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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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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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The role of regular check ups during pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting yet nerve-wracking time for many women. Advancements in modern technology make it easier to check on developing babies, but modern pregnancy can also be full of challenges. With so much information so readily accessible, it’s very important for expecting mothers to trust their healthcare providers and avoid overthinking! Regular checks help women to maintain their peace of mind and health. They’re an important part of getting ready to welcome a new addition, so it’s worth knowing about the role they play. What happens during a routine check? Routine pregnancy checks, also known as antenatal checks, are designed to make things safer for expectant mothers and their…
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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
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Caesarean Awareness Month – My C Section Story
April is Caesarean Awareness Month and in months gone by, this event would have missed me by in blissful ignorance. But, as lots of you well know, my gorgeous little baby boy was born in February via an emergency C section. While I don’t feel comfortable sharing my own personal birth story with the world, I do want to share some content to help raise awareness for C sections, for the incredible mamas who go through it (whether it’s elective or emergency), and the beautiful sunroof babies of the world! Here are my tips, tricks, and gems of advice for those mamas and those supporting them during this wild time!…
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5 Things To Look Forward To In Spring
The days are getting longer, the sunshine feels stronger and the dreary weather seems to have had a break. With so much excitement in my not-so-distant future, I can’t help but feel like Spring is on its way and life is about to get a whole lot better. I wanted to spread my warm and fuzzy feelings by sharing the 5 things to look forward to this Spring! The Birth Of My Baby The past few months or so have absolutely flown by and I’ve loved every single second of being pregnant. I am so proud of my body and how it has coped in this new minefield of procedures,…
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