Natal Active Blog

8 milestones all new parents look forward to

Being a new parent means every day brings you new and special memories. As parents we wait patiently for a whole variety of milestones and your exp...

Diastasis Recti Rehabilitation - a mum's experience

Mum Claire Black shares her story of diastasis recti rehabilitation and how she is ready to restart the journey after her second baby.

Six Ways to Calm Pregnancy Anxiety

Many mums find pregnancy a stressful time. Here, therapist Sophie Harris shares six way you can calm pregnancy anxiety.

Six foods to avoid when you are pregnant

Pregnant mums are generally bombarded with do's and don'ts, not least around what they can and can't eat or drink in pregnancy. But do you know the...

Nine ways to support every new mum

But what role can you play in supporting a new mum? Here are nine ways great tips.

Celebrating Inspirational Mamas

Its International Women's Day and we want to celebrate the mums you have nominated as your inspirational mamas. Read their inspiring stories...

Maternity discrimination at work - Pregnant then Screwed

The pandemic caused a spike in maternity discrimination at work against pregnant women and mothers. How can we tackle the root causes?

Can exercise in pregnancy prevent postnatal depression?

Those of us who try to fit in some regular exercise know the positive impact it can have on our general mental well being and continuing a regular ...

Checking baby movements in pregnancy with ultrasound

Your Baby movements in pregnancy - Kicks Count

Feeling baby movements in pregnancy for the first time is undoubtedly one of the most exciting sensations. Whether it’s like ‘popping corn’, a slig...