News from June 2015 | Joanna Helcké

Introducing forum mindfulness expert, Alex Blossom...

26 Jun 15 - This week, Alex Blossom is taking us into the world of mindfulness for pregnancy and parenting. You'll find her on the forum ready to answer your questions all of this week.

Zara Phillips and the “is-she-pregnant-or-is-it-a-mummy-tummy?” debate

25 Jun 15 - People thought Zara Phillips was expecting a baby. She isn't. She has diastasis recti, the so-called mummy tummy. Find out everything you need to know about diagnosing it and then getting rid of it!

Chandni is mum-to-be of the month - congratulations!

22 Jun 15 - Chandni is my mum-to-be of the month but truly deserves to be mum-to-be of the century after everything that she has been through and survived. Take a moment to read this blog and celebrate Chandni's strength.

Pregnant or new mum? Think about what goes ON your body not just IN it!

22 Jun 15 - Hairstylist, salon owner and campaigner for an all-natural approach to hair care, Gavin Taylor, takes a look at the chemicals in hair products and the possible side effects in pregnancy and beyond.

Rebecca is mum of the month - congratulations!

17 Jun 15 - Life has thrown a great deal at Rebecca - pre and postnatal depression, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and more - but she has grabbed life by the scruff of the neck and fought back. She's an inspiration!

What I pack in my hospital doula bag

15 Jun 15 - Forum expert, midwife and doula, Sarah Bournon, gives you a peak into her hospital bag - some surprising accessories there ladies!

Zingy Lemon Cheese Cake

11 Jun 15 - After recently following someone's healthy recipe for blueberry muffins, and finding myself with a stock of cakes each weighing half a tonne, I decided to create a lighty, fluffy and airy recipe... but still healthy!

Making breastfeeding simpler

10 Jun 15 - Geraldine Miskin - leading breastfeeding expert - gives you an insight into making your breatsfeeding experience a simple one.

Mumday Monday - from mother of three boys... to four!

8 Jun 15 - This week I have "acquired" a fourth boy. totally outnumbered, frazzled.... yet somehow life is pretty good.

The “magic” key to avoiding back pain in pregnancy and postnatal back ache

4 Jun 15 - In this piece I look at the many aspects of our daily lives that affect our backs, and what the two key elements to combatting back pain are.