During pregnancy, almost every part of your body changes in one way or another. Your fingers can swell, your nose can get wider, your tummy expands, and not to mention, hello cankles! One of the areas of your body that changes the most, though, is your breasts. On average, a woman’s breasts will increase around […]
Common Questions about Breastfeeding
Q/ When will my breastmilk come in? The first milk is colostrum, a rich source of immune protective factors, is stored in breast tissue from approximately 16 weeks. Towards the end of the third trimester (and sometimes earlier), some women may experience secretions of colostrum on their nipples. Others may only be aware when they actively hand […]
What is an Aromatherapist?
What is an aromatherapist? The word “aromatherapist” implies a person who uses aromas in therapy. Yes, that’s true, however as I’m often saying, “it’s more than just nice smells”. As with most occupations, it’s your qualifications and experience that give you the right to call yourself a professional; when we talk about professionalism, what are […]
Attachment and Bonding
For humans the bonding process can be described as the affectionate connection that develops between infant and caregiver over time. The quality of the bond between infant and caregiver affects all later development of the infant, and it influences how well children will react to new experiences, situations, and stresses. Bonding has been understood to […]
Aromatherapy for Pregnancy, Birth & Babies!
By Sonya Edmonds, MAMA’s resident clinical aromatherapist + massage therapist Pregnancy brings many changes, physically, psychologically and socially. There is often some concern about the use of aromatherapy during pregnancy. However, under qualified, expert care aromatherapy can enhance wellbeing through each stage of pregnancy in the following ways:- May help to alleviate common discomforts such […]
The First MAMA Baby Starts School!
The first baby to be born under our care when we opened our doors as MAMA is now starting school! Asher was the first baby born under our care after we opened our doors as MAMA. Mum Margo has shared these precious photos & words with us. Can you believe he starts school this year?! […]
