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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
Every birth is unique and magical in its own way. For new parents, understanding and expecting this can be reassuring. While many labours progress smoothly, others take unexpected turns, and both can be normal. This post will offer a look at what new parents should know about childbirth so that they can feel prepared once the moment arrives. Read on to find out more. Every Birth is Unique – & That’s Ok First, it is helpful to recognise that every birth is unique. Birth plans can be helpful, but they rarely go exactly according to plan, so you need to be prepared for this. Variation is normal, so you need…
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Third Trimester + Toddler = Send Help (And Snacks) A Real Guide
So, like me, you’ve hit the third trimester. You’re knackered, your bladder is about as reliable as a toddler’s mood, and you’re growing a tiny human whilst raising a slightly larger (louder, messier) one. Glamorous? Not quite. Badass? Absolutely. Honestly, surviving the third trimester when you’ve got a toddler tearing through the house like they’re auditioning for Ninja Warrior: CBeebies Edition is less “peaceful baby bonding” and more “pass the chocolate and don’t speak to me unless it’s about Bluey.” Let’s dive into the real-deal, no-fluff survival guide for doing pregnancy round two (or three, you magical unicorn) with a toddler hanging off your ankle. 1. Lower The Bar… Then…
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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
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Welcome To The Third Trimester: Your Guide
Hello, gorgeous mama-to-be! You’ve officially entered the home stretch—months 7, 8, and 9 of this wild ride that is pregnancy. Think of this as the pregnancy equivalent of the final level, but with more waddles, snack cravings, and nursery Pinterest boards. I’m well into my third trimester, and it’s all starting to feel real. So from one mother to another, here’s my third trimester guide. What’s Going On in That Belly (and Everywhere Else) You’ve got a teeny human doing a serious growth spurt, and believe me—they’re not subtle about it. By week 31, most major development is done; now the baby’s packing on the pounds at roughly half a…
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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
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Big News: Proceive is Now at Boots!
I am well into my second trimester with baby number 2, and my energy levels are still so incredibly low. It’s not as easy to be pregnant when you have a toddler and multiple heat waves, but we are doing our best. One way I ensure I’m getting all that I need – and the baby is thriving while partying all night with my bladder – is with the help of Proceive. It’s the fertility, pregnancy & breastfeeding supplement that I trust wholeheartedly. And, good news. Proceive is now available at Boots & Boots online. See here why I trust this pregnancy supplement brand. What is Proceive? Think of it…
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Understanding Your Rights During Labour
If you’re expecting a baby soon, we want to say congratulations! It’s simultaneously exciting and terrifying giving birth as this whole new life is coming into the world. We’ve heard countless stories about birth and labour from women, and something that seems apparent is that a lot of women do not know what their rights are during this time. It’s important that you do so that you can have the birth that’s right for you, and as such we’re going to be discussing some of the most important rights that you have. You Have The Right To Make Your Own Choices First and foremost, you have the right to make…
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