by Carolyn Whitehead | Jul 29, 2019 | Antenatal and Birth
Antenatal screening is one of the fundamental ways of checking the health of your unborn baby and is a way of detecting early problems and illness. Antenatal screening is offered at different points throughout your antenatal journey, in this article Rachel Curran,... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 18, 2019 | Child Development
So when should your child be sitting, standing, rolling and walking and why is it so important that we know? Read on to have the child development milestones revealed! What are gross motor skills and why are they so important? Gross motor skills are important for... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jul 3, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth
What will help with my morning sickness? Information taken from the incredible book, The Essential Guide to Using Complementary Therapies During Pregnancy by Denise Tiran Sickness affects up to 90% of mums-to-be. It may occur at any time of the day or night, be... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jul 2, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth
The gentle caesarean It almost seems like a contradiction of terms doesn’t it? The gentle caesarean. There doesn’t seem to be much gentle about having several layers of skin and muscle cut and a baby pulled from its sleepy 9 month home. But believe it or not, the way... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jul 1, 2020 | Starting School
Starting school is a huge transition point for our children and the beginning of a brand new chapter. At this time, transition is tricky, because of Covid 19 and the recent pandemic, many changes have happened that impact our children’s transition and the support they... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jul 1, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth
The Birth Plan We have all been asked that question, do you have a birth plan – but what actually is a birth plan and are they worth having. Firstly, I think its really helpful to look at the birth plan as a set of preferences rather than a plan, this hugely helps... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 29, 2020 | Starting School
Transition to Secondary School This can be a tricky time at the best of times but with the current circumstances, transition is proving even more difficult at the moment. Don’t worry, we have 5 top tips to support transition as well as an incredible event led by... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 17, 2020 | Baby Massage, Child Development, Mental Health
The effects of Stress on Brain Development The effects of stress on the developing brain is something that has been highly researched and more evidence comes to light each day. Here’s what we know about the effects of stress on our babies and children. Some stresses... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 17, 2020 | Baby Massage
A babies digestive system The digestive system, or rather problems with digestion, is one of the key reasons parents choose to join a baby massage class. Here’s some facts about your babies digestive system which you may find interesting Digestion as many of us... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 17, 2020 | Baby Massage, Child Development
Baby Massage and the Circulatory System A babies circulatory system can be effectively supported through regular baby massage sessions. Here’s some interesting facts about your little ones circulatory system that will help your understanding. Babies have around 1.5... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 17, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth, Baby Massage, Child Development
Baby Bonding and Brain Development At the top of the list for child development and the development of a healthy brain is secure attachments. Children need strong attachments to atleast one primary caregiver and without them, babies and children will fail to meet many... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 17, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth, Baby Massage, Child Development
Baby bonding and Attachment Bonding with your baby is one of the easiest things to do and one of the most natural in many senses. Bonding and Attachment is also vital for your baby as they grow and develop. You see brains are both born and built. Our brain as it is... 
