Postnatal anxiety and depression
We know that during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period SO much is changing for a woman that it is hardly surprising that she may … Continued
There is so much pregnancy advice available online and from families and friends that sometimes it’s hard to know what advice to follow. What should you be eating to help conceive? What nutrients do you need during pregnancy? How will your body change? We’ve got all the key topics around pregnancy covered.
Expecting a baby? With our expert team, we’ll guide you through every step of this exciting journey, from common symptoms and your changing body, through to what to pack in your hospital bag and what to expect during labour.
We also cover postnatal care for both mum and baby – after all, you’ve both gone through the most emotional and physically taxing experience of your lives. Our midwife and doula duo are on hand with a whole host of tools, tips and advice to support you.
Alexis Stickland
Alexis has been a registered midwife for over a decade, and in recent years, she has taken her passion for supporting parents-to-be further, specialising in antenatal education and hypnobirthing.
Alexis is a member of the association of Hypnobirthing midwives. When it comes to motherhood, she believes with a passion that knowledge is power. The birth of a baby changes everything and we need to support and empower women on this incredible journey.
Beccy Hands
After a busy and exhausting career as a producer in the TV & Film industry, Beccy decided to take a bit of a leap of faith in 2000 and re-train as a remedial massage therapist, specialising in pre-and postnatal clinical massage.
During this time, she also trained as a birth and postnatal Doula, working with midwives & physios across Asia and South America. This is where she really started to understand the importance of nurturing new mums, mentally and physically. This has been the driving force for much of her postnatal work over the years, supporting women during pregnancy and the postnatal period and encouraging new mums to really take time out to rest and recoup after childbirth.
Alexis and Beccy are the duo behind The Mother Box – a complete package of pregnancy, birth and postnatal gifts, courses and workshops carefully created to nurture, heal and empower new mums.
Everything every mum needs to know about the postnatal period can also be found in their The Little Book of Self-Care for New Mums; a handy survival guide to becoming a new mum.
For lots more support and advice, visit @the_mother_box on Instagram.
Excerpt from The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums by Beccy Hands & Alexis Stickland (Vermillion, £12.99).
We know that during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period SO much is changing for a woman that it is hardly surprising that she may … Continued
Alongside the adjustments you are making, your little one is adjusting to life on the other side too! The 12 weeks following birth have now … Continued
The female body is incredible. When you break it down and really consider it, the fact that you had the ability to grow an actual … Continued
Becky and Alexis share some of their top self-care tips for new mums during the 4th trimester:
So you’ve been sent home from hospital, or discharged from the midwife with a reminder that, you can in fact get pregnant when breastfeeding, so … Continued
Beccy and Alexis share some of their favourite instant mood lifts for new mums:
Around the three to four month mark, some new mums may be thriving. Others, not so much. Aside from the more ‘common’ things many experience, … Continued
You’ve waited for this very moment for what feels like an age but now it’s here you might suddenly feel not so sure that you’re … Continued
Giving birth is such a momentous occasion and your incredible body really is put through its paces! Recovering from giving birth is another thing in … Continued
Whether you’re planning to give birth in the hospital or at home, whatever the plan, it’s a good idea to pack a hospital bag in … Continued
A typical pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks from the first day of your last period up to the day your baby is born. … Continued
As soon as you find out the wonderful news that you are pregnant, first thing’s first (after some of the excitement has slightly subsided) you … Continued
