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A very dear, young friend of mine gave birth to her third child this week. Yippee!
Her two previous births were C-sections and she was desperate to experience a natural labour and a vaginal delivery. She did some extensive research about what the implications of this was. During her early weeks of pregnancy, she went on a search to find the best maternity care that would support this desire.
She found this support and went on to experience her first vaginal birth and her first daughter!
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Sometime in the super near future you’ll be welcoming into your home a new (& cute!) resident.
Your baby will need you to prepped with all kinds of things, including a wardrobe of essential outfits.
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When you arrive at your due date you’re by no means guaranteed to have your baby handed to you on that day 😉
But how long past the due date might you have to wait??
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Artificially starting your labour by induction might carry with it some fear and trepidation..
Is this a fear to have?
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Beliefs and experiences with baby movement are not the same for all mums.
It’s important that you are aware of your own baby’s activity
Your baby is as you unique as you are 😊
Watch this video and learn how to keep track of baby movements.
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As if sleeping isn’t challenging enough during pregnancy..
There are some additional restrictions you’ll need to know about.
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You might not see it this way but ALL bumps are created equal 😉
It’s just that they aren’t all the same size!
Why?? I hear you ask.
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Should I be leaving on a jet plane??
If you’re pregnant and wanting to get away there are a few things you’ll need to consider regarding your mode of transport.
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With all the things on your plate right now, is it possible that your system is conspiring against you??
Feeling foggy? Hazy? can’t remember where you put your phone? (that you’re talking on right now)
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I know your world revolves around your growing bump right now, but there’s nothing wrong with considering the long-term consequences of this upon your own body.
The skin that you’re in is precious.. and you might wonder how it’s going to accommodate these changes.
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A combo of Hollywood and our own natural fears make bleeding during pregnancy incredibly frightening.
How should you respond if this happens to you?
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One of the most exciting moments in every pregnancy is when you start to experience baby movement!
When is this likely to happen and not just a figment of your wishful imagination? ;)
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In your day to day activities you might find these random questions entering your mind...
Here’s a video with an answer to a common question regarding travelling with a seatbelt.
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It would be nice if this pregnancy was as considerate as a carton of milk and simply give you a printed due date.
It doesn’t, have you noticed?
Weirdly, it’s not always as straight forward in calculating as you might expect.
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If you're anything like me you probably have a borderline dependency upon coffee as a means of survival..
So what happens when you’re pregnant? How will you survive?
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How reliable are the cheap little pregnancy kits you pick up from your corner store??
Would you be happy for this small device to be the delivery system of the most important news of your life?
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With the progress of time the answer to the question ‘what foods can a pregnant mum enjoy’ seems to only get more complicated or confused..
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Occasionally you hear that story of the girl who discovers she’s pregnant the moment she goes into labour…. I have no doubt that these stories are true, but they are perhaps a little on the margin!
For the rest of us, especially those with a longing and a reasonable amount of self-awareness, we want to know what our bodies are up to and are keen to read its signs.
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You’re pregnant! congratulations, there’s much to celebrate and a lot to consider and decide. One of your first tasks will be to make a choice in regards to your and your baby’s care during pregnancy and where and under whose care you’d like to give birth.
There's a load to consider and it can be a minefield to navigate, so let’s take a look at some of the lurks and perks that both public and private maternity care can offer. There’ll be plenty of other considerations though too and loads of questions to ask yourself before you decide what’s best.
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A work colleague of mine announced her pregnancy at 12 weeks. I was in my early 20s at the time and having a baby couldn’t have been further from my mind. But, I was super pleased for her and whilst she was a little restrained, I could tell she was about as excited as she could be.
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Don’t assume a woman is pregnant... EVER! I learnt this down the aisle of Woolworths. I’d had three children of my own, so there was no excuse for my brain explosion.
There was a young woman, searching for the best breastfeeding pads. She saw me, with a small child, and asked ‘Excuse me, which are the best pads?’.