What is the golden hour after birth? Learn why skin-to-skin contact matters, when the golden hour postpartum happens, and how to include it in your birth plan with a simple checklist.
There are no silly questions, re waters breaking – let’s start with smell (& a peek at my WhatsApps)
Wondering what your waters breaking smells like – and whether it feels like peeing? From color and smell to slow leaks, contractions and mattress protectors, we answer the most common questions (usually hammered into Google, in a hurry).
Almost everything else can wait – C-section recovery kit must-haves, from rest and physical therapies to vit C, collagen & more
Whether you planned your C-section or it came as a surprise, know this: you are strong, your body is healing, and you deserve every ounce of support. Equip yourself with the best C-section recovery kit, fuel your body and take recovery one step at a time.
Going to be induced? I’ve got you – here’s my experience and toolkit (what I’d do differently & just the same)
Read my full induction journey, alongside stories from other mums who’ve been there, plus a detailed toolkit to help you prepare and feel empowered every step of the way.
Giving birth in a heatwave? Real talk, mama wisdom & your ultimate survival guide
Whether you’re days away from meeting your baby or deep into the third-trimester summer slog, this guide has your back with real stories, hard-won tips, and support from mamas who’ve been there (and sweated through it).
‘I couldn’t look at him’: why Louise Thompson’s birth story hits hard, in 2025
When Louise Thompson appeared on BBC Woman’s Hour this week, she didn’t just share a story – she cracked open a conversation that society is really struggling to have.
What is a C-section shelf? Causes, self-love & gentle massage tips to know
We unpack what a C-section shelf actually is, how massage can help, and how to support your healing while embracing the (incredible) body that made you a mama, through it all.
Breastfeeding in the NICU (& preemie pumping) – keep this fact sheet
For NICU parents, a reliable breast pump isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. For me and my own preemie baby, having a better pump while we navigated the hospital setting would, I’m certain, have made so much crucial difference.
Birth Trauma Inquiry findings – what are the 12 recommendations for change?
This week, the results of the UK’s first ever public inquiry into birth trauma were published. Here’s our wrap up of what the report found, the recommendations for change that it has put forward, and some of the responses from those who’ve been impacted as well as professionals in the maternity sector.
My hospital birth bag checklist – what I prepped, packed (and actually used) for my second twin delivery
As your due date gets closer (we’re so excited for you, by the way!) you’ll probably find yourself in the stage of thinking through all the things you need to buy, borrow or organise for your upcoming birth, before the watching and waiting starts. Read on for TRB Founder Eloise’s sample hospital birth bag checklist – there’s even one for your birth partner, too.
Too embarrassed to ask these things about birth? Don’t be
Your pregnancy and birth questions, with Dr Samantha Pfeifer From unexpected bodily changes like bloating, gas, and vulva swelling, to the realities of pooping during birth, we're here to provide a safe space to answer the pregnancy and birth questions that are often side-stepped. And, we're not shying away from addressing the postpartum chapter either [...]
Pregnancy after infertility
Pregnancy after infertility can be a very emotionally challenging experience. The journey of infertility can feel like being on a rollercoaster, going up and down with feelings of hope, excitement and disappointment. The fear and anxiety of not knowing when or if you will conceive can become deeply ingrained in your psyche, and pregnancy after [...]
