When you're pregnant, there’s a lot of advice to take on board—what to eat, how to stay active, and what to avoid. One thing that should be at the top of your list is taking folic acid. But why is it so important? And when should you start taking it?

Let’s dive into the details, based on the latest...

Pregnancy is an exciting, life-changing journey—but it can also be a time full of uncertainty, especially in those early weeks. As a midwife, We understand that during the first trimester (0-16 weeks), it’s common for expectant mums to have a lot of questions about what’s normal and what isn’t. It’s...

Breastfeeding is often welcomed as the most natural way to feed a newborn, but it can come with its own set of challenges that many mothers don’t anticipate. It’s essential to acknowledge that while breastfeeding can be a beautiful and rewarding experience, it’s not always smooth sailing. As midwive...

As your due date approaches, the excitement and anticipation of meeting your baby grows stronger. But how do you know when labour is actually starting? There are several signs that can indicate your body is preparing for the big day. Recognising these signs early can help you feel more in control an...

As an expectant mother, there are many things you’ll be thinking about in the months leading up to your birth, and one important factor that plays a role in your birth experience is your baby’s position. Understanding your baby’s lie in the uterus can help you make informed choices about your birth ...

When you're pregnant, your body is doing all kinds of phenomenal things, and one part that deserves the spotlight is your cervix! You might not think much about it pre-pregnant, but this small and mighty part of your anatomy plays a huge role in your journey into motherhood; lets break it down an...

Our midwives have reviewed all the foods that you may come across this Christmas and provided a list of foods you can/cant eat, based on the evidence. As all things pregnancy there can be lots of family/friends who may give some conflicting advice so we have provided a list to make it easier for you...

So, now you're pregnant everyone is telling you what you should and shouldn't be doing. The most frustrating thing is not knowing what you can and cant eat! We've made a quick video (available on our Instagram (@bloom_midwives) if you want to check it out and save it (even screenshot it if you think...

As midwives we have many discussions with women and take many phone calls on our triage line regarding specific types of pain women generally feel in pregnancy. BUUUUUT we want to break it down for you on what to be concerned about and what is normal physiological pain/stretching that can occur in p...

Pregnancy can be a time of intense learning and discovery.

From day one until the arrival of your baby, new questions and doubts are likely to arise daily. Many of these may be answered by your midwife, friends or families but some may feel too personal or, even, embarrassing to ask face-to-face. T...

Firstly, congratulations! 

If you’ve decided to book with NHS care then you can either contact your local GP surgery and request to book an appointment with the midwife attached to that practice or make a self-referral via your chosen NHS Trust's website and you will the be contacted by a Midwife w...

After the excitement of initially finding out you are pregnant, reality kicks in shortly after.. Oh no how are we going to afford this?!

You're not alone in feeling this way, we have had many a conversation with women regarding finances in pregnancy and coping with a newborn! As we know having chi...

Autumn is here! Popping the coats on before we leave the hours, autumnal environments around us, pumpkin picking, leaves changing colours and putting those heaters on full blast in the car! Summer definitely feels like a distant memory away now!

If you are trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeed...

10th October marks the World Mental Health Awareness day.

Statistics show that 1 in every 10 women experience depression/anxiety in pregnancy. 

In recent years, mental health is discussed much more than ever before however it can still be a taboo topic especially in pregnancy as this is suppose...

Soo.. have you ever been at an antenatal appointment and the midwife if carrying out her usual checks, or having a discussion with you and then says "well now that means you are high risk" and she may go on to explain as to why but what is the importance to this. Well let me break it down, so it mak...