Over 90,000 babies are born prematurely or suffer from health problems in the UK each year. That’s one in seven babies, or around 250 babies a day. The earlier in a pregnancy a baby is born, the more likely they are to have health problems, especially if they are born before 34 weeks. Some of these premature babies may need to spend time in a ...

Engraving is the perfect way to personalise any piece of jewellery. Here at Merci Maman, we make your words come to life with a meaningful message, chosen by you and then hand-engraved here in our London workshop.  Behind the products are our very own engravers, with their own stories to tell... Meet our engravers, Barbara & Lucie ...

Transitioning back to work after maternity leave often comes with a rollercoaster of emotions for many new mums. After being out of the office for many weeks or months, you often can return as a completely different person with brand new set of priorities but also concerns. This can be especially challenging and often overwhelming. While every mum ...

World Breastfeeding Week is a campaign celebrated every year across the world from August 1 — August 7. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding, considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a crucial element in the development of a child up to the age of two.  While everyone has the right to make ...

Infertility. A phrase that can be terrifying for those trying to conceive. However, despite being difficult topics to talk about is is estimated that  1 in 7 couples may have difficulties when it comes to conceiving. With a plethora of emotions being tied to infertility, here at Merci Maman we have decided to place a spotlight ...

Infertility, a word that can be terrifying for some – but what does it exactly mean? According to the CDC infertility is defined as not being able to get conceive after one year, or longer, of unprotected sex. The NHS states that around 1 in 7 couples may have difficulties when it comes to conceiving. There are a plethora of ...

Whilst motherhood is a beautiful journey there can be a lack of discussion towards some of the complications one may face during both pregnancy and postpartum. Subjects that are still treated as a taboo include postpartum depression and anxiety, despite the fact that up to 1 in 5 women may experience a perinatal mental health related ...

A caesarean, or C-section, is a major operation used to deliver a baby by making a cut in the tummy and womb. The NHS estimates that around 1 in 4 pregnant women in the UK have had a caesarean birth. To put that into perspective almost 25% of UK births may have ended up being caesareans. Despite being so widespread, a C-section ...

Celebrating motherhood is something that we love to do here at Merci Maman. With motherhood being an integral part of our brand identity, we find it an imperative that motherhood is at the forefront of everything we do from our name to our campaigns to all the lovely mums who make up Merci Maman team.  That’s why we’re so excited to ...

Wednesday 17th November marks World Prematurity Day. It is estimated that 1 in 13 babies born in the UK are affected by prematurity. In other words, yearly there are 60,000 children who are born before they hit the 37 weeks mark. Many premature babies are born between the 34th – 36th weeks of pregnancy...

With it already being Autumn half-term in the UK, Halloween is fast approaching! Saturday the 31st of October marks a fun-filled night for the whole family, packed with dressing up, pumpkin carving and trick or treating.  However, whilst Halloween only lasts for one day, items used for decorative purposes and costumes do not. The likelihood ...

The most common form of cancer in the UK is breast cancer, with 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. On average, in the UK 31 people die of the disease every day. These statistics are why it is imperative for women to regularly check their breasts and inform their GP of any unusual changes. The Merci ...

With our kids going back to school, the conversation of separation anxiety arises between us mothers. For those not knowing what this is, it is a topic that occurs with developmental age. Symptoms can include recurrent and excessive distress when leaving loved ones or home.  With the pandemic meaning a lot of time has been spent at home, ...

Zana is the model of our recent summer shoot that took place on the beach and also happens to work at Merci Maman! Zana talks about all things about being pregnant for the first time and her favourite summer jewellery pieces. First off, many thanks for taking part in our shoot! Please could you start off by telling us a bit about yourself? I...