Babies ‘react more favourably’ to smell of foods mothers ate late in pregnancy

The Birthing Episodes

Press Release: The Modern Midwife Responds to Exciting Research on How Maternal Diet Can Influence Babies’ Preferences February 2025 – London, UK – A fascinating new study by Durham University and Aston University has revealed that babies respond more positively to the smells of foods their mothers ate late in pregnancy, like kale and carrots. This […]

Master your Night time Feeding Setup for you and your partner

However you choose to feed, breast or bottle, a helping hand from our partners will often go a long way. If you are choosing to bottle feed, partners can become very involved in this and it can be worth creating a routine that works in sync with everyone! For example, your partner taking over on […]

Syncing Parenting Styles: Mastering Effective Communication

The real expense for any exchange is our time and energy. Parenting requires lots of thoughtful decision-making, endless house tasks and often a whole lot of sleep deprivation. Promoting open communication between yourself and your partner, right from the start, can set good foundations when times get tough.  Divide tasks and share responsibilities fairly and […]