TLC Maternal Wellness

07/03/2026

A Blog on Parental School Burn Out: Inspired by our first two weeks of home education, and written for every parent trying to hold all the moving parts of family life together. I see you. 🙏🏻

When people talk about school burnout, they usually mean the children. The tiredness, the stress around exams, the reluctance to get out of bed in the morning. But something I didn’t fully see until much later is that school burnout doesn’t just belong to children — it quietly seeps into the w...

06/03/2026

🌸 5 Facts About Ovulation

1️⃣ You’re Only Fertile for a Short Window

Ovulation happens when your o***y releases an egg. The egg lives about 12–24 hours, but s***m can live up to 5 days — which means your fertile window is about 5–6 days total.

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2️⃣ Ovulation Doesn’t Always Happen on Day 14

That “day 14” rule only applies to a textbook 28-day cycle. Ovulation actually happens about 10-16 days before your next period, so it shifts depending on your cycle length.

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3️⃣ Your Body Gives Clues

Common ovulation signs include:
• Clear, stretchy “egg-white” cervical mucus
• Mild one-sided pelvic pain (sometimes called mittelschmerz)
• Slight rise in basal body temperature after ovulation
• Increased libido

Tracking these signs can help you understand your cycle better.

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4️⃣ You Can Ovulate Without Having Regular Periods

Irregular cycles don’t automatically mean you’re not ovulating. Stress, travel, postpartum changes, or conditions like Polycystic o***y syndrome can make ovulation unpredictable — but it may still occur.

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5️⃣ You’re Not “Fertile All Month”

You can only conceive around ovulation. Outside of that fertile window, pregnancy is highly unlikely — though cycle tracking accuracy matters.

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✨ Understanding ovulation = understanding your hormones, mood, energy, and fertility.

🌿If you are struggling to conceive or just want to learn more about your cycle take a look at my Bloom package. Only £375🌿

05/03/2026

🌸 Why You Should Keep Your Placenta (And What You Can Do With It!)

Your placenta grew an entire human with you for 9 months. After birth, many hospitals treat it as medical waste — and in some cases, biological tissues like placentas may be sold/transferred to third parties for research, training, or commercial use. Many parents choose to keep theirs so they can decide what happens to it 👇

🌿 1. Placenta Encapsulation

Some families choose to have the placenta steamed, dehydrated, and put into capsules. Supporters believe it may help with:
• Postpartum recovery
• Mood balance
• Energy levels
• Milk supply

🥤 2. Consuming It (Including Smoothies)

Some parents choose to consume a small portion of the placenta raw (often blended into a smoothie shortly after birth) or cooked.

Supporters believe this may:
• Help replenish nutrients
• Support hormone balance
• Boost energy

🌳 3. Plant it under a Tree

In many cultures, the placenta symbolises life and connection. Planting it under a tree can represent:
• Growth
• Roots and grounding
• A lifelong bond

It becomes a beautiful family ritual 🌱

🎨 4. Placenta Art (“Tree of Life” Prints)

Because of its unique shape, many parents create a print that looks like a tree — a meaningful keepsake from birth day.

Whether you see it as sacred, symbolic, or simply powerful biology — your placenta was your baby’s first home.

Did you or would you keep yours? 💬

04/03/2026

The most commonly discussed injury to babies during a C-section is a surgical cut (fetal laceration) from the scalpel or instruments used to open the uterus.

How often babies are injured during C-section?

Research consistently finds:
➖About 0.7% – 3% of C-sections result in a baby receiving a cut or laceration during the surgery. 
➖Many studies cluster around 1–2%. 
➖One large analysis estimated fetal injury overall in about 1.1% of C-sections. 

In other words: Roughly 1–3 babies out of every 100 C-sections are cut or injured during the surgical delivery.

What you see in this photo is more severe than usual.

Most of these injuries are minor skin cuts, usually on the face, scalp, ear, or head.

These typically heal without long-term problems. 

More serious injuries can occur but are rare, such as deeper cuts, fractures, or nerve injuries and may require procedures to repair.

Are there risk factors that increase the chance of injury? Yes.

Rates tend to be higher when:
👉🏾 The C-section is emergent
👉🏾 The baby is deep in the pelvis
👉🏾 The baby is in breech or transverse position
👉🏾 Labor has been going on for a long time
👉🏾 Membranes have ruptured and the baby is very close to the uterine wall

Some studies show emergency procedures can have 5% laceration rates compared with 1% for planned procedures. 

While people often think C-section eliminates trauma to the baby, it introduces different kinds of risks because it’s a surgical extraction.

Although this risk is relatively low.

Did your baby have an injuries?

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04/03/2026

✂️ Your Cord Clamping Options

Most women have heard of delayed cord clamping… but did you know the options can go even further?

Let’s explore what delayed cord clamping is first — and then look at your extended options.

