Are you STILL Breastfeeding? Err yes…
Most people are aware of the many reasons why breastfeeding is the best way to nourish babies, including: • optimal health • perfectly balanced, ever-changing nutrition designed for your baby •...
View ArticleALL WELCOME, Breastfeeding or not…
Just recently we’ve had a few calls from new mums as to whether or not they are welcome to come along to Beautiful Beginnings sessions as they are not breastfeeding. Hatti and I would like to make...
View ArticleAssociation of Breastfeeding Mothers Membership Offer
The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers is a charity providing great support, information and training about breastfeeding. I found their info and helpline so useful as a new breastfeeding mum. They...
View ArticleThe love we share
Often as parents we talk and think about all the things we do with and for our children, the many things we wish we could do, or the stuff we need to do. Parents of little ones are busy people and...
View Article6 Ways to Support a Newly Breastfeeding Mum
The waiting is over, the baby is here, and now begin the adventures of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding-friendly support from partners, family and friends is one of the most important factors in...
View ArticleCreating Community at Beautiful Beginnings Play Group
Creating a community of like-minded families was one of the main hopes behind the creation of the Beautiful Beginnings Natural Playgroup. Over three years ago Hatti and I decided to set up the group...
View ArticleMother’s Milk Books Writing Prize 2014
Mother’s Milk Books is a small, independent press which publishes high quality, beautiful books for adults and children which aim to normalise breastfeeding and empower parents. This inspiring...
View ArticleMilestones of Motherhood ~ How it all began
As many of you know, at the moment I am writing the book Milestones of Motherhood which sets out to explore the ways in which women change and grow through being mothers. The original idea for this...
View ArticleYour Strength as a Mother
To celebrate Mother’s Day I would like to share my reflections on the strength we nurture and grow as mothers. The Strength of a Mother The strength of a mother is like the swaying willow. You...
View ArticleLooking back over 5 years of BB Parent and Child Group
Looking back at over 5 years of the Beautiful Beginnings Parent and Child Group The Beautiful Beginnings Natural Playgroup has met weekly in Maryport for over five years. The group was founded...
View ArticleBreastfeeding ~ Always A Learning Journey
Breastfeeding ~ Always A Learning Journey Looking around the BB playgroup as mums sit feeding their baby whilst reading a story to a toddler or helping a child with a craft, it can seem like...
View ArticleMilestones Of Motherhood ~ Nurturing Ourselves
Milestones Of Motherhood ~ The Milestone of Nurturing Ourselves Part 1 As I began bringing together the contributions for Milestones and structured the first chapters exploring conception, pregnancy,...
View ArticleMilestones Of Motherhood ~ When We Don’t Nurture Ourselves
Milestones Of Motherhood ~ The Milestone Of Nurturing Ourselves Part 2 When We Don’t Nurture Ourselves One of the milestones we return to again and again along our mothering journey is that of...
View ArticleAssociation of Breastfeeding Mothers Membership Offer
The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers is a charity providing great support, information and training about breastfeeding. I found their info and helpline so useful as a new breastfeeding mum. They...
View ArticleThe love we share
Often as parents we talk and think about all the things we do with and for our children, the many things we wish we could do, or the stuff we need to do. Parents of little ones are busy people and...
View Article6 Ways to Support a Newly Breastfeeding Mum
The waiting is over, the baby is here, and now begin the adventures of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding-friendly support from partners, family and friends is one of the most important factors in...
View ArticleCreating Community at Beautiful Beginnings Play Group
Creating a community of like-minded families was one of the main hopes behind the creation of the Beautiful Beginnings Natural Playgroup. Over three years ago Hatti and I decided to set up the group...
View ArticleMother’s Milk Books Writing Prize 2014
Mother’s Milk Books is a small, independent press which publishes high quality, beautiful books for adults and children which aim to normalise breastfeeding and empower parents. This inspiring...
View ArticleMilestones of Motherhood ~ How it all began
As many of you know, at the moment I am writing the book Milestones of Motherhood which sets out to explore the ways in which women change and grow through being mothers. The original idea for this...
View ArticleLooking back over 5 years of BB Parent and Child Group
Looking back at over 5 years of the Beautiful Beginnings Parent and Child Group The Beautiful Beginnings Natural Playgroup has met weekly in Maryport for over five years. The group was founded...
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