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Breastfeeding in public – 10 tips for nursing mums

Breastfeeding in public for the first time can be a daunting and nerve-wracking experience. From worries about how well baby will latch, whether pe...

Breastfeeding essentials for new mums

Whether you are a first time breastfeeder or a mum that’s already been there and done that with previous children, this is your ultimate breastfeed...

Dealing with Fatigue as a New Mum

As the days get colder and shorter, being a new mum makes it particularly hard to get motivated to get outside and be active. Here are a few tips t...

Very early signs of pregnancy - 10 early pregnancy symptoms that you might not have expected

Whether you are waiting and hoping for a positive pregnancy test or really hoping it isn’t, it’s natural to over analyse possible symptoms to guess...

10 Tips for Expressing Breast Milk Successfully

Need to start expressing breast milk for your baby? Read our top ten tips for success before you start...

Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy – How Yoga Can Help

If you are experiencing Pelvic Girdle Pain yoga is a great way to help ease your symptoms. Lucy from Butterbean, looks at what causes PGP, what it ...

When to share your baby news?

When to share your baby news? We’ve put together a list of reasons why you might tell people before the 12-week mark and a few reasons why you mig...

Running in pregnancy and beyond

Can you keep running in pregnancy and will you ever get your running fitness back?

Running in Pregnancy - Nine Things To Avoid - Is it Safe?

Running in pregnancy is safe if your pregnancy is uncomplicated. Here we look at what you need to bear in mind before lacing up.

Prolapse after giving birth

A pelvic organ prolapse after giving birth is probably one of the last subjects still seen as a bit taboo. Yet with 1 in 12 women suffering some fo...