Pregnancy sickness. For some people it’s a mild nausea. For others it’s only an issue in the mornings. For others, it’s much more serious, and can sometimes be something called Hyperemesis Gravidarum – aka HG. In this blog post, we will be sharing some tips for dealing with pregnancy sickness, courtesy of our friends at …
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Tips for navigating pregnancy sickness and HG
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What are the best reusable sanitary pads?
“What are the best reusable sanitary pads?” Mama Designs reusable pads of course! “How long do reusable sanitary pads last?” I get such a lot of questions about our sanitary pads that I thought I would do a big Q&A post… Thinking about making the switch to reusables but have some questions, maybe a niggling …
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What is difference between a cellular blankets, a baby sleeping bag and a swaddle?
The difference between cellular blankets, baby sleeping bags and swaddles and when you might use each one. This is something I am asked a lot by pregnant women, first time mums or new parents to be so thought this might be useful. Baby sleep products can be confusing for first time parents. There are a …
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Baukjen Review and discount code
We are big fans of sustainable fashion brand Baukjen at Mama Designs. Their clothing not only looks fabulous but is all sustainably and ethically made and the quality is fantastic. You can take 15% off all of their full price collection with code MAMADESIGNS15. Here are some of my favourite pieces and some ideas on …
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Monica Vinader discount code
I absolutely love the Monica Vinader range. So the big question is… are you gold or silver or dare I say it… both? Read to the bottom for a 20% off Monica Vinader discount code. I’m definitely team gold here. I wore a lot of silver when I was younger but def all gold now. …
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How becoming a mother changed me as a doctor – Hannah Allen
Are you the kind of mother you expected to be? Hard question, isn’t it? As women we think a lot about whether we’re living up to the world’s expectation of us as mothers. But how often do you stop and think about whether you’re living up to your own expectations, positively or negatively? I’m a …
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The benefits of cloth sanitary pads
Cloth sanitary pads (CSP), period pads, menstrual pads, reusable sanitary pads, washable sanitary pads, cloth pads, whatever you choose to call them there are LOTS of benefits to using these pads. I promise you, once you make the switch you won’t look back! Read the reviews on our website if you need any more convincing …
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Washable Makeup remover pads
Mama Designs Bamboo Makeup remover pads are Silver award winners! The Green Beauty awards by Green Parent magazine awarded us a Silver in the Make Up application tools category. So let me tell you a bit more about our bamboo cleansing pads. Not all reusable pads are created equally! We tested a lot of other …
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Why you need a Cellular Blanket for your baby
Why do you need a cellular blanket for your baby? You may have heard of a cellular blanket but not know what exactly it is or why they are recommended or used. They often feature on lists of essential items for your newborn. The reason for this is that cellular Blankets are the safest type …
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Getting a good sleep pattern as a parent
I’m a parent. How can I get back a good sleep pattern? Sleep deprivation can be the hardest part of parenthood. Parents say that they average 4.4 hours night time sleep during a baby’s first year. That can stop us enjoying a wonderful time, is risky for our mental health, and may start a pattern of poor …
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