Mama Matters

09/06/2019

This! Pregnant women really are incredible!

A helpful reminder to anyone who needs it: Pregnant women are INCREDIBLE.

According to new research, women who are expecting are living at the edge of human endurance – on a level comparable to someone who’s completed the Tour de France.

Yep, scientists at Duke University in the US have discovered that women carrying babies are operating at the limit of what a human body can cope with, in a way that’s comparable to elite endurance sport.

The limit of what a body can deal with was investigated by analysing elite sporting events, including the Tour and a 3,000 mile run. The data showed that the maximum energy expenditure a body can cope with is 2.5 times the body's resting metabolic rate, or 4,000 calories a day for an average person.

When you’re pregnant, your energy use peaks at 2.2 times your resting metabolic rate.

TL; DR: There is a ceiling to the amount of energy that humans can plough through, and it’s pushed by pregnancy, as well as by crazy intense athletes.

06/05/2019

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Congratulations!

15/10/2018

So excited to hear today’s official announcement! Congratulations to the duke and duchess... can’t wait to follow Meghan’s over the next few months!
Kensington Palace

14/10/2018

Very pleased to be at the wedding gallery event at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa. We’ve set up a simple pink, white and gold heart theme that works really well for baby showers, christenings or first birthday parties

08/09/2018

Important information for Jersey parents

Family Friendly Employment Rights - Q&A sheet 2018 Regulation Changes Ante Natal Appointments: Unlimited appointments but up to 10 hours paid for …

01/08/2018

School is the major theme with a baby born in August... from the parents’ initial worry that their baby will be the youngest in the year to the child’s delight as they get that little bit older and realise they ALWAYS celebrate in the summer holidays!

Do you have any concerns about having an August baby? We wouldn’t - a quick internet search shoes plenty of successful people born in this month, including our most recent princess, . I hope she receives British in her bouquet.

Is your baby due in August or have you already had an August baby? Let us know!

12/07/2018

You’re doing a great job, mama!

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01/07/2018

What a month to have a baby... you have a 50% chance of having the day off to celebrate during your school years and it is the sunniest month of the year in the U.K.!

The birthstone for July is Ruby... what a beautiful stone for a baby bauble for the new Mama, or beautiful name for your July baby girl! The flower for this month doesn’t disappoint either

29/06/2018

Wow! What an amazing idea!

🌟PREGNANCY WELLBEING RETREAT DAY IN JERSEY 🌟

Sunday 30th September 2018, 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Positive Birth Jersey is delighted to announce Jersey's first ever pregnancy retreat day where you can relax, indulge and prepare for different aspects of your pregnancy and birth. At this unique event, meet other likeminded mamas and take care of your mind, body and spirit during this special and exciting time! 💓

✨Event kindly sponsored by the amazing Canvas Moon & Stars and hosted outdoors in their beautiful giant nordic teepee✨

Programme for the day includes:

🌿Hypnobirthing taster session hosted by Positive Birth Jersey.
🌿Pregnancy pilates hosted by MOVE.
🌿Mindfulness session hosted by Daniel Ireland of Awareful.
🌿A delicious and nutritious lunch including fresh and raw foods
🌿Accupressure in Labour hosted by Lorna Jackson of Health Point Clinic.
🌿Aromatherapy in Labour hosted by Sharleane Le Heuze, Midwife.
🌿Planning for your ideal birth: creating your birth preferences hosted by May Bourne, Midwife.
🌿Indulgence bags including beautiful gifts for you and exclusive discount vouchers for pregnancy and family services in Jersey, C.I.

All stages of pregnancy welcomed. Gift vouchers available. Introductory price available. Advanced booking recommended due to limited spaces. Please contact [email protected], www.positivebirthjersey.co.uk or 07797924374 to book your ticket.

(📸Please note there will be a photographer at the event to capture this beautiful day!)

28/06/2018

We have drawn our winner! Number 12... can’t wait to meet you on the red carpet 🥂

28/06/2018

Today is the last chance to win two tickets to the celebrity screening of at Cineworld Cinemas Jersey, with appearances from and

The event is in aid of the Baby Bean Appeal Jersey, in conjunction with Baby Lifeline and our chosen charity, Philip's Footprints... investing in every pregnancy on island.

Please like / love / wow this post, tag a friend you’d bring along and share the post to be entered into the draw at 5.00pm today!