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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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Why I’m Trusting Heaven Skincare This Autumn (Especially During Pregnancy)
When you’re pregnant, your skin becomes its own little weather system: one minute it’s glowing like nothing ever bothered it, the next it’s dry, reactive, patchy, or downright confused. Add in the shifting light of autumn, cooler air, central heating, and hormonal shifts — and suddenly even your “safe” skincare feels like it’s working overtime to keep up. So this season, I’ve made a choice: I’m going to trust only what feels truly nurturing, scientifically backed, and proven — no more guesswork with products that might aggravate or stress my skin. That’s how I found myself turning to Heaven Skincare — a brand that feels like it embraces thoughtful beauty,…
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Why an Elective C-Section Just Might Be Your Best Birth Choice
I am officially in my third trimester, toddler in tow, and hurtling towards the birth of my second child. If you’ve visited my blog before, you’ll know that the birth of my first child was an emergency C-section. I’ve talked about this A LOT, and my feelings have evolved and grown in the 3 years since then. Before falling pregnant with baby number 2, I KNEW I was going to opt for an elective C-section when it came to my next birth. I’ve not had to fight for this right, I’ve felt supported & championed by my amazing midwife team. All of the options have been offered, and I have…
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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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What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Experiences
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