Understanding Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Tips for Emotional Well-being During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Perinatal mental health refers to the parents' (mums AND dads!)  such as hormonal changes and life stressors can contribute to these issues. 

Early recognition and support are crucial for promoting the well-being of both the parent and the baby, that is why we propose you few tips for maintaining good perinatal mental health: 

1. Prioritize self-care

 Self-care involves intentionally setting aside time to tend to your physical, emotional, and mental needs. This might include activities like taking a warm...

Navigating Breastfeeding Challenges: Tips for New Mums

Welcoming a new baby into the world is a joyful occasion, but for many new mums, breastfeeding can present unexpected challenges. From latching issues to concerns about milk supply, navigating the world of breastfeeding can be daunting!

Here are some common challenges new mums may encounter, along with tips to overcome them:

 1. Latching difficulties

Breastfeeding often begins with the challenge of getting your baby to latch correctly. Improper latch can lead to discomfort for mums.

To overcome this, ensure your baby is positioned well, in level to your breast, with head extended,...

Being pregnant is such an exciting time, but let's face it - it can also be pretty TOUGH on your body!

From back pain to swollen feet, pregnancy can take its toll in more ways than one. But what if we told you that there's a way to relieve most of your aches and pains, a solution that's been around for centuries and has been helping pregnant women get all the right 'ooohs and aaaahs' for just as long?

Here's the lowdown on why every pregnant mama should consider getting a prenatal massage and why it's totally worth the investment (and your precious time!).

1. Say Goodbye to Aches and Pains

   Pregnancy can be a real pain in the...

Is THIS the secret weapon for a smoother childbirth?

If you haven't heard of perineal massage before, don't worry, you're not alone. But according to our midwife team and women's health physiotherapist, this little-known technique can make a BIG DIFFERENCE when it comes to delivering your little bundle of joy.

What is the perineum and why is it important to massage it?

The perineum is the area of skin and muscle between the vaginal opening and the anus. During childbirth, this area can be at risk of tearing or needing an episiotomy (a surgical cut made during delivery to widen the vaginal opening).

Now, onto perineal...

Your adult-friendly home has many POTENTIAL HAZARDS for a baby or child.

Children don’t understand danger, and as they grow and become more mobile (and curious!) you need to be on the lookout to make sure they don't get hurt. A team of experts joined forces at the Mothercare store in Birkirkara to discuss the ways in which we can keep babies and kids SAFE in your home environment. Watch this video to understand how to baby-proof your home and prevent common accidents.

Colic is very common in babies - but that doesn't make it easier for parents who often feel helpless during their baby's inconsolable crying episodes.

'Tips for Colic', produced by the MyMama team in collaboration with Colief Infant Drops, provides useful information to parents-to-be and new parents. Midwife Catriona Grech explains the symptoms and possible causes of colic, and gives some expert tips on how to soothe your colicky baby.

Colief Infant Drops is distributed by Cherubino Ltd and available at pharmacies and The First Years Malta.

If you suspect your baby is suffering from colic and need personalised advice, our midwives and...

Labour and birth are nothing short of life-changing events in a couple’s life. How labour is perceived prior to the event, often affects how the event is experienced. Labour is a powerful, yet healthy force and is most commonly a normal physiological event. A woman’s ability to cope with labour can be influenced by a great number of factors as will be discussed by MyMama midwife Ms Catriona Grech in this article.

Ms Catriona Grech - Comfort Measures and Coping Mechanisms for Labour

I believe that maternal satisfaction with the birth experience is dependent on not just creating a painless labour, but...

Research extensively shows that couples preparing to conceive, most notably women, are eager to make lifestyle changes in order to be in optimal health before planning for a baby. While some start exercising, others switch to a more healthy and well-balanced diet. In this blog post, MyMama midwife Annabelle Cachia talks about the importance of folic acid in pregnancy.

Why do I need Folic Acid in Pregnancy?

Whilst there are many things couples need to take into consideration before planning to conceive, folic acid supplementation should be given prime importance as it is pivotal in ensuring a healthy baby. Folic acid...

Baby let's move! Or shall we? It is natural for women to question the safety of exercise during pregnancy. In this post from our Pro-tip Series, MyMama midwife Ms Catriona Grech discusses the ins and outs of staying active while growing a baby.

Ms Catriona Grech - Exercising during Pregnancy

For a long time, pregnant women have been considered too delicate for even the mildest of strenuous efforts. They have been excluded not only from contact sports, but even from many party activities - including dancing or blowing balloons! Luckily, the idea of pregnancy being considered as a weakness is finally being...