It can be easy to forget about taking care of our teeth effectively despite all of the important functions they serve in today’s busy world, such as biting, chewing, and smiling. This is why it is crucial to develop a proper routine when it comes to oral health. This also involves identifying common dental problems and taking steps to resolve them immediately. Remember that you should be on the lookout for any symptoms or warning signs and be proactive in arranging dental check-ups. To help you develop good habits and expand your knowledge of oral health, we have prepared k ..read more

Choosing the best appropriate care provider when staying at home is no longer viable, convenient, or safe is one of the most challenging challenges that caregivers of elderly parents or loved ones face. The idea of allowing someone else to care for their loved ones can be difficult for many caretakers, especially if it is a parent who has previously cared for them. While doing so can be challenging at times, it is frequently the best option for both their health and yours overall. It may be better to find an appropriate personal care home or supported living facility for your loved one, regard ..read more

Pregnancy is a time of significant change for a woman’s body. Many changes occur in the mouth and teeth as well. The hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to increased tooth decay and gingivitis. Pregnant women should take extra care of their oral health by brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and seeing their dentist regularly. This blog post will discuss the dental health concerns that pregnant women face and how they can be avoided or treated. How Does Dental Health Affect Pregnancy? Pregnant women need to take care of their oral health because poor dental health can lead to preterm l ..read more

Looking after your health is up there with one of the most important things in life. Battling viruses and infections and remaining at the pinnacle of your health is crucial when wanting to lead a healthy lifestyle. Also, so you can continue with your day-to-day responsibilities with minimal disruption.  Caring for and boosting your own health is one thing, butadding into the equation caring for and boosting the health of your wider family unit, and you have a whole other obstacle to overcome. At first glance, it might appear like quite the challenge, but ..read more

Hey! It’s been a while, hasn’t it! Well, to be honest, I have wanted to write a post for some time but the words wouldn’t come. Everything since February has been pretty, well shit, really. Living with anxiety has been something I have coped with for a good long while, but something about watching coronavirus unfolding around us made it ramp up to one million per cent. Now, I’m not going to write a big post about woe is me with corona, because we’re all suffering in some way shape or form, but I just wanted to talk a little bit about homeschooling. Those of you with children will now be well a ..read more

Long time no see! Well, I’ve decided I’d do a little update about the Mumsy Midwife life post lockdown. A little change is on the cards as my blog turned 5 in July. 5 years seems crazy; I honestly never thought my blog would last half a decade. But then Covid happened. I found it particularly hard to write for my blog during lockdown, it felt like my mind was too distracted and my day job was full-on. But now I’m back with a new focus! My ultimate dream is to be a published author and I have written a book. A whole novel. Yep all 82,000 words. This has been a new focus for me and one that I am ..read more

*This post contains a paid link, however, all thoughts and recommendations are my own. Being a parent is a full-time job, you spend your time completely focused on your kids and sometimes barely have time to think about yourself. So with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would share some quick tips to help you show your love for your other half – without breaking the bank when you barely have time to brush your hair! The food of love… Ok, so you have no time to arrange something elaborate, but you want to make it look like you’ve made an effort. In the earliest days of my rel ..read more

You may remember that earlier in the year I was challenged to save all my single-use plastics for a week to put into perspective quite how much is sent to landfill every week, month and year. Well, I have been asked this time to make a change in 60 seconds to show how easy it is to make a difference, even when you’re short on time. So what did I do? I wracked my brains to work out what I could do that I could continue after the challenge had ended. In Warwickshire, we don’t have a very good recycling programme. When I lived in Coventry (my home town) it was brilliant, you had one big blue whee ..read more

There are so many things that children add to your life, but sleep definitely isn’t one of them. Exhaustion is a common feeling for most parents of little ones, and when you layer in work, other caring responsibilities, trying to be a good friend and keep on top of chores in the home, it’s little wonder that you have a recipe for burnout.  The Modern Condition Modern parenting is a unique combination of quite stressful circumstances. It’s quite usual now for both parents to work outside of the home, perhaps with a long commute on top and then spreading themselves thin with the pressure to prov ..read more

Being a midwife is really hard on my feet. I can sometimes spend upwards of 13 hours a day on my pegs, pacing the wards or working in clinics. Therefore it doesn’t come as a surprise that I need to have good shoes. When Vionic asked if I would like to review a pair of their Pro range, I bit their hands off and I couldn’t wait for them to arrive. First things first, I thought I would talk about the rules around what shoes are suitable in a clinical environment. Firstly they need to closed-toe, so no sandals or holey Crocs. Secondly, they need to be fully cleanable, canvas pumps just won’t fit t ..read more