Pregnancy blog for expectant parents

One of the most important ways to build your birth team is understanding who can be there with you and how their roles differ and overlap.

Birth is real. It’s powerful. And it’s often messy, loud, and full of surprises.

At bitbaby, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of midwife support and evidence-based education.

Every pregnant woman, regardless of postcode, deserves timely, compassionate, and effective care.

Your birth environment plays a crucial role in how you experience labour. A calm, comfortable space can help reduce stress and encourage relaxation, allowing labour to progress more smoothly.

Advocacy during birth ensures you’re heard, respected, and in control of your experience, even when plans change.

One of the most effective tools for a positive birth experience is the use of affirmations – simple, powerful statements that can shift your mindset and reduce anxiety.

Bringing a baby into the world is a life-changing experience, and you deserve to feel calm, confident, and empowered during labour.

A Journey to Wellness for Mum and Baby with Yoga. Read more by Louise Lynch from The Relaxed Mama Club

We all know that there’s a whole host of things we need to give up when we’re pregnant, one being alcohol. Heather Garlick of SipSin has found that being surrounded by fantastic alcohol free options has meant that you don’t miss booze at all. Read this guest blog from Heather to find out more…

The TiE UK North Regional Finals drew to a close last week with the founders of several startups finding out if they won the prize of a visit to Singapore and further investment into their company. Find out more…

When you give birth it’s completely normal to think, let’s get the little baby washed and cleaned for the first time. However, you’ll want to think twice about it before you bathe your baby straight away and here’s why…

Whilst traditional medical treatments are widely used during pregnancy, many also turn to complementary and alternative therapies to support their overall health and wellbeing.

In this article, we’ll talk about what the third stage of labour is, what happens during this time, how long it will last and how it will be managed by your midwife and birthing team.

Jaundice in babies will normally make their skin turn yellow as well as the whites of their eyes. Hopefully, you’ll find everything you need to know about jaundice in this blog, and if your baby has it, how it will be treated.

It’s nearly time to give birth and the apprehension may be growing about pain relief during labour. What are the options? What’s safe? And what do other mothers do? Find out in this article.

Now that you’re pregnant, you may be wondering if it’s still possible to crank up the coffee grinder or flick that switch on the kettle. In this blog, we’ll answer whether you can still drink tea or coffee during pregnancy.

Do you have these weird pregnancy cravings? In this article, I hope to break down some of the embarrassment and the taboo and help women understand that it’s perfectly normal to have even the most extreme cravings.

Labour is a unique experience for every woman but it typically proceeds through three stages: early labour, active labour, and transition.

Does water break for every woman? What are the chances of it happening to you while you’re out shopping?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re pregnant, feeling exhausted, nauseous and want to eat your weight in pate and soft cheese it’s not always the easiest. You can still enjoy the merriment of the festive season, find out how…

Hypnobirthing is a technique designed to help improve your breathing, reduce anxiety and manage pain during labour.

The benefits of pregnancy yoga include promoting your baby’s health, helping you prepare for labour, and reducing stress and anxiety. It’s an all-around feel-good technique.

If you’ve booked holidays or plan to visit family, many ask the same question, “can you travel during pregnancy?” In this article we’ll answer if you can travel during pregnancy and explore some fun ideas about where to go on your babymoon.

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a common symptom in pregnancy. Affecting up to 1 in 5 women in pregnancy, it’s essential to know how to treat pelvic pain. Here’s everything you need to know.

In this article we look at why it’s strongly advised to stop drinking alcohol when you become pregnant and even discuss why you should consider stopping in the run-up to conception.

If you’re a regular smoker or even a social smoker it can be hard to stop smoking, but there’s no greater motivation than having a baby. In this post, we discuss the harm it can do, and offer some advice to stop.

Exercising is a great way to stay in shape during pregnancy but what ones are safe for you and your baby?

Are you feeling a tightening backache or an urge to go to the toilet? Then you could be in labour. Find out the early signs of labour in our blog.

Heartburn, itching, bleeding gums, haemorrhoids – do you have these symptoms and others as a pregnant woman? Get advice on how to deal with them today.

As pregnancy gets underway, a storm of hormones floods the body. From progesterone to oestrogen, we explore how these powerful pregnancy hormones affect your body and mind.

Eating a healthy, well balanced diet during pregnancy helps to provide you and your baby with some of the nutrients that you both need to stay well during your pregnancy. In this blog we take a look at the foods and drinks to avoid during pregnancy.

From nausea to fatigue, pelvic pain to mood swings, these pregnancy conditions can dampen your enthusiasm about the whole experience. We’re sharing the best advice available for easing pregnancy conditions. Here’s everything you need to know.

From the moment conception occurs, your body begins to undergo changes. Pregnancy is a time of immense physiological shifts as your body adapts to support your growing baby. These alterations present as the various signs of pregnancy.

Approximately 10-20K women are affected by excessive nausea and vomiting during their pregnancy each year in the UK. How do you know if it’s something you need to speak with your midwife about? Here’s everything you need to know…

Read the real life story of Lauren, about her experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

Good nutrition during pregnancy is important for the healthy development of your baby. One of the ways to do that is taking multivitamins during pregnancy.

One recommendation you’ve more than likely heard if you’re planning to get pregnant, is to start taking a folic acid supplement. But why? Here is everything you need to know about folic acid.

If you have planned to birth your baby in a maternity unit, or have a planned caesarean section, it’s very likely a baby resuscitaire will be present in your birthing room or theatre. Find out more about what it is and what it is used for.

Are you considering using a TENS machine during labour? Here’s everything you need to know before making your decision…