Hippychick Journal

Our go-to advice hub for anyone with little munchkins

Encouraging positive behaviour patterns in the early years

3 November 2023

I’m expecting twins... Now what?

22 September 2023

Can I breastfeed if I have had breast surgery?

14 March 2023

Sex after childbirth, will I ever feel like it again?

1 March 2023

When does morning sickness start?

20 December 2022

What to do when you find out you're pregnant?

28 November 2022

The not so glamorous side of pregnancy – PART 3!

21 September 2022

Keeping it in the family - Hippychick collaborates with Pots for Tots

1 July 2022

The not so glamorous side of pregnancy that nobody tells you about…

27 May 2022

6 Ways to Increase Sperm Count & Improve Male Fertility

19 May 2022

Your baby has arrived – how to start breastfeeding

3 March 2022

Preparing for breastfeeding

10 February 2022

The 5 Best Pelvic Floor Exercises

18 October 2021

Sleep expert puts myHummy through it's paces!

29 September 2021

Your hospital bag checklist (plus the things you never knew you needed but which you won’t be able to live without)

6 September 2021

Teething - Cutting through this painful stage of your child's development

6 August 2021

Sex During Pregnancy - Should You Or Shouldn't You?

15 July 2021

Is it okay to swear around children?

6 July 2021

Depression in pregnancy? You are not alone!

20 May 2021

Maybe, just maybe, we can talk about getting a puppy

10 May 2021

Parenting a new-born in a Pandemic – a parent reveals how tough it’s been

15 April 2021

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