“I can’t put it into words how amazing it felt to do it all by myself, to pull my baby girl out of the water and hold her in my arms for the first time. 

By addressing my fears and choosing a birth that was perfect for me I ensured a positive and empowering experience for Zoe's arrival into the world.”

The arrival of a new baby is a time filled with joy and change, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges, especially when cultural differences come into play.

Read below the story of a new mum living in Abu Dhabi. She is sharing with all of us what it's like to spend the first few weeks with her baby while living alongside her in-laws from a different culture.

Who said we can do it alone? Jodie speaks about the importance of community and shares her own story with us, from her first night at home after her daughter’s birth to the friendships she created with amazing women.

Maryline describes her fourth trimester with her first son, Leon. From happiness to challenging moments, she shares the truth about the beginning of her postpartum journey.

The 4th trimester is the first 3 months of a baby's life outside of the womb. During this time, babies are adjusting to their new environment and require lots of love and care, but it’s also a time for mothers to focus on their own postpartum recovery and well-being.

The Golden Month refers to the first month after childbirth, where the mother receives specialised care and support to promote her physical and emotional recovery. It acknowledges the profound physical and emotional changes that occur during this time and emphasises the importance of self-care and support in facilitating a healthy transition into motherhood.

It's not uncommon for new mothers to experience the baby blues, a temporary emotional state characterised by mood swings and feelings of sadness or overwhelm. Read our article to learn more about it and ways to manage it.