From pregnancy to parenthood, our club members are on the most epic adventure of their lives. We are honoured to share their stories here - the highs, the lows and everything in between.
Our antenatal instructors also open up about their lives and work too, and we hope you find comfort and inspiration from a community bringing new life into the world, and those supporting it along the way.
“You are enough”
Before having her two sons, Chez Taylor, suffered a miscarriage that rocked her world. She sat down with us to talk about how her loss shaped her early years of motherhood, her ‘amazing’ caesarean births and, now pregnant again, her expectations for life as a mum of three.
"My life is now her life"
For writer, Lottie Lewis, embracing a slower pace of life was the key to enjoying the first few months of motherhood. She opens up about the challenging early days, and how she found her rhythm and began to love her new normal.
“I had to learn what my new body was capable of”
Guildford Club member and former professional athlete, Charlie, describes how the ‘humbling’ changes of pregnancy have transformed her mindset towards her body and taken her career in a new direction.
“I never expected the emotional journey to be so intense”
One year into motherhood, GQ Jordan reflects on losing her identity, rediscovering herself, surrendering to the chaos and finding joy in everyday moments.
Waiting For Baby
Writer Lottie Lewis takes us through her emotional final stretch of pregnancy and how she waited for the ‘biggest, most exciting’ event of her life.
Crouch End Mums
We were so happy to see some of our Crouch End mums featured on the Marks & Spencer blog. Read how their antenatal group helped them through the early days of motherhood.
Bump & Baby Club on ITV1
Bump & Baby Club was recently featured on ITV1, as part of a documentary following Sheridan Smith on her journey to motherhood (Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum).
Sam’s Books: Sarah Turner interview
Meet Sarah Turner, the Sunday Times bestselling author famous for her brutally honest and hilarious take on parenthood.
Sam’s Books: The Unmumsy Mum A-Z
Sam reviews ‘The Unmumsy Mum A-Z - An Inexpert Guide to Parenting’ – a hilarious and insightful read by bestselling author, Sarah Turner.
Sam’s Books: Hollie McNish interview
Meet Hollie McNish author of, ‘Nobody Told Me’ – a heartfelt portrait of new motherhood comprised of diary entries and poems.
Sam’s Books: Anna Jefferson interview
Meet Anna Jefferson, author of, ‘You Can Take Her Home Now,’ a fantastic novel about early motherhood and friendship.
Sam's Books: 'You Can Take Her Home Now'
Sam Eades reviews the novel, 'You Can Take Her Home Now,' by Anna Jefferson.
Sam's Books: Meet Sam!
We are so happy to introduce you to Book Editor and Bump and Baby Club member, Sam Eades. Over the next few months she'll be reviewing and recommending books that she believes will be loved by new and expectant parents.