Skip to content
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Contact

Author: Annabel

Hello! I'm a mother of one, learning as I go and trying to connect other parents to a sense of empowerment and understanding in their pregnancy, birth and post partum journeys as well as sharing my love for psychology and personal, spiritual growth.

Top Gift Ideas For Toddlers This Christmas

Posted on December 2, 2021December 4, 2021 by Annabel

Each two to three year old has their own preference when it comes to… well pretty much everything. Their curiosity about the world around them is only growing and their desire to take part in new and exciting activities opens up new and adventurous worlds to explore, whether that be digging in the muddy garden, […]

Posted in Parenting

How to Create a Positive Mindset: Nine Top Tips

Posted on November 4, 2021November 16, 2021 by Annabel

We’ve all found ourselves in negative situations which made us wonder just how we managed to get there. How did we allow ourselves to feel so low/ unmotivated /drained and – more importantly – how can we get ourselves out? I’m no expert, but I have experienced getting myself out of a rut numerous times […]

Posted in Wellbeing

Why Warm Foods are Important for your Postpartum Recovery

Posted on October 23, 2021December 4, 2021 by Annabel

After giving birth for the first time, I was lucky enough to live in a community of caring neighbours who popped over with a string of hot meal over the first few weeks. My body reacted well to the warm meals, but there were some evenings when my stomach just couldn’t hack it. If you’re […]

Posted in Post Partum

How to heal your brain fog with your gut.

Posted on October 7, 2021October 24, 2021 by Annabel

On returning from my travels to India, I felt as though my thoughts were moving in slow motion. I realize now that this was down to the fact that I was experiencing brain fog as a result of eating a very poor diet with little food, intermittent fasting and a low amount of nutrients all […]

Posted in Wellbeing

5 useful weaning products that won’t break the bank

Posted on September 30, 2021November 4, 2021 by Annabel

So you’ve entered the weaning stage and there’s so much to learn and research about allergies, baby-led vs spoon feeding etc. Well, I’ve rounded up 5 of the most useful weaning products I bought when weaning my daughter. Hope it helps! 1. The High Chair I always wondered whether it was better to go for […]

Posted in Parenting

Nutritious foods to help your baby gain weight.

Posted on September 27, 2021September 30, 2021 by Annabel

If you’re reading this post, you may be feeling disheartened about why your child doesn’t gain weight or worried about which percentile they’re in at the doctor’s office. Just know that every baby is different, has a different appetite and taste preferences. Please do not fall into the trap of believing that it is a […]

Posted in Parenting

6 must-have tips for a relaxing childbirth experience

Posted on September 21, 2021September 24, 2021 by Annabel

Whether you’re planning to give birth in a hospital or at home, if you’re hoping for an intervention-free relaxing childbirth experience, this one’s for you! While it’s tempting to take a ‘go with the flow’ approach to take the pressure off, having a clear understanding of your birth preferences will help you at maintain a […]

Posted in Childbirth

How to teach your toddler to use the potty.

Posted on September 17, 2021September 24, 2021 by Annabel

I am definitely no expert in potty training but here’s a few tips that I learnt along the way which you may find helpful. First of all, it’s a good idea to consider if your toddler is even ready to embark on the potty training journey. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself […]

Posted in Parenting

Post partum: what to expect and self care tips

Posted on September 13, 2021October 23, 2021 by Annabel

With all of the excitement and anticipation that comes with preparing for the arrival of your baby and giving birth, it’s not surprising that the post partum period is often overlooked. Taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of your newborn. Here are a few things to expect post-delivery and a few […]

Posted in Post Partum

Giving birth in a hospital: what you need to know.

Posted on September 9, 2021December 4, 2021 by Annabel

Let’s not bet around the bush, as a first-time mum to be I was quaking in my boots about how a human baby would exit my vagina. I envisioned that giving birth would be painful, primal and long but I somehow just trusted that my body would know what to do. If I could give […]

Posted in Childbirth, Pregnancy

Posts navigation

Previous

Recent Posts

  • Top Gift Ideas For Toddlers This Christmas
  • How to Create a Positive Mindset: Nine Top Tips
  • Why Warm Foods are Important for your Postpartum Recovery
  • How to heal your brain fog with your gut.
  • 5 useful weaning products that won’t break the bank

Categories

  • Childbirth
  • Parenting
  • Post Partum
  • Pregnancy
  • Wellbeing

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

annabelmay.com is a participant in the Amazon EU and US Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn commission incomes by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk/.com

Archives

  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021

Disclosure

annabelmay.com is a participant in the Amazon EU and US Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn commission incomes by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk/.com

©COPYRIGHT 2021, ANNABEL MAY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

© 2025
Base WP designed by Iografica Themes.