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Tips on Saving for Maternity Leave, by a Financial Expert

  • Many new mothers will receive far less than their salary while on maternity leave
  • The average takeaway (£30) equates to 99 nappies, enough for eight days
  • Financial expert, Christie Cook, shares her saving tips for maternity leave

While it differs company to company, the majority of new mothers will not receive their full pay for their maternity...

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Baby Loss Awareness Week unites bereaved families across the UK

People affected by pregnancy and baby loss will be joining together in communities across the UK, in person and online, to take part in a range of activities to remember and talk about their babies this Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October), helping to break the silence around pregnancy and baby loss that sadly still exists for many.

Half of UK adults have said that they, or...

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Make September birth boom a bank account boon

With around 2,000 babies born on 26 September each year, more than any other day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents to claim their Child Benefit entitlement.

Claiming online means families could receive their first payment within just a week of their baby’s birth.

Child Benefit is worth up to £1,331 a year for the first child and £881 for each additional child...

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Free NHS flu jab for pregnant women available at Boots now

Free NHS flu vaccinations are now available at Boots in England and Wales for pregnant women. The health and beauty retailer’s Superintendent Pharmacist is encouraging those eligible to book an appointment as soon as they can.

According to the latest figures from UK Health Security Agency, the uptake of flu jabs in pregnant women is at its lowest level since 2011, with only 32% of...

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DREAMGENII PREGNANCY PILLOW THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR PRE-NATAL YOGA

If you’re pregnant, staying active and maintaining a gentle fitness routine can play an important role in the health and wellbeing of both you and your baby.

But did you know that as well as being the perfect partner to help you get comfortable when sleeping, your dreamgenii Pregnancy Pillow is also a great fitness pal too!

Pre-natal yoga is a popular exercise choice for...

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A Health Coaches Self Care Tips For Expectant Mums

Self care tips for expectant mums- how to look after yourself during pregnancy and beyond

Self care is essential for expectant mums to maintain physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing during pregnancy and beyond. Below are some self care tips to help navigate the baby bubble: 1. Prioritise Rest and Sleep Pregnancy can be exhausting, and your body needs extra rest to support both you and...

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Brushing for two: Top five tips for oral care during pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time. With so much to think about and consider, it can be easy to forget about your oral health. However, this is one of the most important times in your life to maintain a good oral care routine.

You're not imagining it – your mouth really does feel different during pregnancy! Surging hormones, especially increased progesterone, make your gums more...

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5 Tips for Dealing with your C-section Scar

According to 2023 statistics, 31% of births in the UK are by caesarean. I don’t want you to put up with any pain and feeling held back by your mummy pouch (collection of excess skin that develops above the surgical scar after caesarean delivery) for as long as some of my clients have done. As a c-section expert, here’s what helped create the shift in how many new mums feel about their scar. I...

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Expert reveals how vision changes in pregnancy and how to take care of your eyes

Morning sickness, a sudden aversion to certain foods with an increased craving for others, swollen feet, and mood swings are all well-known side effects of pregnancy. The lesser-known symptoms, however, are vision changes, even though studies have shown that they occur in 15% of pregnancies.

Nimmi Mistry, professional service optician at Vision Direct shares more on how pregnancy...

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Who are the forgotten mums involved in traumatic births?

Irwin Mitchell raising awareness to help support mothers who’ve experienced birth injury

Leading UK law firm, Irwin Mitchell, wants to raise awareness of the ‘forgotten mums’ who often suffer in silence after experiencing birth injuries affecting them both physically and psychologically.

The usual focus following a traumatic birth is on the babies’ condition and any immediate...

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