Category: News
How does Vitamin D help keep you and your baby healthy?
Elena Lena, owner of LemonWellMed, a holistic natural healthcare company explains the importance of Vitamin D for building strong bones, teeth, muscles and hair. Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem in the UK. The vitamin is manufactured from cholesterol by your skin when your body is exposed to sunlight. Especially during the winter months, it […]
My maternity leave has ended up being a lot longer than expected
Meet the fab mum, who turned redundancy into a positive, by channeling her creativity into her wonderful children’s party blog. We chat crafting, cakes and career changes with, Tamsin Ryan. My maternity leave has ended up being a lot longer than expected… During the first couple of months of maternity leave I was in two […]
MUM CRUSH – FELICITY MCCABE
Meet the awesome mama juggling celeb photoshoots and raising two small humans. We chat child care, pandemic pregnancy and leaky boobs with award winning photographer, Felicity McCabe. WERE YOU PREPARED FOR THE ARRIVAL OF NUMBER 1? Nope! I thought I was prepared. We had painted the nursery room, and bought the cot and the car […]
What if breastfeeding doesn’t feel ‘natural’?
Is it normal for breastfeeding to feel completely unnatural, when it is meant to be so natural? If you’ve heard it once, you’ve probably heard it a hundred times, that is that breastfeeding is natural and that you and your baby will instinctively know exactly what to do when the time comes. So, the question […]
Magnificent Magnesium
Magnificent Magnesium We chat with Elena Lena of Lemon Well Med, a holistic healthcare company. To find out more about this amazing mineral and how can it help you and your baby throughout your pregnancy and beyond! We all know healthy diet plays a vital role in growing and nurturing your baby during pregnancy. But, […]
Planning a Positive Cesarean Birth
Planning a Positive Cesarean Birth We chat to hypnobirthing teacher and doula, Claire Dugan of Tutum Birthing about planning a positive abdominal birth. Are you planning to birth your baby abdominally? Perhaps you have chosen this ‘electively’ or maybe you have been advised for a medical reason. Either way you can still maintain a sense […]
5 Tips for Surviving the Fourth Trimester
Surviving the Fourth Trimester ‘But what exactly is the fourth trimester?’ Nicola, a hypnobirthing teacher and founder of Get Birth Confident gives us the lowdown on this challenging time! The 4th trimester is the first 3 months of a baby’s life. That period of time when they’re adjusting to life outside the womb and you’re […]
MUM CRUSH | Priya Velusami an inspiring woman, supporting women, inspired by Women
We meet Mumpreneur Priya, the driving force behind the clever, colourful creations of Pri Pri. Not only has she has transformed her passion for sewing into a successful business, one that promotes up-cycling, and minimising waste, but she also supports underprivileged women in India. Oh and did we mention that she does all this whilst […]
Meet Super Mum Gemma Lomas Founder of Cheeky Little Smiles
Meet the Super Mum who has managed to juggle parenthood, with a second pregnancy during the pandemic, and launching a business in lockdown. The lovely Gemma is founder and creator of Cheeky Little Smiles and Mum to two small humans. We wanted to know how she did it, and how she is doing now… What […]
Do my childs tantrums make me a bad mother?
Luana Thomas, founder of the www.getoffmyback.co.uk, is on a mission to change perspectives on parenting. A lover of all things pregnancy, birth and motherhood she talks first hand about the stresses of dealing with toddlers and how their tantrums make you question yourself as a mother. Here is what Luana had to say… There she […]
Pregnancy Massage – Is it safe?
Ladies, please meet the lovely Debbie from Kehren Therapy, in Truro Cornwall. With over 14 years as a massage therapist, and countless qualifications in massage specialties we thought she was just the lady to dispel the myths about massage and pregnancy. Here’s what she had to say… “I have been a massage therapist for over […]
Where did “Me” go?
Bewildering and battering, wonderful and wild – the journey into motherhood is a tough ride for a new mum. Leading life coach Carole Ann Rice negotiates this rocky terrain with some great coaching tips to ease even your bumpiest days. Do you remember a time when the thought of not being able to shower, eat […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Or is it?
Why being a Mum at Christmas isn’t all Merry and Bright. Remind me: what’s the name of that person who brings all the presents on Christmas day? You know, makes sure the children get everything on their lists, all beautifully wrapped, and tied with a sparkling bow? You know, the one who makes Christmas Day […]
What is Messy Play and why is it so important?
Common questions asked by new parents are; Is messy play beneficial for babies and are they allowed to touch messy resources? ‘The answer is simple; it’s great to expose your babies to as many experiences as possible at a young age in order to stimulate their senses. Remember, we all learn in different ways so […]
What to wear this week – Tilbea Style Edit
Autumn Maternity Style What to wear this week? Why Tilbea of course! Don’t worry about your wardrobe next week – we’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to. Our resident stylist/social media manager/designer/accountant/general dogsbody Claire (we have to wear lots of different hats as a small business) has been putting together an edit […]
DECLUTTERING BEFORE THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW BABY
Decluttering before baby The arrival of a new baby is a very exciting time, so before the baby arrives is a great opportunity to declutter and organise your home to make the space you need for your new bundle of joy and all the new baby-related items that will come flooding into your home! If […]
The Tilbea Story
So, Tilbea, where do I start? It’s been a whirl wind couple of years to say the least! I remember clearly when my parenting journey started; 4 years ago when I found out I was pregnant with Matilda. Being a stylist I was looking forward to the new challenge of pregnancy, and styling my bump. […]