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Estimated Date of Delivery or the ‘Due Date’ It’s possibly the most frequently asked question throughout pregnancy, ‘when are you due?’ “How long have you got left?’ And by week 20 you’re going to have heard it a hundred times from friends, family, the lady in the shop, the postman and other genuine well wishers.  […]

I’m planning a home birth, do I need to pack a ‘hospital bag’? It’s one we have heard over and over again and this is what we think….Yes! Here’s why…You will most likely enjoy packing it. Writing the checklist, researching what you might like to have and what you think you can do without, finding where […]

During our pregnancy, we spend lots of time learning about looking after the new baby, buying endless outfits and cute accessories. Many of us don’t spend anywhere near enough time learning how to look after ourselves, the new mum, during and after one of the biggest, and of course, best events of her life. Postpartum […]

TikTok… We’re finally there A little bit late to the party but we’re finally on TikTok! Check out our TikTok shop for some great product offers (TikTok fund the discounts so the prices are pretty impressive for you!) Click here to see what it’s all about. (opens in a new window)

Have you considered birthing your new baby in your (and their) home? What do you think about the above fact? Were you expecting that percentage of babies to be born at home? As mentioned above, the home birth rates in some areas are significantly higher (and naturally some lower) due to the teams within the […]

Have you used Amazon Prime or created a Baby Wishlist? We sell lots and lots of products on Amazon, most of them going through Amazon Prime as our customers love to get their products really quickly. Did you know that Amazon can deliver the SAME DAY in many areas? Even if same day isn’t an […]

First Days Maternity started with just one product, the Instant Perineal Cold Pack, which had the cost of shipping included (hidden?) in the item price. Fast forward five years and the product range has grown considerably and the current postage model of ‘free shipping’ no longer works. If we include shipping for all items, and someone […]

Have you heard of iHerb? It’s a great website with loads of international brands delivered to your door. iHerb is a HUGE site with lots and lots of goodies that are delivered directly to your door. Taxes are collected at check out so it is the same as receiving a parcel from something you have bought […]

Are you prepared? EVERY new mum will have a postpartum recovery period. Whether you’re having a hands-off home birth or an elective c-section, every new mum will go through a postpartum recovery period.  The recovery time will vary greatly from woman to woman and what one lady hasn’t noticed, will be a huge concern for […]

We entered four of our bestsellers and won FOUR awards!  We’re really pleased to announce our recent haul of Made for Mums Awards! We have two GOLD winners, the Instant Perineal Cold Packs and the Reusable Hot & Cold Gel Packs, A Silver for the Sitz Bath and a Bronze for the Peri Bottle. The […]