Fitness & Health

Musings on acute fecal incontinence

There’s fart, there’s shit and now there’s a helpful new compound word to clarify the subtleties of bowel incontinence – ‘shart’ – currently called ‘leaking poo’ by the NHS. It’s a lonely, unsettling and little spoken of place you go for 24 hours after eating an indian or some highly processed food, in which you can no…
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Mums Tips

9 Reasons why every swimming pool owner should have a pool cover

There are a lot of perks that come with being a pool owner, but there are also some not-so-cool things too. And these drawbacks are where having pool cover steps into the gap and saves the pool day. Here’s why you need to have a swimming pool cover. 1. Combat Evaporation Regardless of the temperature, water is always evaporating into water vapour. It’s part of the water cycle. But a cover…
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Fitness & Health

How to help your child cope with type 1 diabetes

Receiving a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for your child is undeniably difficult, and you are probably feeling anxious and overwhelmed, not to mention concerned about how your child will manage. In fact, both you and your child will probably go through an emotional period of adjustment as you learn to cope with this life-changing condition as a family. While there is, of course, no understating the…
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Fitness & Health

8 ways to sleep better when you're 8 months pregnant

The third trimester of pregnancy can bring various challenges that affect sleep quality. Many expectant mothers experience insomnia, heartburn, leg cramps, and other discomforts during this period. However, with the right strategies, it is possible to improve sleep and ensure a more restful night. In this article, London Mums will explore eight ways to sleep better when you’re eight months…
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Fashion & Beauty

Sherpa: A meaningful summer wardrobe

As parents, we all know the importance of education but it’s easy to take our access to it for granted. I recently came across this clothing brand from Nepal who make lovely easy to wear pieces and provide a day of school for a Nepalese child for every item sold. They recently hit the impressive target of 1 million school days and aren’t stopping there – the target is 10 million by…
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Fitness & Health

Losing weight - motivation and safety rules

Losing weight is always a dilemma. We’d all like to shed a few, no doubt. But we don’t. The crisps, the biscuits, the chips, the icecream get bought, get eaten. You don’t seem to be able to stop yourself. It’s not an education thing, you know the facts, you know your food groups and what you should be eating and in what quantities. You just don’t have the will power…
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Pregnancy & Birth

Navigating fertility services in London: Tips and tricks for a successful journey

Navigating fertility services in London: Tips and tricks for a successful journey. The journey towards parenthood can be a challenging one, especially when fertility issues come into play. It’s understandable if you’re a London resident in search of reproductive treatments to feel confused by the abundance of choices. The knowledge that you are not alone and that there are numerous…
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Baby & Toddlers

Tips to set up a budget-friendly home nursery

Creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for your little one is crucial for their early development. A home nursery can provide a safe and comfortable space where your child can learn and grow. Whether you have a spacious room or a cosy corner, here are some key things you need to consider when setting up a home nursery, along with tips on how to do it on a budget. Crib or…
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Mums Tips

Pest Control in London: 5 Ways to improve quality of life

Controlling pests has no better exception for any household. Well, it is not just for households but even in corporate and commercial workplaces. Pests or destructive insects are everywhere, continuously destroying food, livestock, and crops. Not clear yet? Well, if you can think of any animal harmful to humans or human concerns, there are pests. They can cause a severe nuisance to us, and they…
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Fitness & Health

Overcoming addiction: A path to recovery

Addiction is a complex and chronic condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It’s defined as compulsive behaviour that causes the person to constantly seek and use a substance despite its negative effects on their physical and mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Addiction can occur with drugs, alcohol, nicotine, prescription medications, and even compulsive…
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