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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...

Becoming a mum for the first time is a life-changing experience filled with joy, exhaustion, and uncertainty. While books and online...

From birth to age five, a child’s brain develops more rapidly than at any other stage in life. Research consistently shows that these...

Throughout your new motherhood journey, you'll encounter many new terms that may seem overwhelming. To help, here are some of the key...

Throughout your pregnancy journey, you'll encounter many new terms that may seem overwhelming. To help, here are some of the key terms...