Category Archives: Maternity

Celebrating Motherhood with Timeless Photos

Mother lovingly holding her newborn baby during a maternity and newborn photoshoot in London.

Celebrating Motherhood with Timeless Photos Motherhood is a journey of love, strength, and transformation. As mothers, we give so much of ourselves—our time, our energy, our hearts—to nurture and care for our families. But how often do we pause to celebrate our own stories, our own moments of grace and beauty? As a London Maternity...

Why Writing Letters to Your Baby Makes Maternity Special

London maternity photography by Valentina — artistic black-and-white portraits celebrating pregnancy and connection.

There’s something truly magical about the journey to motherhood. From the first flutter of your baby’s heartbeat to those tiny kicks that make you smile, each moment is filled with emotions and memories that deserve to be cherished forever. This beautiful, fleeting time in a mother’s life is full of love, anticipation, and excitement, and...

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    Capturing the Magic: London Maternity Photoshoot and the Art of Constant Learning

    collection of maternity portraits

    As a seasoned maternity photographer in London, I’ve had the privilege of capturing the intimate and beautiful moments of countless expectant mothers over the past decade. Yet, in this dynamic field, one thing remains constant – the art of learning. Last week, on the day of my birthday, I decided to gift myself an experience...

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    • These photographs are just STUNNING, you have a wonderful eye and style. I wish I’d had this done when I was pregnant, it would have been a wonderful treat!ReplyCancel

      • Aw thank you! Yes, I hear you, many women regret not having pregnancy photos done. In another life 🙂ReplyCancel

    Preparing for the Big Day: What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

    pregnant woman packing her birth hospital bag

    As you’ve likely spent the last few months carefully selecting baby gear, stocking up on baby essentials, and lovingly preparing the nursery, there’s one task that may have been hovering on your to-do list—the art of packing your hospital bag. I remember procrastinating a lot on this task. Even pondering the very basics of bag...

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    • Charity

      This is a great list for someone who is preparing to pack a hospital bag. I am sure mamas to be can find this post very helpful and useful! ReplyCancel

    Pregnancy Journal: Capturing Your Journey to Motherhood

    cover of a pregnancy journal

    Pregnancy is an incredible journey, a rollercoaster of emotions, and it’s amazing how those 9 months, which might seem long at first, pass in the blink of an eye. I should know—I’ve been on this wonderful adventure with pregnant women and new moms for over a decade now, and one thing they all tell me...

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    • Funnily enough I’ve been looking for a pregnancy journal to document this incredible journey I’m on so this post has come at the perfect time. ReplyCancel

      • Amazing! I hope you enjoy it and find it useful. Also any suggestion is welcome too.
        All the best with your pregnancy!ReplyCancel

    • Lovely! A pregnancy journal is priceless! A great way to commemorate an important and momentous moment of a woman’s life. Thank you for making this available.ReplyCancel

    • Ah, I feel quite sad, I didn’t do any of this when I was pregnant, and it’s such a lovely idea! Thank you for sharing, Valentina, it’s definitely something I’ll be recommending to any pregnant friends.ReplyCancel

      • I know! It was the same for me and I regret not having more memories of my pregnancy. That’s why I created this and I hope I can inspire mums-to-be to keep a journal.ReplyCancel

    • I would have loved this! I kind of journaled in my blog during my pregnancy and it was great to document it all.
      Corinne x
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    • This is a wonderful idea! To have something to look at and remember your pregnancy journey and something to show and tell your children when they grow older, especially for first-time moms out there.

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    • Charity

      This is such a great idea for pregnant mamas out there to document their journey! Thanks so much for sharing! ReplyCancel

    • Lauren - bournemouthgirl

      If I am ever lucky enough to fall pregnant I would like to keep a pregnancy journal. ReplyCancel

    • Lauren - bournemouthgirl

      If I am every lucky enough to fall pregnant, I would definitely want to document it in a pregnancy journal. 

      Thanks for sharing. ReplyCancel

    Beyond the Snacks: What Pregnancy Cravings Reveal

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    One of the strangest things about being pregnant has got to be the cravings. We’ve all heard crazy stories about women eating coal or sponges – but thankful these types of cravings aren’t too common. Studies show that 50-90% of pregnant women experience cravings for specific foods and these are usually high-sugar and high-fat foods,...

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    • I craved coke and cheesy things as they were the things that helped with the sickness! ReplyCancel

      • I know that soda can ease digestion and I once read coke helps with stomach blockage. Didn’t know it helps with sickness. thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

    • For those who have experienced pregnancy, this must have been quite an interesting (and sometimes unusual) experience. It’s definitely fun to think about what the cravings could mean because there has to be something specific to it even though scientific research maybe hasn’t quite caught up with this. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

      • Yeah, definitely a unique experience as no other! I believe that when we crave something (pregnant or not, but especially during pregnancy) is a response to our body lacking something else 😉 ReplyCancel

    • Thanks for sharing, this was an interesting read!ReplyCancel

    • I had a craving for milk and bacon – so I drank a pint of milk and ate a chicken and bacon sandwich for lunch every day for about 6 months! And yes, my daughter loves milk and bacon sandwiches now too 🙂ReplyCancel

      • Oh wow! Bacon sandwich every day for 6  months? Not sure I could do it for more than a week. I guess pregnancy makes us doing strange things 😉 Thanks for reading and sharing your experience Lisa.ReplyCancel

    • I haven’t had a baby yet, but I am sure many parents will probably be able to relate to this post. Thank you for sharing. 

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    • I haven’t had a baby yet, but I am sure many people will be able to relate to this post. Thank you for sharing. ReplyCancel

      • Some women have cravings, others don’t. Some have very weird cravings haha Thanks for stopping by LaurenReplyCancel

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