Joely Chilcott

3 weeks ago | popsugar.co.uk | Joely Chilcott

Published on 3 April 2025 at 11:45GettyPhoto Illustration: Aly LimGettyPhoto Illustration: Aly LimIt's 4pm, you're supposed to be heading out for dinner in the evening and your period starts. You've got cramps, feel "meh" and would rather curl up in a ball than go out and socialise. Instead, you send a message making an excuse about being stuck at work and you're not going to be able to make it. Because of course you couldn't reveal the real reason, right? Erm. . .

1 month ago | popsugar.co.uk | Joely Chilcott

Published on 25 March 2025 at 16:00It will come as no surprise to those who know me that I am a control freak. Perhaps it's my Leo star sign that means I can't help but take a lead in situations or it's my genetic makeup having been born to an equally control-obsessed mum, but I like to make plans and stick to them. Is that so bad? My calendar is filled with events, I know what I'm doing on a weekly basis and nothing gets me more excited than when a plan comes together (I know, I am wild).

1 month ago | popsugar.com.au | Joely Chilcott

The Best Gifts For New Mums and Babies, by a New Mum Morning sickness, pregnancy glow, constant fatigue are all common symptoms of pregnancy that many of us have heard of. What I wasn’t quite so prepared for after the initial physical ailments wore off was the bombardment of “stuff” I was being told I absolutely one hundred percent must have or I will fail as a parent. Now, obviously, this wasn’t necessarily the narrative that was intentionally being peddled, but my hormonal brain took it...

1 month ago | popsugar.co.uk | Joely Chilcott

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Morning sickness, pregnancy glow, constant fatigue are all common symptoms of pregnancy that many of us have heard of.

2 months ago | popsugar.co.uk | Joely Chilcott

Published on 14 Feb 2025 at 12:35The breastfeeding versus formula debate has long been a difficult and nuanced one. For those new mums who are unable to breastfeed or choose not to, the formula market is not only expensive, but confusing. It is banned from being included in any offers or being paid for with loyalty points and branded packaging is overwhleming. Now, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced new recommendations to make infant formula more affordable for new parents.