Motherhood Journal
- Merci Maman
- 9 Feb 2023
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Mum-to-be Jewellery: Our Favourite Gifts for Mums
It’s undeniable how much love Mums-to-be put into their children before they are even born. If you have a special, expecting mum in your life, you’ll want to appreciate and celebrate her with love, support, and of course, the perfect sentimental present. From harmonic Bola pregnancy necklaces to the addition of new charms on your existing Merci ...
- Merci Maman
- 2 Feb 2023
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Push present ideas: 8 Jewellery Gifts for a New Mum
Welcoming your little one into the world is a joyous occasion and is something momentous to celebrate. After spending a rewarding yet sometimes challenging 9 months growing your precious bundle of joy, a mother’s journey is only just beginning. Here at Merci Maman, we understand that every journey to motherhood is beautifully unique, and ...
- Merci Maman
- 3 Nov 2022
- 357views
Jewellery for New Mums: Personalised Gift Ideas
Becoming a mother is one of the most beautiful experiences in life. After nine months of keeping them safe, meeting your baby means falling in love in a whole new and life-changing way. While there are plenty of gifts and things to buy for the newborn, mum deserves a special gift too after such a special moment. At Merci Maman, we are experts in ...
- Merci Maman
- 15 Sep 2022
- 395views
NICU Awareness Month: September 2022
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 ...
- Merci Maman
- 6 Sep 2022
- 533views
Meet Our Engravers
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
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- Merci Maman
- 6 Sep 2022
- 373views
Mum Life: Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
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 ...
- Merci Maman
- 24 Aug 2022
- 247views
First Day Of School: 5 Tips To Make It Easier For Parents And Kids
As much as we are enjoying our strolls under the sun and our time spent with loved ones, the end of August is near… and we all know what that means! The new academic year will start soon, and although we may be thrilled to have some more time to ourselves, the first day of school can be stressful for both kids and parents.
Tips for ...
- Merci Maman
- 29 Jul 2022
- 263views
World Breastfeeding Week
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 ...
- Merci Maman
- 13 Jun 2022
- 441views
How Fertility can Impact the Journey to Parenthood
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 ...
- Merci Maman
- 8 Jun 2022
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World Infertility Awareness Month: June 2022
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 ...
- Merci Maman
- 4 May 2022
- 465views
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
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 ...
- Merci Maman
- 18 Apr 2022
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International Caesarean Awareness Month: April 2022
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 ...
- Merci Maman
- 11 Apr 2022
- 141views
Fun Easter Craft Ideas to try with your Family This Break
- Merci Maman
- 2 Mar 2022
- 129views
The Zodiac Collection: Exploring Pisces
From Leo’s all the way to Scorpio’s. 12 signs make up the zodiac. Each month of the year has a different sign. So why not get a piece to show off your star sign? The season of Pisces is currently ongoing for those born between the 19th of February and 20th of March. Pisces are the twelfth and final astrological sign in the zodiac cycle. Keep ...