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Having a baby is a big life event and it’s completely natural to feel a bit anxious when you’re pregnant. However, if feeling anxious is starting to impact your life, you might be experiencing a mental health problem and you may need help.
If pregnancy is making you tired, or you’re suffering from morning sickness, keeping active is probably the last thing on your mind. But regular exercise will make you fitter as well as improve muscle tone, strength and endurance.
Here at Secret Saviours we believe International Women’s Day is all about choice for women.
To help you prepare for motherhood we’ve got some great bonding tips that will connect you to this new little person right now.
We know being pregnant at Christmas can be challenging. Alcohol is a no-no, some of your favourite foods are off the menu and tiredness makes those Christmas parties a struggle.
A staggering 8 out of 10 women will get stretch marks during pregnancy. They’re an everyday problem, affecting all skin types, developing on thighs, breasts and most commonly on the tummy.
It’s National Sugar Awareness Week and the dangers of excessive sugar consumption are being shouted about from the rooftops. We all know too much sugar is not good for us at any time of our lives, but during pregnancy, it’s especially important to avoid excess sugar in your diet.
Most people suffer from worry or stress at some point during their pregnancy. Life changing events such as job loss, bereavement or separation, as well as coping with everyday life, can leave you feeling anxious.
It’s official! According to a study in Sweden eating chocolate in pregnancy makes babies smile and laugh more! The same study found that chocolate-munching-mamas didn’t pass on stress to their babies in the womb as much as their non-chocolate-eating counterparts.