When I had my first child, I knew I’d be breastfeeding. So confident was I, that we had asingle bottleof pre-made formula in the house. For use in emergencies only. Of course, as any mum will tell you, nothing about parenthood is so black and white.
If you’re looking for a girl name that’s neither super common nor completely unheard of, this is going to be the blog post for you. We’ve picked 25 beautiful and uncommon baby girls names that are on the rise in 2021.
As one year ends and another begins, many of us will be making resolutions - a chance to start fresh, armed with better choices for the year ahead. But, if you’re anything like the team here at N+Q, those resolutions tend to start off well, then meet a spectacular end...
As if it wasn’t already hard enough staying away from the vino in the midst of a global pandemic, now some of us are facing a teetotal Christmas too! Fear not ladies, whether you’re avoiding alcohol due to pregnancy, breastfeeding or simply don’t want to overindulge, we’re here to ensure you aren’t resigned to drinking sparkling grape juice this festive season.
By being more selective in where you spend your money this Christmas, you can make a huge difference to small, independent businesses all over the country. Here are just a few of the fabulous small businesses we think you’ll love!
Having a close gap between siblings will hopefully bring you a tone of joy but having two under the age of two also comes with its own set of challenges. We've put together some hints and tips, to help you, as you embark on this wondrous journey.
With the announcement of a second lockdown, many of us are wondering how it will impact our day to day life... If you’re feeling a little lost, you’re not alone. Expectant and new mothers around the country are struggling with an unexpected set of circumstances which are bringing a new set of stresses to early parenthood.
When we created NINE+QUARTER, we wanted to fill a gap in maternity fashion. Everywhere we looked, maternity-wear was either cheaply-made and plain (polka dotted or bretton striped) or veryveryhigh-end.
Going through a huge life change such as pregnancy can take its toll on your mental health at the best of times, not to mention the added factors of health anxiety and potential for isolation due to Covid-19.
There are a lot of things I wasn’t prepared for when having my first child. But perhaps the most insidious thing about becoming a mother was the way that my identity was extinguished when I brought a new human into the world.
Not everyone recognises the fourth trimester as a real thing, but from what I’ve experienced it sure is. It’s not easy to admit that I found the first three months of motherhood hard...
Welcome back to our two-part series of baby products that every new parent ought to have. Whilst Part 1 focuses on products that make bathtime and bedtime more relaxing, Part 2 lists some of the products that helped make daytime a little less stressful.
