through the air
- Fine motor skills building as they reach, grab and scrunch
- Sensory exploration through colour, texture and movement
- Connection growing as you share those “again?” moments
- Early literacy foundations sneaking in too as “peek-a-boo” is a segmented word, so babies start to hear sound patterns long before they ever read them. The teacher in me adores this.

Little moments. Big development. And they just think you’re being funny.

21/11/2025

Due date arrives.
My baby: Nah, I’m good.
Me: sat there like this…

Honestly, due date energy is a whole personality.
The pacing.
The overthinking.
The “is this a twinge or did I just stand up too fast?”
And the audacity of these babies to act like they’ve got plans.

Share this with your pregnant friend who is in the “could be today… could be two weeks” era

17/11/2025

15/11/2025

My First Christmas sold out unbelievably fast … so I’ve added another date 🎄

If you missed out the first time, you’ve now got a second chance to join us for the gentlest, cosiest Christmas session for you and your baby.

Think:
✨ Festive sensory play
✨ A little keepsake craft
✨ Beautiful themed photos from Ruth Holdsworth Photography
✨ And a calm space to soak up your baby’s very first Christmas magic

These always go fast (apparently *very* fast 😅) so if you’d love a space, now’s the moment - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/themamaspring

14/11/2025

🩷 Wherever you are in your pregnancy, you’re allowed to choose calm. 🩷

If you’re not sure where to start, my latest Journal post is for you.

https://themamaspring.com/guides-when-should-i-start-hypnobirthing/

12/11/2025

So many parents ask me when they should start hypnobirthing.
Most assume it’s something you do in the last few weeks... but what if it could shape your whole pregnancy, not just your birth?

At 10 weeks, I was googling everything and feeling completely overwhelmed.
By 38 weeks, I was calm, confident, and ready - because I’d had time to build that trust in my body.

Starting early isn’t about being organised; it’s about giving yourself space to breathe, learn, and grow in confidence.

🩷 Read my latest Journal guide “When Should I Start Hypnobirthing (And Why It’s Never Too Early)” for gentle guidance on where to begin.

https://themamaspring.com/guides-when-should-i-start-hypnobirthing/