We tell girls a simple story: Get your period around twelve. Deal with some pain. Have some babies. Then more periods. And then around fifty your body is meant to politely retire. But it’s never that simple. The unseen, unspoken, unknown stories of our periods, vulvas and wombs - our wombstories - are so much more complex and profound. They are real stories of love and hate, of pleasure and pain and pain so severe it's a disease with a name, endometriosis, it's stories of longing and trying for babies. And of never wanting

What we believe Through pleasure and pain, from light flows to heavy, first period to last… and everything between & beyond – vaginas and vulvas are a powerful, wonderful part of the human body, and deserve to be celebrated and cared for. We are committed to breaking taboos around periods, vaginas and vulvas, so women all over the globe can feel empowered, supported and can live the life they want without fear or shame.

No matter where you are in your preconception journey – you’re just starting to think about having a baby, or you’ve been trying for a while – these tips might help you get your body ready for pregnancy and create some healthier habits. There’s no set time for how long it will take for each person to get pregnant. Did you know that around 80% or more women will fall pregnant within a year of trying? There are a number of factors that need to align in order for you to become pregnant. Being heal

Everyone’s experience of giving birth is different, and it’s impossible to predict exactly what to expect. Allowing for unpredictability and informing yourself about possible outcomes can go a long way toward setting realistic expectations and reducing anxiety. Which can help make your birth experience a positive one. So what happens during the birthing process and what are the different types of delivery? From C-section and vaginal birth, our simple descriptions and tips can help prepare you for your baby’s delivery day.

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It’s a nice idea, but is equally shared parenting a myth more than a reality? If parenting equality is your aim for when you have children, or you’re looking to re-address the balance, find out how to share parenting responsibilities. Our tips for sharing child-raising and equally shared parenting: 1. Practice a mindset of shared parental responsibility before baby is born Our advice for new parents looking to share responsibilities equally? Put the idea of a “primary parent/caregiver” aside

What is co-parenting and how do you go about managing it successfully? Whether you’re separated, divorced, or want to raise a child outside of a traditional parenting arrangement, you might be looking for ways to share parenting responsibilities. That’s where co-parenting comes in—everything you do towards making it work will help your child’s wellbeing now and in the future. Our straightforward tips for an easy co-parenting partnership Co-parenting is typically defined as when divorced or sep

Wondering how to make your child smarter (and if that’s even possible)? Before you splurge on dubious brain-boosting toys, games, and videos, it might be worth focusing your attention a little closer to home. And by that, we mean your parenting style. Research shows that there is a strong association between parenting styles and cognitive development. And more specifically, that practicing responsive parenting—understanding your child’s emotional and physical needs, and reacting to them appropr

While older kids may struggle with poetry, younger kids can’t seem to get enough of it. Traditionally at least, nursery rhymes and songs have been children’s first exposure to poetry—they learn them as babies, then carry them into the playground through childhood games. Look at the baby books in your local bookstore or library, and you’ll likely see rhyming texts outweigh others by many multiples. And many little ones start making up their own songs and poems almost as soon as they start speakin

As any parent who’s looked after one will know, comforting or distracting a sick kid can be a challenge. And then—just when you think nothing will help relieve their misery—you pick up a book together, and it works a small wonder. For a few minutes, a sense of calm and normality returns. Maybe even a smile or two break through. The idea of books as medicine isn’t unique to parents. Many hospital storytelling programs share moving accounts of how they’ve boosted pediatric patient wellbeing and o

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We're over one decade into realising our vision of a sustainable legacy. And have the next three in our sights. What began as a retrofit of the London 2012 Olympic Games media hub into dynamic office space – leveraging the remarkable structure, infrastructure, and flexibility of the site while saving a vast amount of embodied carbon – has evolved into a resource-efficient business eco-system.

We believe that bringing together different ideas, voices and perspectives is the greatest agent for positive change. Here East People and Here East Planet reaffirm our core commitments to community and sustainability, with innovation as the driving force.