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Travelling While Pregnant: Safety Tips & Hacks asktheexpert askthemidwife motherhood pregnancy safety summer tips travel Jun 18, 2025

Whether you're planning a relaxing babymoon, a family visit, or one last holiday before your little one arrives, travelling during pregnancy can be a beautiful and refreshing experience.

With a bit of preparation and the right know-how, it’s absolutely possible to explore the world while keeping bo...

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Understanding Perinatal Mental Health askthemidwife perinatalmentalhealth self-care support well-being Jun 20, 2024

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...

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Breastfeeding for new mums askthemidwife breastfeeding new mums support tips May 09, 2024

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 a...

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5 reasons (if you ever needed just the ONE) to book yourself a Prenatal Massage alternative therapies askthemidwife pregnancy prenatal massage Feb 13, 2023

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...

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All you need to know about Perineal Massage askthemidwife labourandbirth perinealmassage postpartum pregnancy Feb 06, 2023

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 bu...

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EYE on baby - Keeping babies & kids SAFE in the home environment askthemidwife baby proofing choking fire safety first aid safe sleeping Aug 13, 2022

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 ...

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Tips for Colic - brought to you by Colief Infant Drops askthemidwife colic pro-tip series sponsored temporary lactose intolerance May 07, 2021

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....

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Pro-tip Series: Comfort Measures and Coping Mechanisms for Labour askthemidwife labourandbirth pro-tip series Nov 15, 2020

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 ...

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Pro-tip Series: Why do I need Folic Acid in Pregnancy? askthemidwife nutrition pregnancy pro-tip series Nov 03, 2020

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 A...

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Pro-tip Series: Exercising during Pregnancy askthemidwife covidtimes exercise pregnancy pro-tip series Oct 07, 2020

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

 

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