Motherhood Journal

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 ...

  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 ...

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 ...

It’s that time of the year again where your little ones are off from school and Halloween is only a few days away. We’ve hand-picked a selection of ‘easy peasy’ crafts to keep the kids of all ages occupied until it’s officially time for trick-or-treating! Many of these crafts can be made with household items and things you already have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...