Postpartum Hair Loss : why it happens and what you can do to help
Over 90% of women experience more hair loss than is usual for them in the months following birth. What’s going on? We asked Postpartum Nutrition Consultant Julia Quinn to explain.
Can collagen supplements help with stretch marks in pregnancy?
Stretch marks in pregnancy are really common – happening for around 8 in 10 women. Could taking a collagen supplement help? We asked women’s nutritionist Jessica Ferrari-Wells, and here’s what she had to say.
Collagen supplements: what you need to know
Your questions about collagen supplements answered. Do I need to take a collagen supplement? Which one is right for me? How long will a collagen supplement take to work?
Our 10 best Christmas gifts for new Mums 2023
Christmas is a lovely opportunity to spoil a new or expectant Mum, who probably doesn’t have much time for TLC in the day-to-day. Here’s our round-up of the gifts we’d love to find under the tree this Christmas.
“Postnatal Depletion”. Say, what?
“Postnatal Depletion” is a term we don’t hear very often, but it’s a brilliant one. It explains why, without proper rest and recovery after pregnancy and childbirth, Mums can feel off-kilter for as long as 10 years! Read on.
Self-care doesn’t need to be fancy
I think we have a tendency to overdo the whole idea of self care. Maybe it’s the Insta-perfect, filtered view we give of self care moments on social media. Sometimes it feels like a spa weekend away from the kids or a new cashmere lounge set is the only self care that ‘counts’. I don’t […]
Let’s talk … galactagogues!
If you’re a breastfeeding Mum, and you suspect that your milk supply has increased since you incorporated oats into your diet, you may well be right! For thousands of years, breastfeeding mums have been eating particular foods that are believed to increase the quantity and quality of their milk. Scientific research is still a bit […]