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Back and pelvic discomfort are really common during pregnancy – whilst this is often a side-effect of amazing changes in your body to nurture your baby’s growth, if you are a sufferer you may know how debilitating this can be. This week’s blog provides tips to help you find relief and get on with the more important things in life!

Becoming a mother is a beautiful journey, but the first months can be often challenging. Your life undergoes a profound shift almost overnight. You find yourself navigating a sea of emotions, coping with sleepless nights, and tending to a little one who relies on you completely. This transformation, though demanding, can also be an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.

Many parents, when having a new child, already have life insurance, whether that be from taking out a policy after having a previous child or through their mortgage. However, a lot of parents don’t realise that their existing policy may not consider their change in circumstances or are not fully aware of the different types of cover policies that are available.

The 4 month sleep regression is something that buzzes around all the coffee meet ups and baby groups. But what exactly causes it, and how can it be managed? From your baby’s sleep environment to the importance of routine, Becky Badgers from Little Dreams Consulting offers some top tips so both you and baby can sleep better!

Reflux in babies can be a really stressful issue to navigate, especially when it’s keeping them up at night. Read this week’s blog post by Kiindred’s Bella Brennan, which outlines 6 easy ways you can help your reflux-impacted child rest all the more calmly.

It’s Black Maternal Mental Health Week and Sandra Igwe, founder of The Motherhood Group discusses her maternal journey and the equity & inequalities black mums face with their mental health. Read her fantastic blog to spot the signs of postpartum depression and invaluable advice on accessing perinatal mental health support.

Starting your weaning journey with your baby can often be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Good Play Guide have got just the advice to make your journey exciting for both you and your little ones. From baby-led weaning to parent-led weaning, find out more about the approach that works best for your family!

When we make plans, be that for a holiday, a wedding or a night out – what is the first thing that we do? We explore the options available to us. Doing this for birth is just as important. Claire Smith from the Birthing Parents Club explains what a birth plan is and how to write one yourself.

Super straightforward, completely free and with the potential to have a really powerful effect on your subconscious, Clare Smith from the Birthing Parents Club talks through the merits of affirmations and how you can use them throughout your pregnancy and birth.

Before having children not many people think about the contents of their handbag. Daisy First Aid’s Kirsty talks you through the everyday hazards that might be lurking in your bag and the dangers they poise to young children and babies.