Parenting | London Portrait Photographer https://photographybyvalentina.com/category/parenting/ London maternity & newborn photographer – natural, timeless, heartfelt portraits Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:00:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://photographybyvalentina.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Parenting | London Portrait Photographer https://photographybyvalentina.com/category/parenting/ 32 32 9 Research-Backed Benefits of Babywearing for Mum and Baby https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-babywearing-benefit-mother-baby/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:27:51 +0000 https://www.photograface.com/?p=4572 ✨ Updated for International Babywearing Week 2025Whether you’re a new mum exploring slings or a seasoned babywearing pro, this week is a beautiful chance to reconnect with the science and soul behind carrying your baby close. If you’re a parent to a newborn, you’ve likely noticed that your arms have become your baby’s favourite place. […]

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]]> The Power of Breastfeeding Stories: How Sharing Your Journey Helps Others https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-power-of-breastfeeding-stories-how-sharing-your-journey-helps-others/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-power-of-breastfeeding-stories-how-sharing-your-journey-helps-others/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:23:22 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=13340 We all have memories of stories woven into the very fabric of our childhoods. Maybe it’s sitting cosily on your mother’s lap, wrapped in her warmth and comfort, hanging on to every word she read. Or perhaps it’s your own child nestled in your arms, begging for that favourite story you’ve read a thousand times, […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-power-of-breastfeeding-stories-how-sharing-your-journey-helps-others/feed/ 2 Turning Up the Volume on Maternal Mental Health https://photographybyvalentina.com/turning-up-the-volume-on-maternal-mental-health/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/turning-up-the-volume-on-maternal-mental-health/#comments Fri, 02 May 2025 15:46:53 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=12776 As a motherhood photographer who has captured the intimate journeys of over 20 breastfeeding mothers, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week holds a special place in my heart. Today, I’m sharing insights from behind the lens on why this week matters for every mother. What is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week? Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-postpartum-recovery-tips-no-one-talks-about-but-should/feed/ 2 Why Writing Letters to Your Baby Makes Maternity Special https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-writing-letters-to-your-baby-makes-your-maternity-special/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-writing-letters-to-your-baby-makes-your-maternity-special/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=11332 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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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-writing-letters-to-your-baby-makes-your-maternity-special/feed/ 8 8 October-Inspired Baby Names to Fall in Love With https://photographybyvalentina.com/8-october-inspired-baby-names-to-fall-in-love-with/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/8-october-inspired-baby-names-to-fall-in-love-with/#comments Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:55:15 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=11081 October is here, and along with the crisp air, cosy sweaters, and pumpkin spice, it brings a time of celebration—especially for those welcoming a new bundle of joy this month! As a mum to an October baby, I know firsthand how special it is to have a little one born during this magical time of […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/8-october-inspired-baby-names-to-fall-in-love-with/feed/ 2 Top 8 Must-Have Products for Your New Little Baby https://photographybyvalentina.com/top-8-must-have-products-for-your-newborn-baby/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/top-8-must-have-products-for-your-newborn-baby/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:20:33 +0000 https://www.photograface.com/?p=3950 When I was pregnant I remember receiving some emails saying “What you need to buy for your baby” or “Baby essentials” or “Must have baby products”. As a first-time mum, I had absolutely no clue what I really needed and I always read with curiosity what came through my inbox.  Luckily I’m not an impulsive […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/top-8-must-have-products-for-your-newborn-baby/feed/ 1 The Joy Of A New Baby In The Family: Why Newborn Photography? https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-newborn-photography/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-newborn-photography/#respond Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:05:58 +0000 https://www.photograface.com/?p=3877 After 40 long weeks, the moment has finally arrived! You’re able to cradle your precious newborn in your arms, delight in their little hands and toes, and embrace the first steps on the journey of parenting. Those early, wonderful days do, however, have a downside: they can be all-too-fleeting. In between the long hours spent […]

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