Now you’re a mum!

At last that longed-for moment has arrived and your baby is here. Follow our tips and expert advice as you enjoy this special time.

GOOD TO KNOW

How can you speed up getting out of the house with your little one in tow?

And is it selfish – or perfectly normal – to crave some quiet time alone? We deal with the questions all new mums ask.

Is breastfeeding the right choice for me?

There are a lot of advantages to breastfeeding, both for health and practical reasons, but the decision isn’t always straightforward. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you make your choice.

Is it normal for me to want time alone in the first weeks...

After the amazing high following the birth of your baby, you’ve probably come back down to earth again fairly quickly...

Parenting hacks: clever ways to make your journey...

The transition from couple to family is probably one of the biggest – not to mention most exciting – lifestyle changes you’ll ever make...

FEEL FANTASTIC

If you love the way you look, you’ll feel good, too.

Try our low-maintenance style shortcuts to keep you looking – and feeling – fabulous, even when you’re strapped for time and money.

How to make breastfeeding work for you?

Breastfeeding definitely gives your baby the best nutritional start in life – even if it does present the odd wardrobe challenge...

6 magic moves for shaping up post pregnancy

There’s no hurry to lose your baby weight. Breastfeeding and running around after a little one will probably feel like all the exercise you need to begin with...

Does being a mum mean my style will change?

While there’s no reason you have to totally kiss goodbye to your pre-pregnancy style, it’s likely that leggings and many of the other stretchy clothes...

AT WORK

From negotiating flexible hours to perfecting the art of multi-tasking, discover clever strategies that will make you wow at work.

Negotiating family-friendly working hours

Once you have a baby you might wonder how anybody juggles work and family life! It is possible though, really. Maternity leave is the ideal time to think about your needs and what’s a realistic working schedule for you and your family. Then when ...

How can I deal with the guilt I feel every morning when I...

Many mums feel guilty about leaving their baby with someone else, as a click through any online parenting forum will reveal. The bond you have with your child is different from ...

Pregnancy

Congratulations! You’re on your way to being a mum. From what to eat to what to wear, understanding and dealing with those strange symptoms...

PRODUCTS

From the moment you start planning for a baby, you have special needs that continue throughout your pregnancy and whilst you’re breastfeeding.

Especially during this time it is important to follow a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Pregnant women have increased requirements for some nutrients as they also need to supply their unborn baby during this period. Particular care should be taken to ensure an adequate supply of folate. Food supplements Femibion 1 and 2, to be used as a complement to a varied and balanced diet, provide you with folate together with other essential micronutrients for you and your baby.

Femibion® 1 Healthy Pregnancy

Developed to support the special needs* of women who are planning to become pregnant or are in early pregnancy, as a complement to a healthy diet.

Femibion® 2 Pregnancy + Lactation

Specially developed to support the special needs* from the 13th week of pregnancy onwards, as a complement to a healthy diet.