How do you retain a little bit of control when birthing a human being? We know you warrior women love being in the driving seat as much as we do, so we’ve teamed up with The Naked Doula to help you have an empowered birth. Emma Armstrong, or the Naked...

Our Founder’s Story: Bliss UK Every day, over 300 babies born in the UK are admitted into neonatal care. Bliss helps these families when they need it most. Here’s just one of these stories from Nessa’s Founder. For every mother, pregnancy is an exciting time, but there’s always an underlying...

Acne is always a bitch, but when you’re having a baby, the last thing you want to worry about is breakouts. We take a look at the science behind pregnancy acne, and tips for keeping your skin in baby-bottom condition. If you’re experiencing pregnancy acne right now, you’re not alone....

Recent science suggests that mothers’ gut health during pregnancy is central to the health of newborn babies. Let’s unpack why. Forewarning: be prepared for lots of sexy bacteria chat. Thanks to certain yoghurt brands boasting about ‘happy guts’ and ‘good gut bacteria’, we have an idea about taking care of...

When you have a birth plan but life throws you a curveball in the form of a global pandemic, what do you do? ...Eat ice cream, breathe deeply and pretend the whole thing was fake news? Well, yes, that too. But, there are some precautions that mums-to-be should be aware...

We all know the importance of good gut health, but what about vagina health? It’s a little-known fact that food for your vagina is a great way to keep your lady parts healthy and happy. Maintaining a balanced pH in your nether region may not be top of your priority...

In pregnancy, some things are a given; swollen ankles, the nausea and not forgetting our good friend insomnia at 4am in the morning (what’s with that?). But one area that is rarely talked about is our nether regions - specifically vagina changes in pregnancy.  Much like the rest of our...

As your burgeoning bump grows during pregnancy, you might notice other changes in your body too. Due to all the hormones floating around, your pregnancy skincare routine may differ from your normal one. In this feature, we look at some of the common pregnancy skincare ailments and helpful fixes to...

Life can take you in many directions, some expected, others not. Baby making is one of those unpredictable areas in life that can take you by surprise. While one in seven couples will face fertility challenges, another issue is finding the right partner in the first place.  Although in-vitro fertilisation...

It’s 4am and for some unknown reason you’re wide awake. Never mind the fact that you have an important meeting, or need to get through the working day pretending that pregnancy hasn’t rendered you unemployable - YOU NEED YOUR SLEEP! 😴 🧟‍♀️ Sadly, we’ve all been there. Succumbing to insomnia...