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Written by Pascalle Caley If you'd told me at my 20-week scan that just six weeks later I'd be on an air ambulance to Liverpool, not knowing when I'd see my 13-month-old daughter again, I honestly wouldn't have believed you. At that scan, the sonographer told me my placenta was looking low. And to be honest, I wasn't that worried. My daughter, Xanthia, had only been born the previous February and I'd found out I was pregnant again in October, so my pregnancies were very close

Written by Emma Whiting. March 2020. The Isle of Man went into lockdown, and amongst all the uncertainty of those early days of Covid, my first son, Jack, was born. He was five months old when I found out I was pregnant again. I remember the total disbelief. This pregnancy hadn’t been planned, and my emotions were complicated. I already had this tiny baby at home, and suddenly there was another pregnancy to process. I wasn’t sure whether I was supposed to feel excited, overwh

Written by Rachael Butterworth. I’ve always known I’ve wanted children, and as my 30th was approaching last year, I started thinking about plans for the future. Little did I know at the time, my pregnancy would be far from straightforward. In April last year, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I’d been losing weight without trying, felt constantly thirsty and needed the toilet more frequently. Ironically, it came at a time when I felt my fittest. I was eating pretty health

Written by Lexie Clarke. At 25 weeks pregnant, I had a really sore calf. At first, I thought it was just muscle pain. I tried everything I normally would, stretching, magnesium spray/tablets and even the trusty massage gun, but nothing helped. It was never painful when I exercised, but it hurt to walk, felt incredibly tight and was worse after sitting in the car for periods of time. The scary part is my midwife, and good old ChatGPT, had initially told me it sounded muscular

At the start of last year, I took a career break to raise my now two small children. It was one of the hardest, most stretching, and most skills-building years of my career. There’s a real fear many professionals carry about stepping back, whether going part-time ot taking a career break — that doing so will somehow erase everything they’ve spent years working for. That the momentum, credibility, or hard-won experience will disappear. I felt that fear too. What I’ve learned

Written by Amy Simm. When you become a parent, you quickly learn that that role includes becoming a teacher, chef, manager, event planner and many more things. The hardest role for me to adjust to was that of doctor. As someone who already suffered with anxiety, having a baby heightened it even more, I was constantly checking if they were ok. Nothing can prepare you for the moments when your baby gets sick though. For us, that moment came recently when our five-month-old, Vi

Written by Olivia Crowe. Being a mum is an adventure in itself – but being an adventure mum on the Isle of Man? That’s the perfection...

As we mark World Breastfeeding Week, we’re shining a light on one of the most personal, powerful, and sometimes unpredictable parts of...

Whether you're expecting or breastfeeding, feeling good in your clothes can really boost your confidence and comfort. So here are our...

Wow — we’re still buzzing from our very first Isle of Mama Bump & Beyond Fayre ! A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support...

A condition that affects some pregnant women/birthing people, usually during the second half of pregnancy – from 20 weeks or soon after...

The UK Government has expressed support for bereavement leave for couples who experience a miscarriage. Business Minister, Justin...

Written by Holly Avery. Hello 🫶🏼 As a little introduction my name is Holly and I have twin girls, Isabelle and Mabel who turn 2 next...

Written by Charli Dimelow In August 2021, our sweet little Teddy made his entrance into the world, arriving 4 weeks early when we weren’t...

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has recommended that parents should be allowed to use loyalty points, gift cards, and...

Easter is a magical time filled with pastel colours, sweet treats, and extra bank holidays! From sensory play to plenty of baby-friendly...

Welcoming a newborn into the family is an exciting and often overwhelming time, especially for first-time parents. With so many baby...

So, you’ve been told you need a planned caesarean (C-section) and want to know a little more about what to expect? The below is based on...

There’s something magical about a baby’s first Christmas. While your little one may be too young to fully understand, it’s a perfect time...

Here are even more insights from a group of mothers to make new mums feel more confident as they embark on this beautiful journey. “A...