Riff Raff Ramblings — Baby On The Way

Sometimes labour and birth need to be started early, this could be due to health concerns for the mother or for the baby. This is known as an induction of labour.

Are you hosting a baby shower or planning your own? If so, don’t skip on games. Nothing gets guests out of their seats and full of baby fever like these five festive games. Read on to learn how to play them and what you need to ensure your guests have a good time (and leave with some great prizes!).

Like most parties, the intricacies of planning a baby shower depend on how big it’ll be. Do you want to go all out and invite a ton of guests? Or have a small intimate party with close friends? Whatever you decide, you need to take a good amount of things into consideration as the party planner to ensure it’s absolutely perfect and stress-free for the expectant mom. Of course, this can...

Your cervix is the ‘neck’ of your uterus (womb) that joins the top of your vagina. If you picture a balloon, the cervix is the long tube that you tie to keep all the air in. The cervix irresponsible for staying closed during pregnancy and then opening during labour to allow a passage from your uterus through to the birth canal for the baby to be born.

Comfort items can be a really helpful tool for your child for many years to come. Comfort items can reassure your child when they’re not with you, help them sleep, comfort them and help them feel at home when they are in a strange place. Comfort items can be a Riff Raff Sleep Toy, a blanket, a dummy or an item of the parents clothing. 

If this is your first baby, you may be thinking “what exactly do I need to pack for labour?”. It can be super confusing because well, we’ve been there done that! Don’t fret though mama to be, we’ve got it all covered in a handy little list for you below.