Getting the most out of your midwife is essential when you are carrying precious cargo! We don’t have long with our community midwives and that time is precious. You want to make sure that you’ve had your baby checked, and that you’re well too. Here are some tips to maximise that time. Take a list… Read more »
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It’s All About You
The Bump2baby blog is having a bit of a relaunch, we have loved having the Decaff Diaries tell us all about life as a new mummy, we thank our Decaff Diary mummy for all of the top tips and sharing the ups and downs of becoming a new parent, but now we’re adding something new… Read more »
Decaf Diaries Life as a New Mummy Episode 6
Our mummy blog continues, read the trials and tribulations of the past 4 weeks from weaning, baby on the move and sleepless nights plus the fun of staying away over night with friends! We hope you enjoy…. Friday 1st April “While we’re in the mood – cold jelly and custard…” The kitchen looks like a… Read more »
Decaf Diary Episode 5
Have you ever wondered what it is really, no REALLY like entering this new world of parenthood? Our mummy bloggers daughter is growing far to quickly! Episode 5 sees tears and decision making, returning to work, feeding, sleep training and planning a holiday! We hope you enjoy…. Friday 26th February “Express yourself…” After 28 weeks… Read more »
Decaf Diary Episode 4
Have you ever wondered what it is really, no REALLY like entering this new world of parenthood Episode 4 highlights the joys of sleep…rather no sleep and weaning. We hope you enjoy reading it….. Saturday 30th January “Crying…” I. Need. Sleep. Having done so well at the transition into her cot, it feels like we’ve… Read more »
Decaf Diary Episode 3
Have you ever wondered what it is really, no REALLY like entering this new world of parenthood? Episode 3 and lots of emotions – “Not my best moment as a mother today, but the 4 month sleep regression is taking it’s toll” to “Santa Claus is coming to town…” to “The transition between the highs… Read more »
Decaf Diary Episode 2
Have you ever wondered what it is really, no REALLY like entering this new world of parenthood? One of our new mummies has created the ‘Decaf Diary’ giving you a glimpse of early parenting and the day to day trials and tribulations….we hope that you enjoy this second episode…So let us begin on……… Firstly we… Read more »
Decaf Diaries – Life as a New Mummy
Have you ever wondered what it is really, no REALLY like entering this new world of parenthood? One of our new mummies has created the ‘Decaf Diaries’ giving you a glimpse of early parenting and the day to day trials and tribulations….we hope that you enjoy this first episode…So let us begin on……… Wednesday 21st… Read more »
Ben Wakeling “5 things I’ve learned from leading a dads-only antenatal class”
“5 things I’ve learned from leading a dads-only antenatal class,” by Ben Wakeling. Ben has been facilitating Men Only antenatal sessions with Bump2baby Reality for 16 months. A body language expert would love to be an observer during the first five minutes of my antenatal classes for dads. We sit around a table and make… Read more »
The challenges of life as a new parent
It was the last session of our latest antenatal course last week and the four couples on the course were chatting about how their lives were about to change with the birth of their babies. We always have time during the course to discuss how relationships can change with a new addition as the time… Read more »