🔹 What is Delayed Cord Clamping?

Delayed cord clamping means waiting until the cord has gone white and limp after birth before clamping and cutting the cord. A lot of medical providers see delayed cord clamping as a minute at most. Often this is not long enough to get the true benefits for baby. The longer you can leave the cord before cutting the better!

This allows extra blood to transfer from the placenta to your baby, which can:
✨ Increase iron stores
✨ Improve blood volume
✨ Support a smoother transition after birth

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🌿 Extended Options

🔸 Physiological (Physiologic) Cord Clamping
The cord remains intact until:
• The placenta is delivered
• And the cord has stopped pulsing
• This could take a few hours sometimes even longer.

There’s no set time — it’s based on your body and baby.

💫This is an important option for women who are rhesus negative.

🔸 Lotus Birth
The cord is not cut at all.
The placenta stays attached to baby until the cord naturally separates days later. Many women sprinkle the placenta with herbs and salts and wrap in cloth.

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Every birth is unique.
Knowing your options empowers you to make informed choices that align with your values and birth preferences. 💛

03/03/2026

🤱 Why Newborn Skin-to-Skin Is So Important

Skin-to-skin (placing baby directly on your bare chest after birth) is super powerful.

✨ It helps regulate baby’s temperature, heart rate & breathing
✨ Reduces crying & stress
✨ Boosts bonding (hello, oxytocin!)
✨ Improves breastfeeding success
✨ Supports brain development
✨ Even increases survival in premature babies

The first hour after birth is often called the “Golden Hour” for a reason.

Simple. Natural. Evidence-based.

Hold your baby close — it matters more than you think. 💛

02/03/2026

Bringing new life into the world is powerful — and for many families, a water birth offers a calm, supportive environment to do just that.

🌊 Why choose water birth?

✔️ Warm water can help relax muscles and ease contractions
✔️ May reduce the need for pain medication
✔️ Promotes a gentle transition for baby
✔️ Encourages freedom of movement during labor
✔️ Supports a more peaceful birth atmosphere

Have you had a waterbirth?
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27/02/2026

A hospital in New York welcomed a 4lb baby and a 13lb baby just hours from each other.

2 babies on the opposite ends of size.

Our bodies are pretty incredible.

And babies can be born in all shapes and sizes!

27/02/2026

🌿 Why Birth Trauma Is So Common

Birth trauma isn’t rare.
And it’s not just about emergencies.

It can happen when:

• You felt unheard.
• You weren’t given true informed consent.
• Things happened too fast.
• You felt powerless or dismissed.
• Your body didn’t feel safe.
• You were touched without clear permission.
• You were separated from your baby.
• The list is long…..

Trauma isn’t defined by the outcome.
It’s defined by your nervous system.

You can have a “healthy baby” and still feel shattered.

If you’re still replaying your birth months or years later — that matters.

You’re not dramatic.
You’re not ungrateful.
You may be carrying something your body hasn’t had space to process.

And you don’t have to hold it alone.

I offer gentle, trauma-informed support to help you process your birth experience — practically and emotionally.

🌺My Restore package offers you a safe space to explore your birth and start your healing journey.

Message now 🩶

26/02/2026

🩶How safety Impacts Fertility🩶

Your body will not prioritise reproduction if it doesn’t feel safe.

Fertility is not just hormonal.
It’s neurological.

When your nervous system is in survival mode (fight, flight, freeze):
• Cortisol rises
• Ovulation can be delayed or suppressed
• Progesterone can drop
• Cycles can become irregular
• Implantation may be impacted

Your body is wired for protection before procreation.

This doesn’t mean stress “causes” infertility.
It means your body is always scanning for safety.

Safety can look like:
• Emotional support
• Financial stability
• Relationship security
• Trauma healing
• Feeling heard
• Regulating your nervous system daily

The goal isn’t to eliminate stress.
It’s to create an environment in which you feel safe.

Healing isn’t about forcing your body to perform.
It’s about helping it feel safe enough to open.

I offer practical guidance and emotional support throughout your fertility journey — message me to book a consultation today. ✨

25/02/2026

🩶What Not to Say to Someone TTC🩶

Trying to conceive can be invisible grief.
Before you speak…….💛

Please don’t say:
• “Just relax.”
• “It’ll happen when it’s meant to.”
• “At least you can get pregnant.”
• “Have you tried…?”
• “Everything happens for a reason.”
• “You can always adopt.”

Even if it’s well-intended, it can feel dismissive.

Instead try:
“I’m really sorry.”
“I’m here.”
“Do you want support or just someone to listen?”

You don’t have to fix it.
Just hold space for the grief 🙏🏻

If you or somebody you know is struggling with infertility, drop me a message lets see how I can support you. ✨

25/02/2026

A fab local session for Mum & Baby